The spots on the finely-toned and evenly-poised skin seems to be a blemish on the graceful personality. The spots mar the appearance and may cause many psychological issues hampering to develop confidence as one may cut a sorry figure in the society. The spots are caused by hyperpigmentation that is a common skin condition as some areas of the skin appear to the darker than the rest. The spots and patches are created by the extra melanin and these can be of varying colors like black, grey, red or pink. Some home remedies and change in the lifestyle can prove to be helpful in fading away these spots.
Some home remedies can be helpful in removing the spots as;
HOW DO LEMON JUICE AND HONEY REMOVE SKIN SPOTS?
Lemon juice and honey are the excellent combination which brings miraculous effects on the skin and helps in treating many skin disorders like acne, pimples, moles, warts and all types of spots and scars. The natural bleaching properties of the citric acid found profusely in the lemon juice is excellent in lightening the dark spots. Honey is also equally beneficial in this regard for having antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties.
SPOT APPLICATION
1. Take half a table spoon of duly strained lemon juice
- Mix it with one table spoon of honey
- Stir it well with a spoon to make it a paste
- Apply on the spit while rinsing it well
5 Let it stay on spot for 15-20 minutes
- Wash it with warm water by rinsing it.
- The spot will start disappearing in a few days
FASEMASK
The facemask of lemon juice and honey is beneficial in many other skin-related issues as well as lightening the spots
- Take a table spoon of duly strained lemon juice
- Mix it with two table spoons of pure honey
- Stir the mixture well to make it a thick paste
- Apply it on the face with fingers by rinsing it well
- Allow it to stay on the face for 15-20 minutes
6 Wash it with warm water by rinsing well
- The spots will start disappearing in a few days.
PRECAUTION
The mixture of lemon juice and honey has no side affects but it should be kept away from eyes to avoid a little irritation. The people with sensitive skin should do patch test before using it.
HOW DO LEMON JUICE AND MILK CREAM REMOVE SKIN SPOTS?
The lemon juice with vitamin C and citric acid in profuse offers excellent properties for gentle exfoliation and toning down the dark spots. In the same way, milk cream with its lactic acid also gives a perfect mild exfoliation and thus addresses the causes of the hyperpigmentation and extra melanin as it is excellent in giving gentle touch to the skin along with lightening the spots. Milk cream should be taken from the milk that pops up on the surface after boiling and letting it cool down.
SPOT APPLICATION
- Take half a table spoon of duly strained lemon juice
- Mix it with one table spoon of milk cream
- Stir both well to make a fine paste
- Apply the mixture on the spot by rinsing well
- Let the mixture stay on the spot for 15-20 minutes
- Remove the mixture by washing with warm water and rinsing well
- The spot will start going away in a few days.
FACEMASK
The facemask of the lemon juice and milk cream has many other skin benefits like treating acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, rashes, cracks, fine lines, ageing and sagging along with fading away spots.]
- Take one table spoon of well-strained lemon juice
- Take two or three tablespoons of milk cream
- Mix them well by stirring with a spoon into a thick paste
- Apply the paste on the face by rinsing well with finger tips
- Let it rest on the face for 15-20 minutes
6 Remove the mixture by washing with warm water and rinsing well
- The spots will begin fading away within a few days of its application
PRECAUTION
The mixture of the lemon juice and milk cream has no adverse effects on the skin however, eyes should be avoided as it may, in remote possibility, cause irritation. The people with oversensitive skin may do patch test before using it.
WHAT IS BENEFIT OF BUTTERMILK IN REMOVING SKIN SPOTS?
Drinking buttermilk has excellent benefits for human health and its top application is also very beneficial for the skin as lactic acid found in the buttermilk is a potent ingredient for removing dark, red and pink spots from the skin. The buttermilk gently exfoliates and thus works excellently to buff off the skin discoloration. Buttermilk is a by-product of churning out butter from the yogurt. It is used as a home beverage in many Asian and African countries.
APPLICATION
- Take half a cup of butter milk
- Rub gently on the spots
- It can be rubbed on the whole face
- Let it stay on the spots or face for 10-15 minutes
5. Wash the face or affected areas with lukewarm water
- The spots will start disappearing in a few days
PRECAUTION
Buttermilk has no adverse effects on the skin and can be used without any apprehension
HOW DOES CUCUMBER TREAT SKIN SPOTS?
Cucumber is an essential part of many salads and is always relished with the meals particularly in the lunch. It has many benefits for health as it helps digest food, activates the digestive system and thus helps in booting immune system. It is a perfect natural product for weight loss. It has astringent, lightening and cooling properties which are highly effective in treating skin spots. It keeps the skin hydrated and balanced and therefore, helps in having clear complexion.
SPOT APPLICATION
- Take a few slices of fresh cucumber
- Rub gently on the spots for 3-5 minutes
- Rubbing can be done on the whole face
- Let it stay on the spots for 10-15 minutes
- Wash the affected area with normal water
- Spots will start fading away in a few days
FACEMASK
- Grind some slices of cucumber well after peeling it off
- Add some honey and a few drops of well-strained lemon juice
- Whisk the mixture well till it turns into a kind of paste
- Apply the paste on the face by rubbing it gently with fingers
- Let it rest on the face for 15-20 minutes
- Wash it off with lukewarm water
- Spots will disappear with a few days of its use
BOTTOMLINE
The exposure of face to the sun, harsh weather conditions, dirt, smoke and other impurities causes appearance of the spots. Moreover, the unhealthy foods particularly junk, oily, deep fried and spicey foods give rise to many health issues and skin disorders. The unnatural lifestyle, sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, tension, frustration, psychological imbalance, negativity and utter disappointment are also major contributors to many issues and thus eventually affect skin and overall appearance. It is required to bring positive changes in lifestyle to avoid many health and skin disorders which once stricken die down hard.
FAQs (Frequent Asked Questions)
Do spots on skin fade away on their own?
Some spots fade away but no one knows after how much time while many sticky ones need proper treatment.
Which is better treatment for spots — organic or chemical?
Of course, natural treatment is better as it has no side effects.
When to consult a doctor in case of skin spots?
Doctor’s guidance is beneficial at all stages but it is necessary when spots become too much sticky.