Is your skin tone uneven? And did you do everything you could to fix it? So you are not alone. Pigmentation problem is quite common in Indian skin tones. If your skin color is somewhere light or dark, it could be due to pigmentation. Hyperpigmentation or melasma is a common complaint. So if you’re also thinking that even though you’ve tried everything, why isn’t your skin tone uniform? So there could be many reasons behind it.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija, who has spoken about the same issue in the past, in her new post on Instagram has listed five reasons why people face the problem of pigmentation. But first let’s look at the pigmentation –

What is skin pigmentation?

Skin pigment is basically the color of your skin. Skin pigment is determined by the amount of melanin that gives skin, hair and eyes their color. As a result of any change in melanin, skin color can darken or lighten.

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You can’t get rid of pigmentation because of these 5 reasons

1. Hormonal imbalance

Pooja Makhija considers hormonal imbalance to be the main cause of pigmentation. He says, “Estrogen and progesterone stimulate the overproduction of melanin when exposed to the sun. In addition, she believes that “get rid of PCOS and thyroid if you have this problem.”

2. Dehydration

We don’t drink enough water. But Pooja believes that dehydration worsens hyperpigmentation. Therefore, you should drink 2-3 liters of water every day.

3. Protein

Even if your diet does not include enough protein, you may still have problems with pigmentation. This is because the sale is unable to repair itself. “It’s important to consume protein in all three meals,” says Pooja Makhija.

4. Get a good night’s sleep

In good, deep sleep, your body repairs itself, so sleep 7-8 hours a day. Don’t change your sleep and wake times.

5. Nutrients

Skin pigmentation is a sign that your body is not getting the right amount of micronutrients. This is because vitamins and minerals are essential for skin detoxification. That’s why he suggests drinking a glass of vegetable juice every day.

So, if you are also suffering from a pigmentation problem, then beware of the above mentioned things.

Along with this, learn the recipe for Pooja’s special vegetable juice

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija has shared a recipe for making vegetable juice in the caption. something like that

“Blend any three different colored vegetables in a blender with a little water. Add some lemon juice and drink immediately. Pooja Makhija emphasizes that the drink should not contain fruits, only vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots and coriander leaves.

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