Home Remedies for Black Spots on Your Face Many black spots or dark patches can be easily lightened or eliminated to restore a glowing facial complexion. Dark spots, patches and other marks on the face may be due to excess secretion of melanin on the skin. Some factors that can lead to this condition include over exposure to the sun, hormone imbalance, pregnancy, certain medications, vitamin deficiencies, lack of sleep and too much stress. Spots and patches on the face can be embarrassing and even lead to low self-esteem. Luckily, there are many possible treatments, such as acid peels and laser surgeries. Simple, natural homemade remedies also may reduce the appearance of spots and other blemishes on your face. Here are top 10 home remedies for Black Spots on Face. 1. Lemon Juice A quick and easy solution can be found in your kitchen or your nearest grocery store — lemon juice. Lemons have vitamin C that can lighten dark spots on your face. It’s easy to apply. A.1- Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area. B.2- Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water. C.3- Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result. If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with plain water, rosewater, or honey. You can also use lime juice to get rid of black spots, applying it in the same manner as described above. 2. Sandalwood Sandalwood is another effective option. A.1- Make a thick paste of sandalwood powder, glycerine and rose water. (If you don’t have rose water, you can use milk or honey.) B.2- Apply the thick paste to the affected skin area, leaving it on for a few minutes. Wash off the paste with lukewarm water. C.3- Follow this remedy once daily until your black spots vanish completely. This simple remedy also will leave your skin glowing. 3. Turmeric Turmeric is another popular skin-lightening agent that can be used to get rid of black spots on your face. It is also effective for quickly removing sun spots and age spots. A.1- Make a thick paste of turmeric, milk and lemon juice. B.2- Apply it to the skin where there are black spots. C.3- Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Another option is to make a paste of turmeric, honey and olive oil and gently massage it into the affected skin area. Leave it on until it completely dries and then wash the area with water. 4. Papaya The enzymes in papaya can help even out skin tone and aid in fading black spots. For example, papaya contains papain, an enzyme that exfoliates the skin encouraging production of new, fresher-looking skin. There are two ways that you can use papaya. 1.Apply the pulp of ripe papaya to the skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes; then rinse it off. Another option is to grate green papaya and add lime juice to it. Apply this mixture to black spots and allow it to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. You can also use papaya skin as an excellent scrub for knees and elbows. 2. Aloe Vera Aloe vera has many healing properties and is a great natural dark spot corrector. A.1- Apply aloe vera juice or gel directly on dark patches and black spots. B.2- Gently massage the area with your fingertips for a few minutes. C.3- Repeat this once or twice daily for a few weeks to fade skin discolorations. Aloe vera juice or gel is also helpful for treating minor burns, stings and scrapes. 3. Vitamin E Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin and helps in fading black spots and other dark blemishes. A.1- Open a Vitamin E capsule and apply the liquid to any spots on your face before going to bed. B.2- The next morning, wash your face with water. You may also massage the affected skin area with vitamin E oil to reduce black spots. Vitamin E oil combined with aloe gel as a face mask will also work. If you prefer to purchase a dark spot removal cream, be sure to get one that contains vitamin E. 4. Potato Your vegetable drawer is another source of home remedies for black spots or dark patches. Potatoes can be applied one of two ways: Slice up a potato and place one slice directly on the black spots; leave on for a few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water. You can also make a face mask by combining grated potato with honey. Some people have also had success using tomatoes to get rid of dark black spots within a few weeks. 5. Castor Oil Castor oil has acidic and anti-inflammatory properties that can help get rid of black spots within a few weeks. A.1- Gently rub pure castor oil into your skin with your fingertips, using circular motions. B.2- Leave on for half an hour and then wash it off with lukewarm water. C.3- Apply castor oil twice a day to bleach the affected skin area. This remedy is also a great moisturizer for your skin. 6. Milk The lactic acid in milk will gradually reduce skin pigmentation, and brighten and tone your overall skin complexion. A.1- Put milk on a cotton ball and dab it directly on your spots. B.2- Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off. C.3- Repeat this twice daily for four to five weeks. You can also prepare a solution by mixing milk and honey and apply the solution to your dark spots, leaving it on for 10 minutes. 7. Onion Juice Onion juice — made using a juicer, blender or grater – can be applied in a couple of ways. Dip a clean cotton swab into fresh onion juice and dab it directly on the affected skin area and allow it to dry naturally. Another option is to apply a combination of one tablespoon of onion juice and two tablespoons of honey on the spots for about 20 minutes. If you have oily skin, you can add some vinegar in the solution as well.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:31:42 +0000
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