Home Remedies for Age Spots

Home remedies for age spots consist in getting rid of these brownish-colored marks. These spots are also known as lentigines or liver spots, but they are pain-free. They commonly appear on the neck, forehead, face, back, hands and sometimes feet. Even if they are called liver spots, they are not related to any disorder of the liver. It is sometimes mistaken for being cancerous, but this is not a correct fact. Even though they are not dangerous marks, they are often times unsightly.

 

What causes age spots?

These age spots are formed due to a prolonged exposure to the sun. They can appear as a single mark or in clusters. Free radicals will also damage skin cells and can be another  cause of age spots. Free radicals have a strong  impact on body’s aging process, and these age spots are associated with aging, as the name implies.

Home Remedies

 Lemon Juice

This does wonders in bleaching creams. Apply it  on  the age spots twice a day. If you stick to this treatment for six to eight weeks, the age spots will disappear. The reason lemon juice is so miraculous for curing age spots, it’s because citric acid and its antioxidant help rejuvenate the skin.

Onion and Apple Cider Vinegar

You can blend an onion, drain it into a bowl and mix the same amount of apple vinegar. Apply this mixture on the age spots using a clean cotton ball. The results will be noticeable in 5-6 weeks. The apple cider vinegar can also be used in combination with the lemon juice.

Horseradish

This is one of the most powerful herbs. However when it comes to curing the age spots, you will have to mix the horseradish with  milk for 20-30 minutes, then rub all of this mixture onto your age spots. The antioxidants and other volatile compounds of this herb will improve the appearance of your skin in a matter of days.

Castor Oil

Age spots can sometimes be rough in texture. If you apply castor oil on them, you  will see a distinct improvement in their appearance and texture.

Olive Oil and Vinegar

Vinegar and olive oil can be used together in this case.  Apply them on the spots and wash off.

Papaya

Use papaya for age spots. Simply grate and rub on the age spots and then wash off the mixtures.  Do this on a  daily basis if you are looking for excellent results.

Buttermilk and Tomato

Tomato juice mixed with buttermilk can also prove to be successful in the removal of age spots.

Cumin Seed

You will need to start by boiling cumin seeds in water and wash the face with the water. Make sure you don’t rinse off for at least half an hour.  Cumin seeds contain a lot of essential oils and these will release on your skin the minute you start washing your face with the boiled water.

Yogurt Mask

Yoghurt can also be used as an effective cure for age spots. Start by washing your face with warm water and once your face is clean, apply the mask on the affected area. This should be repeated daily if you’re looking to see a serious improvement.