A friend of mine called me last week to seek
advice on how she can get rid of dark spots that
have disfigured her face. When I saw the picture
I knew I had to do a research on various home
remedies that have no side or harmful effects.
There are lots of cosmetics you can use but I
am not going to dwell on those but on remedies
that will cost you little. Dark spots are really
embarrassing and when they are extensive they
can form dark patches.
Dark spots are hyper-pigmentation of the skin.
There is a chemical substance in the skin that
gives it the dark colour. When there is an over-
production of this chemical substance you get
the dark spots. There may be many causes for dark spots on
your skin. Hormonal imbalance is one of them.
Sometimes, dark spots are due to some blood
vessel deformities under the skin where these
dark spots appear on your skin. However,
excessive sun exposure seems to be the biggest
reason behind dark spots on skin. Dark spots
can also be caused by use of low grade
cosmetic products.
While there are many skin cosmetics such as
hydroquinone cream, tretinoin cream and azelaic
acid cream as well as various skin treatments
like chemical peels and intense pulsed light
therapy, fancy huh? Never mind we are going to
talk about all natural ways to get rid of these
dark spots on your skin.
How To Fade Out Your Dark spots
Lemon juice
Lemon juice has bleaching properties that can
help get rid of dark spots because of its acidic
content. It will help maintain soft, clear and
beautiful skin. You can apply fresh lemon juice
directly on the affected area. Leave it on for 30
minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. You
should repeat this twice daily for about two
months to notice positive results. If you have
sensitive skin, dilute the lemon juice with water.
Vinegar
Vinegar has a number of recognized healing
properties. Due to the multiple health benefits of
vinegar it has been a popular cure for thousands
of years. In fact Hippocrates, the Greek
physician was one of the first to document
vinegar’s healing properties.You can also use
vinegar to get rid of your dark spots. It will help
dry out and fade the dark spots quickly. Mix an
equal amount of vinegar and water and rub on
areas with dark spots. You should do that till the
dark spots fade away. You can also mix it with
honey and rub on the affected areas.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is very good for the skin because of its
regenerative properties. Aloe Vera is a species
of plant that has been used for thousands of
years to treat both skin conditions and other
health issues. It is grown in North America and
its history as a medicinal treatment has been
traced back as far as 6,000 years. The pure gel
from inside the stem can be used directly on the
skin to instill its healing properties, but has
recently been extracted and bottled for sale by
natural cosmetics and medical companies. This
seemingly magical plant contains all kinds of
anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and other
natural properties that make it perfect for
treating most skin problems. It works on
hyperpigmentation by encouraging the skin to
regenerate new skin cells. As the new skin cells
form, the old ones are sloughed off, leaving a
fresh, new area free of the unsightly dark spots.
Extract the gel from the leaves and rub on the
affected areas, you should get a positive result in
few days.
Potatoes
Unbelievable right! but they are very effective.
Potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals,
essential fatty acids and a variety of
phytochemicals such as carotenoids and
polyphenols. The Vitamin-C, B-complex and
minerals such as potassium, magnesium,
calcium, phosphorus and zinc, potatoes are able
to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis. This
gives you an evenly toned complexion. In fact,
potato juice is one of the best remedies for dark
spots due to its skin lightening properties. Many
natural enzymes, sugars and starches of
potatoes along with its vitamin C, exfoliate your
skin to slough off the dead cells and thus
diminishing the dark spots.
Other Effective Ways Include The Use Of;
Onion juice
Pawpaw or papaya mash
Watermelon rind
Buttermilk