Home Remedies For Age Spots

 Home Remedies For Age Spots

Age spots are also known as liver spots, sun spots and are brown, flat discolourations of the skin, which usually occur on the face, hands and the neck. In most cases, these spots are aggravated with exposure to the sun. They also occur when the liver becomes overwhelmed with toxins and age spots begin to develop on the surface of the skin.

Luckily, the first signs and appearances of these age spots can be easily remedied and treated with the help of simple home remedies. Let us now look at some effective home remedies for age spots.

Home Remedies for Age Spots

 Apple Cider Vinegar

When both apple cider vinegar and the juice of an onion are rubbed on these age spots, the acidic effects of the onion and the vinegar helps to lighten these age spots.

Take one part of apple cider vinegar and one part of onion juice and dab it directly on the age spots. You can also dilute the apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water and drink this concoction once daily for a smooth and age spot free skin.

style="font-size: large;">Aloe Vera

The juice of aloe Vera is also said to be effective in the treatment of age spots. Many people have found it effective in reducing the appearance of age spots. Simply rub and dab the juice of aloe Vera plant directly on the age spots. You should see considerable and visible improvements in the next few months.

Lime Juice

Another exceptional home remedy is the use of lime juice for treatment of age spots, tanning and blemishes. Squeeze the juice of a lime and directly apply it to the age spots. If the juice is very potent, you can dilute it with some curd and then apply it on the face. The curd will leave your skin soft and lime juice will help to fade the age spots.

Castor Oil

Castor oil is believed to be an effective home cure for age spots. Rub some castor oil on the age spots occurring on the face and the neck. You can gently massage this oil so that it seeps well into the skin. Do this every morning and evening for best results.

Eat a Potassium Rich Diet

Your diet can affect the severity and the spread of age spots. Make sure you take in a diet that is rich in potassium. Some of the potassium rich foods are bananas, cantaloupes, kiwi fruit, avocadoes , figs, dates and melons to name a few. By taking a diet that is rich in these foods, you will be minimizing the outbreak of incidences of age spots.

Orange Juice

Orange juice has vitamin C that is said to be effective against age spots. Rub some orange juice directly on the affected areas of the skin. This will help to lighten the age spots. Protect Your Skin from the Sun

Since age spots tend to get aggravated by the sun, make sure you keep your skin well protected even while you are at home. Apply sunscreen after every two hours because the sun can penetrate your windows and curtains.

Organic buttermilk

See if you can procure organic buttermilk at home. Now apply this buttermilk on the various age spots on your face and neck. Buttermilk has lactic acid in it, which helps to restore and rejuvenate the skin and make it healthier in the process.

Chickpea Paste

Soak some chickpeas. Boil and mash them and apply the chickpea paste on your face. Leave it on the face for 30 minutes and allow it to dry before washing it off completely. Dandelion

Dandelion root is said to be very good for the complexion and helps to reduce burn marks and sun spots. Break off the stem of the dandelion root and rub the sap of the root on your face. Pure dandelion sap helps to clear the dead and dried skin cells of the face and leaves your face looking clear and radiant.