Contest alert! || Ways to remove pigmentation by @rossnenye

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What is pigmentation in simple words?

Pigmentation can be referred to as the colour of someone's skin or eyes determined by pigment producing cells found in the body called melanocytes. It can come in various forms such as.

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• Hyperpigmentation
  This is when there is excessive of melanin production which leads to dark patches on the skin.

• Hypo pigmentation
  This type of pigmentation occurs when there is low production of melanin in the body, this makes the skin to look grey

Some major causes of Pigmentation

• Exposure to the sun
  This is one of the major cause of pigmentation, when we exposed our body to excessive sunlight, our body produces melanin to protect itself from sun rays. This is the reason why it is very important to apply Sun screen

• Hormonal fluctuation
  Hormonal changes which occurs more in women which can occur due to pregnancy, PCOS, Menstrual, birth control can also lead to pigmentation. It also occurs in men.

• Medication
  They're certain medications such as chemotherapy, drugs, injections that can cause pigmentation.

• Body cream
  They're certain body cream that contains harmful substance, which can cause pigmentation.

Are your skin pigmented or clear currently?(Show your real image)

Currently, my skin is very clear and smooth, I don't have any pigmentation on my skin. I used to have pigmentation on my face few years back because I easily reacts to soap and body cream. At a point I stopped applying cream on my face. This happened for years until I changed my body cream to Nivea and it cleared. The product is very nice and good for all skin type.

My clear skin

Write any three ways to remove pigmentation?

• Seek the help of a dermatologist
  Dermatologist are health professionals, trained to take care of the skin, they can proffer solution to pigmentation.

• Use Sun screen
  Always apply sunscreen before going outside.

• Aloe Vera
  Research has proven that Aloe vera clears pigmentation very well. It contains a compound called aloin which clears pigmentation.

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