Pooja Makhija States 5 Reasons Behind Pigmentation Issues 

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1. Hormonal Disorder 

Pooja Makhija holds hormonal imbalance as the number one reason behind uneven pigmentation. “Estrogen and progesterone stimulate overproduction of melanin when exposed to sun,” she said. In addition, the health expert suggests “rule out PCOS and/or thyroid.”

2. Dehydration 

We tend to overlook our water intake. But did you know, that dehydration worsens hyperpigmentation? Therefore, you must “drink 2-3 litres of water” every day. 

3. Protein

You will face pigmentation issues if your diet doesn't include enough protein, which helps in skin regeneration and cell replacement. “Consume protein in all three meals,” says Pooja Makhija. 

4. Sleep Well

Your body repairs in deep sleep, therefore, get 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Keep your sleep and wake timings similar. 

5. Nutrients 

Skin pigmentation is a sign that your body isn't receiving the right amount of micro-nutrients as vitamins and minerals are essential to skin detoxification. The nutritionist suggests consuming a glass of vegetable juice each day. 

This is not it, nutritionist Pooja Makhija shares a recipe for vegetable juice in the caption. “Blend any three (or more) different colour vegetables in a blender with little water. Strain, add 50% (or don't strain) of the fibre back into the glass, add some lime juice and slurp it down immediately,” she wrote. Pooja Makhija highlights that one should not add fruits to the drink, only vegetables like tomato, cucumber, and carrot with some celery or coriander leaves. 

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