Home Remedies For Spots On The Skin

Although you can apply these treatments at any time, it is advisable to do it only at night, as possible contact with the sun’s rays. sun could promote the appearance of new spots.

When we are children, freckles on the skin are something nice and cute. However, as we get older, the spots on our face can age us, and some can even be dangerous if they start to change in appearance.

Below, we will introduce you to  natural home remedies to remove blemishes and lighten the skin on your face, without any side effects on your health.

Conventional treatments

There are whitening creams and chemical exfoliating substances on the market that claim to be able to lighten the skin and remove spots.

These products are however very aggressive for the pH of our skin. It can also be very dangerous in the long run.

There are other methods, such as cryotherapy or laser for example. They are very fashionable now.

Before embarking on these DMARDs, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist.

We will tell you about 100% natural methods to remove stains from your skin gradually.

The main warning signs

It is important to clarify that we often want to get rid of spots from our skin for aesthetic reasons.

However, we should always pay attention to those that may change in size, shape or color.

It is exactly the same if they start to hurt or bother you.

In this case, do not apply any remedy. Consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.

People who need to be most careful are those with pale skin and many freckles, or moles, as well as those who are frequently exposed to solar radiation.

The importance of prevention

The best remedy for treating skin spots is to avoid submitting to the factors that are responsible for them:

• Excess Sun Exposure:  When you are out in the sun, you should always use sunscreen that is appropriate for your skin type, along with sunglasses and a hat.
  If possible, avoid exposing yourself too much around midday.
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy : During pregnancy, it is usual for spots to appear due to an excess of melanin production. In some cases, these spots will not go away.
• The use of oral contraceptives : this is also a hormonal disturbance, as in the case of pregnancy.
  Most of the time, the spots disappear after stopping treatment.
• Chronic Acne : Scars caused by acne can cause blemishes to appear,  if not treated properly.
• Aging : Nutrient deficiencies, dry skin, regular exposure to climate change and organic disorders can affect the health and appearance of the skin in the long term.

Lemon and vitamin C

Lemon is a powerful cleaning agent because it is rich in vitamin C.

In addition, it is one of the most common ingredients in commercial anti-dark spot creams because it contains antioxidants and helps regenerate collagen in the skin.

Apply fresh lemon juice to your spots using a cotton ball.

You can also rub the inner part of the lemon peel directly against the skin. Then let it air dry.

Rosehip to regulate pigmentation

Rosehip oil is the best remedy for regulating skin pigmentation, whether it is lacking or excessive, which makes it ideal for treating light and dark spots.

This oil can be applied pure directly to the skin, twice a day.

Store it in an opaque glass container tightly closed, so that it does not lose its fabulous properties.

The strawberry mask

This delicious red fruit has the property of gradually concealing dark spots on the skin.

Even if its application is a little more complicated than that of lemon or rosehip, we will offer you two suggestions for applying it to your skin:

• Once a week, make a mask based on crushed strawberries,  which you will leave to act for half an hour.
• Freeze chopped strawberries in an ice cube tray, then use the strawberry cubes to mask yourself whenever you want.

Aloe vera against acne

The natural aloe vera gel is the ideal solution for people who suffer from chronic acne, and who want to prevent possible spots that can then appear on the skin.

Aloe vera has moisturizing and healing properties, excellent for caring for delicate skin. You can apply it to your skin twice a day.

Do not apply any of these remedies before going out in the sun.