Overproduction of melanin on the skin results in hyperpigmentation or dark spots. However, dark spots are not a major concern and can easily be treated if treated early. Skin discolouration can range from brown to black, depending on the increasing melanin level. One of the most common reasons for dark spots is sun exposure. The harmful UV rays come in direct contact with your skin and create patches. These spots can develop anywhere, like the hands' face, back, arms, shoulder, and back. Other causes of dark spots include: 

• Melasma 
• Skin discolouration following a scrape or rash 
• Melanosis 
• Certain medications 
• Pregnancy  
• Liver disease  

Dark spots are not threatful to your life. So there's no compulsion or hurry to get rid of them, but it definitely needs proper treatment. Of course, you can easily treat dark spots at home; you only need to apply some natural DIY face packs on your skin. But, believe it or not, your kitchen always offers the best solution for any of your skin and health problems. You can also choose any plant-based pigmentation removal cream or serum like Rejusure's retinol anti-ageing moisturizer. It consists of Ayurvedic goodness, aloe vera, and shea butter and causes no side effect on your skin. 

DIY face packs for dark spots: 

Lemon face pack: 

Ingredients: 

• Half raw lemon 
• 1 tsp honey 

Process: 

• Squeeze the lemon juice and mix with the honey. 
• Keep stirring for sometime.  
• Apply it all over your face and let it sit for 10-15 minutes 
• Wash it off with lukewarm water and splash some cold water on your face.  
• Gently pat with a towel and moisturize your skin.  

Benefits: 

• Anti-inflammatory and anti-septic ingredient  
• Lightens skin tone 
• Boosts collagen production 
• Cleanses oily skin pores 
• Effective psoriasis treatment 
• Fades acne scars, discolouration, and blemishes 
• Antioxidant and antibacterial element 
• Softens skin layers 
• Removes dirt and impurities from skin pores 

How often should you use it? 

Repeat it once every day.  

Sandalwood face pack:  

Ingredients: 

• 1-2 tsp of sandalwood powder 
• 1 tsp of lemon juice 
• Rose water 
• 1 tsp of glycerin 

Process: 

• Mix the sandalwood powder, glycerin, and lemon juice to prepare a fine paste. Keep stirring and ensure it forms no lumps.  
• Add the rose water eventually. 
• Apply your face all over your face and neck. Focus on the dark spots precisely. 
• Wash off with lukewarm water and moisturize your skin.  

Benefits: 

• Improves skin elasticity 
• Nourishes skin pores 
• Evens out skin tone 
• Combats acne and inflammation 
• Prevents premature skin ageing 
• Removes scars and blemishes 
• Removes tanning 

How often should you use it? 

2-3 times a week; if you have dry skin, use it at least 4 times a week. 

Milk and honey face pack: 

A natural hyperpigmentation cream 

• 1 tsp of milk and honey 

Process: 

• One of the simple DIY face packs to treat dark spots. Mix the ingredients and apply them to the dark spots. 
• Keep it for 15 minutes and wash it off with normal water. 

Benefits of milk: 

• Natural exfoliating agent 
• A natural cleanser 
• Skin-lightening effect 
• Eliminates acne and pimples 
• Provides radiant glow 
• A skin toner 
• Cures sunburn and tanning 
• Reduces ageing spots 

How often should you use it? 

Once a day before taking a shower.  

Potato juice and cucumber: 

Ingredients: 

• 1-2 tsp of cucumber and potato juice 

Process: 

• Mix the juices and apply it directly to your face. 
• Leave it for 5-10 minutes. 
• Wash it off with normal water.  

Benefits: 

• Ascorbic acid in cucumber and starch content in potato lightens the dark spot. 
• Reduces under-eye wrinkles and dark spots 
• Reduce puffiness around the eyes 
• Locks moisture on the skin 
• Reduce skin inflammation 
• Clears acne 
• Full of antioxidants 
• Skin nourishment agent 
• Reduce swelling and sunburn 
• Provides cooling effect 
• Hydrates your skin 

How often should you use it?  

Apply once a day. 

Onion and garlic face pack: 

Surprising yet true. These two staple foods in Indian dishes can show wonders for your dark spots. 

Ingredients: 

• One garlic clove 
• An onion slice 

Process: 

• Grind the ingredients together. 
• Apply it only to the dark spots. 
• Leave it for 15 minutes. 
• Rinse it well until the smell goes off.  
• Moisturize your skin later.  

Benefits: 

• Treats acne 
• Lightens your skin tone 
• Increases the speed of cell turnover 
• Clears clogged skin pores 
• Removes dirt and grim from the pores 
• Decrease skin breakouts 
• Reduce face redness and inflammation 
• Antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal property 
• Kills the harmful bacteria 
• Improves blood circulation on the skin 

How often should you use it?  

Once every day. 

Neem face pack: 

Ingredients: 

• 2 tsp of neem powder 
• 1 tsp of honey and apple cider vinegar 

Process: 

• Mix the ingredients and keep it in the fridge for a while. 
• Apply the cool face pack to your face and all over the neck. 
• Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. 
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water 

Benefits: 

• Neem; an antiseptic and antibacterial ingredient; kills acne-causing bacteria 
• Eliminates dry skin and pimples 
• Increases collagen production 
• Heal wounds and scars 
• Minimizes warts 
• Pacify irritated skin 
• Reduces blemishes 
• Soothe infection and irritation 
• High in healthy substances; like protein, enzymes, and friendly bacteria 

How often should you use it? 

Twice a week