Are the dark spots, scars, acne marks and the uneven skin tone making
you feel too embarrassed to interact with people in your peer group?
Tired of using cosmetic products to cover those dark spots? Do not
worry; we have come up with a list of home remedies that can help you to
remove these dark spots quickly.
Dark spots are primarily caused by zits, acne, blemishes and black
heads. The percentage of dark spots can increase with increased exposure
to the sun. So, apply sunscreen, every time you go out and follow the
home remedies below in order to get relief from dark spots.
Instead of using the chemical products for your skin, try using some
natural home remedies. Using home remedies can work out to be much
cheaper than chemical based products and they can help treat your
condition without any side effects. Caring for your skin is highly
important. Here are some home remedies that allow your skin to be free
of dark spots, black spots, pimple marks or even acne scars.
Tomato for erasing dark spots
Take
a medium sized tomato and squeeze the juice from it, add one tablespoon
of lemon juice to the tomato juice and stir the mixture well. Apply on
the face and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse the face with warm water.
Aloe Vera to treat black spots
collect the pulp from Aloe Vera leaves and let it dry in the sun for 5
minutes and then add few drops of lemon juice to the dried pulp. Apply
this mixture on the face and wash it off after 15 minutes. The results
are quite good.
Onions to lighten acne marks
Onions have
anti-microbial properties and they help remove the acne related scars
and spots. Take an onion and cut it into several pieces, grind them and
then, separate the juice from the smashed onions. Apply this mixture on
the affected areas of the skin; allow the mixture to remain on the skin
for a few minutes and then rinse off with water.
Sandalwood for erasing pimple scars and dark spots
Mix
two tablespoons of sandalwood powder with a few drops of rose water and
apply it onto the spots or the entire face. Make sure to prepare a
runny paste with sandalwood and rose water so that it takes time to dry
out.Wash it off only after it dries.
Turmeric and lemon juice for acne marks
Take
a pinch of turmeric powder and add some lemon juice to it. Mix both the
ingredients well and dab the mixture on the black spots. This pack can
work very effectively to reduce marks on the skin and the results will
be visible on the skin within a week’s time if you use this treatment
daily.
Potato juice and honey for dark spots
Take a small potato and grate it; mix it with some honey and dab onto
the dark spots. You can also apply the pack to your whole face.Wash the
pack with plain water after 15 minutes. You can also rub the potato
slices directly over the dark spots, leave it for 15 minutes and then
wash off. Squeezing out the juice of potato and then using it directly
onto the spots can also be effective.
A handy homemade concoction to remove scars & dark spots from the skin
Prepare
a solution for the dark spots with handy items available in home. Take
one tablespoon of onion juice, one tablespoon of garlic juice, half
tablespoon of vinegar and mix them properly. Apply this combination onto
the dark spots and rub for few minutes. Rinse with chilled water after
20 minutes. It is easy to reduce the dark spots gradually by regularly
using this mixture. The vitamins and the Sulphur contents of onions and
the allicin from garlic have anti-fungal and anti-aging properties and
they also soothe the skin.
Lemon juice for erasing dark spots
Lemon
contains astringents and Vitamin C; it also removes the toxins from the
body when consumed with warm water. So, use lemon to remove the dark
spots on the skin. Squeeze out the extract of lemon and apply it on the
dark spots with the help of cotton balls. The best results will be
yielded when the application is repeated on every second day.
Cucumber & milk for treating dark marks
Grate
some cucumber and add milk to it along with some lime extract. Mix all
the ingredients together to form a paste and apply the paste onto the
affected area of the skin. This face pack is rejuvenating and you can
also use it all over your face. Let it set for 10 minutes and then wash
off with water.
Papaya a sure shot remedy for dark spots
Papaya contains enzymes that can be very helpful to fade the dark
spots over time. Use ripe papaya pulp on the skin. Apply the pulp of
papaya directly onto the spot and leave it on for 15 minutes. You can
also rub the spot with the papaya pulp. Rinse off with cold water.
Buttermilk for fading marks and spots
The
lactic acid in buttermilk contains alpha hydroxyl acid. Since this is a
natural acid, it is good for the skin. Buttermilk helps to remove the
excess oil and the dirt on the skin along with any dead skin cells,
making the skin tone lighter. Take buttermilk in a small bowl and dip a
cotton ball in it. Apply it on the dark spots. If possible, you can use
lemon juice with buttermilk in equal amounts and apply as a face mask.
Vitamin E oil for skin marks and spots
Vitamin
E oil is the best antioxidant which is used for healing wounds. So, mix
the vitamin E oil with some castor oil. Apply this mixture onto the
dark spots and leave on. You can wipe off the oil with a moist cotton
ball after 20 minutes. Finally wash off with water.
Oats for treating those black spots
Oats
is not only a good food but it also works as a medicine to treat black
spots, acne marks, or pimple scars on the face. You can apply an oatmeal
face mask regularly in order to get rid of the dark spots on your face.
Prepare a paste using oatmeal and lemon juice. Apply this paste onto
the spots and scrub it gently. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow
the procedure twice every week for best results.
Drink lots of water to fade the spots quickly
Drinking plenty of water can help you to remove dark spots on the
face. Drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water every day. This removes the
extra toxins from the body while hydrating the skin, which can be very
helpful to boost the natural skin rejuvenation process and to fade the
dark spots quickly.
Raw milk to lighten spots
Milk
lightens the facial spots. The lactic acid present in milk soothes and
calms the skin. Apply cold raw milk on face. Dip a cotton ball into the
milk and apply it all over the face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash
off with mildly warm water. Do this every day in the morning for best
results.
Milk and kesar for spot lightening
Soak a few
strands of kesar in 2 spoons of raw milk overnight. Keep the container
in the fridge to ensure that the milk is not spoiled. In the morning
crush the kesar strands in the milk and apply the resulting mixture onto
your face, concentrating on the dark spots and acne marks. Let it get
dry completely and then wash off with normal water. Follow this
treatment daily and you can see results in a week.
Red lentils and milk for acne mark removal
Another
effective spot removal treatment can be prepared from the red lentils
(masoor dal) and milk. Soak 1 tablespoon of washed and cleaned red
lentils in raw milk overnight. In the morning grind it with the milk to
make a grainy paste. Rub in this paste onto your face with light hands.
Leave on for 20 minutes and then again scrub your face with wet hands
and finally wash off with lukewarm water. Do it twice a week, you can
see results in 15 days.
Yogurt with honey for erasing dark spots
Yogurt is filled with enzymes that can reduce any spot and honey is a
natural bleaching agent. Mix 1 tablespoon of yogurt with 2 spoons of
honey. Apply this paste onto your face, specially concentrating on the
dark spots. Let the pack set for 20 minutes and then wash off with water
rubbing your face with your hands. Use this treatment daily for best
results.
Castor oil for lightening marks on the face
Castor
oil has great healing properties and it can help immensely in removing
dark spots. Clean the skin of the affected area properly and then
massage castor oil on the skin for 5 minutes. Leave it on for another 20
minutes and before removing it with wet cotton ball once again massage
it onto the skin for 5 minutes. Finally wash off with water. Use this
treatment twice a day to see visible results in a month.
Horseradish for removing those dark spots
Horseradish
is believed to be very effective in removing dark spots and even
freckles from the skin. So collect some horseradish, grate it to make a
smooth paste and apply it onto the affected area of the skin. Leave it
on for 15 minutes and then wash off with water. Use this treatment at
least 2 times a day and within a month you are sure to see improvements.
Redcurrant and honey for erasing black spots
Redcurrant
is a member of the gooseberry family and it is believed to be effective
to lighten the accumulated melanin on the dark spots. Take few
redcurrants, smash them and mix with 1 spoon of honey, which is a
natural bleaching agent. Apply this pack onto your face concentrating on
the black spots. Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash off with water.
Follow the treatment daily to get best results.
Fuller’s earth with lemon juice for lightening skin spots
Fuller’s earth includes a number of natural minerals and it has the
property of lightening the skin tone over time. Make a paste of fuller’s
earth and water. Add a few drops of lemon juice to this paste and apply
it onto the marks. Leave on until the pack gets dry. If you are
applying the pack all over your face, then you should not let it get dry
completely. Wash off with plenty of water rubbing your face with your
hands.
Grapes and apple for facial spot reduction
Grapes
and apples both come with a number of natural vitamins and acids, which
work to exfoliate the skin, reducing the amount of melanin. Take one
small cube of apple, smash it and mix it with two green grapes. Do not
discard the skins. Apply this pack onto your face, focusing on the
spots. You can actually massage your skin lightly with this pack. Leave
it on for 10 minutes and then wash off with water. Use this pack daily
to see results in a month.
Liquorice for erasing dark spot on the skin
Liquorice
has been known for its high efficiency to reduce the melanin on the
skin. Liquorice roots can be very effective to reduce any dark spot.
Make a paste of liquotice roots and mix it with a few drops of honey.
Apply this paste onto the spots that you want to remove. Leave on for 15
minutes and then wash off with water. You should follow this treatment
once in a day and you are expected to see visual improvements in a week
or two. Before using liquorice on face, it is best suggested to do a
patch test.
No one can beat the efficiency of home remedies no
matter what the source of problem(s) is. These homemade recipes can
literally do wonders when it comes to treating skin problems, like black
spots and blemishes. Let’s discover some of the best home remedies for
making the dark spots go away.
Sweet almond oil for treating acne marks and scars
Sweet almond oil is a skin nourishing ingredient that is rich in Vitamin
E and other anti-oxidants. Using Sweet almond oil regularly on the
marks and scars on the face can be effective to get rid of those spots.
This oil nourishes the skin and boosts the self-regeneration process of
the skin cells, which naturally helps in erasing the spots and marks.
Simply apply the oil onto the spots when you are home and massage it
lightly into the skin. Leave on for 30 minutes and then remove any
excess with a light wipe of a cotton ball. You should use this treatment
at least twice a day.
Pineapple juice is an effective spot treatment
Pineapple
juice can work very efficiently to remove any spot or scar on the face.
It is rich with vitamin C and anti-oxidants that can help in skin
peeling and will promote cell regeneration. Prepare fresh pineapple
juice from a cube of pineapple and apply it directly onto the spot. Rub
lightly with your finger tip and then leave on for 20 minutes before
washing off with water. Apply twice daily for best results.
Nutmeg and Milk for scar treatment on face
For
sensitive skin, this treatment can be most effective. Nutmeg has
natural skin healing properties and it controls excess melanin
production on the skin, which naturally helps in spot and scar
reduction. Add 1/2 spoon of nutmeg powder with sufficient amount of milk
to make a runny paste. Apply this paste onto the spots. Let it get dry
and then apply another layer. Apply 4-5 layers of this pack and then let
it get dry completely before washing off with water.
Baking soda for acne scar and spot removal
If
your skin is not very sensitive you can surely try out this treatment
to get rid of scars and marks quickly. Baking soda exfoliates the skin
quickly, which helps in healing the scars and spots. Take a little of
baking soda on a container. Add sufficient water with it to make a thin
paste. Apply it directly onto the spot and rub lightly. Leave on for 5
minutes and then wash off. You should use this remedy only for spot
treatment.
Olive oil for fading black spots quickly
Olive oil is a great source of vitamin E and due to its molecular
structure it is easily absorbed into the skin. Olive oil does a great
job in nourishing the skin which naturally helps in healing the scars.
You can use olive oil to erase pimple scars even on the most sensitive
skin. Just make sure that you apply it on well cleansed face. Apply the
oil directly onto the spot and massage it lightly. Leave on for 20
minutes and then remove the excess with a fresh cotton ball.
Shea butter for treating acne marks and spots
Shea
butter is a natural skin nourishing ingredient. The molecular structure
of shea butter is very close to the natural sebum produced by the skin
and hence it is absorbed into the skin very easily. Shea butter
nourishes the skin and helps it to gain its natural regenerative power.
Applying shea butter regularly and religiously onto the acne spots and
scars can be really helpful to get rid of those unwanted marks. Apply it
twice a day on cleansed face.
Fenugreek seed solution for acne marks on face
Fenugreek
seeds are well known for their effectiveness in giving an even toned
complexion. You can use these seeds for dulling the acne marks as well.
Boil two spoons of fenugreek seeds in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.
Now let it cool for some time and then smash it to paste. Apply this
paste onto the spots and massage gently with your fingers for 3-5
minutes. Leave on for 10 more minutes and then wash off with water.
Egg white for treating dark acne spots
Egg
white is often used as a natural remedy for getting rid of dark spots.
The white of an egg helps in exfoliation of the skin and also promotes
skin healing by supplying nourishment to the skin. Take an egg, separate
the white and beat it. Apply it directly onto the spot and leave on for
2 minutes. Now apply one more layer and let it dry. Continue layering
for 3-4 times and then let it get dry completely. Peel or rub off the
layers of egg white and then wash off with water. You can use this
remedy twice a day.
Some tips for using home remedies to treat marks and spots on the skin
- Any mark, spot or even scar on the skin can be treated
effectively with proper home remedies but the treatments show their best
actions when they are started early. So, if you have got a pimple mark
on your face recently, start using one of the suitable home remedies as
mentioned above as soon as the pimple dries out. This will ensure that
you will get the best effects of the treatment within a week.
- Home
remedies like Sandalwood, licorice, turmeric can be effective to
lighten even the old set marks and spots on the skin, but in this case
the treatments might take months to show some results even when used
religiously.
- The effectiveness of the home remedies depend to a
great extent on your particular type of skin and also your age. The
regenerative capacity of the skin is reduced with age and hence
lightening a mark or spot with home remedies might take more time in
case of aged people compared to the young generation.
- Home
remedies can show effective results in lightening and removing any kind
of marks or scars on the skin, but it is really important to use them
religiously and exactly according to the prescribed way for a long
period of time to get the best results.
- The best thing about the home remedies is that they have no side effects and they do not strain your pocket.
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