Patches on the hands and feet? this 3 surefire way to fix it

When the skin on the hands and feet is exposed to sunlight for long enough, the skin color will change. This causes the skin on the hands and feet to become striped. Striped skin is certainly very disturbing to your appearance, right? For that, consider the following reviews to restore your normal skin color as well as how to prevent skin discoloration.

Why does the skin become streaks if you are often exposed to sunlight?

Skin has a naturally dark (brown or black) dye called melanin. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, it releases melanin to reduce ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As a result, the longer the skin is exposed to the sun, the more melanin it will produce, which in turn makes the skin darker or darker than the areas that are not exposed to the sun.

How to deal with striped skin on hands and feet

1. Exfoliate

Exfoliate with scrub can be done using natural ingredients or with beauty products. This method is done to restore skin coloration and dull skin by removing dead skin cells.

You should stay away from the sun temporarily while the skin is peeling off. However, you need to be careful. Exfoliating can make your skin more susceptible to the sun than before. Therefore, first consult with a dermatologist whether you want to exfoliate.

2. Masks

In addition to exfoliating, to restore the skin on the hands or feet, you can make masks. There are several natural mask ingredients that you can use as follows:

Turmeric

Reporting from Healthline, although turmeric has not been shown to lighten the skin, one study found that turmeric can help protect against sun damage if it is made into a cream. In addition, turmeric found that turmeric can help skin moisture.

However, using turmeric is a bit of a hassle because it can stain clothes and be difficult to remove. Use a facial cleanser after using the turmeric mask to prevent yellowing of the skin where the turmeric is applied.

Black tea

A study found that black tea extract can lighten the brown color of rabbits in the laboratory. However, this research needs to be done further on its effects on humans, especially the homemade black tea mask.

3. Skin care products

The America Academy of Dermatology recommends using products that contain ingredients that can treat and lighten the skin so that it can treat skin patches, such as:

• Vitamin C
• Glycolic acid
• Retinoids such as retinol, tretinoin, adapalene gel, or tazarotene
• Kojic acid
• Azelaic acid

The above active ingredients can help lighten brown spots or dark skin by exfoliating the skin and encouraging the growth of new skin cells. Some of them are able to slow down melanin production. However, it should be noted that you should only use one product for treatment in order to prevent irritation or side effects.

Some of the products above can usually be used under a doctor's supervision. Following the doctor's advice is the best way to restore your normal skin color.

Treatments to avoid

Avoid treatments with masks of lemon, lime, and similar citrus fruits. Lemon or lime can help remove dead coolies, but they do not reduce melanin production.

Using a mask of lemon, lime, and the like and then exposing your skin to the sun will actually cause your skin to burn. This is because the content in citrus fruits makes the skin more sensitive to UV rays.

Also, don't use any unfamiliar whitening products. Because many dangerous whitening products contain mercury or steroids. Always select products that have received distribution permits from the POM, Ministry of Health, and SNI.

Prevent skin patches from happening again

Overcoming burnt and striped skin is not easy. Therefore, actually the best way is to prevent it before it happens to your skin. Here's a guide to preventing skin streaks due to sun exposure.

• Avoid or reduce outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun is very hot.
• Routinely use sunscreen (sunblock), even though it was not so hot outside. Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before doing outdoor activities.
• If you have to go outside when the sun is strong, it's best to wear an umbrella or hat. Adjust the clothes you wear so that your arms and legs are no longer striped.
• Wear gloves when riding a motorbike to reduce sun exposure on the skin of your hands.