Thursday, September 22, 2011

Secrets Of Age Spots Removal At Home

written by jake


Age spots are a result of constant and persistent exposure to the damaging ultra violet rays of the sun. When your skin is exposed to UV rays, extra melanin is produced to help to protect the deeper layers of your skin which creates age spots. They are also known as solar lentigo or liver spots. Typically, these spots which are often dark in color, start appearing after the age of forty-five, hence the term ‘age spots’. It is important to take action as soon as possible to remove age spots, particularly if you are fearful of them evolving into cancerous growths. These days, people prefer to explore natural products or home remedies in order to cure age spots. Removal of age spots using these natural home remedies often leads to less side effects so persons are more comfortable using them to treat the problem.
Here are a few home cures you can use for treating age spots:
1. Aloe Vera as a natural remedy is very popular. Just massage aloe Vera on the infected area just before you go for sleep and before taking a bath in the morning. Apart from its bleaching result, aloe Vera is also useful for treating burns.
2. Mix apple cider vinegar with a small amount of orange juice. Apple cider vinegar contains sulfur that fights the effects of aging, which makes it suitable for treating age spots.You can use apple cider vinegar through mixing it with a few amount of orange juice. You can apply cotton pads or wet cloth and apply this blend to the infected area.
3. As well as apple cider vinegar, search for buttermilk in your home. It has lactic acid which maintains the moisture and acidity of your skin. This lessens melanin production and reduces age spots.
4. Finally, there is pure lemon juice. This is can be found in abundance and is effective in treating age spots. Its acidic character helps maintain moisture and assists in reducing the occurrence of age spots. Apply lemon juice on the age spots two times every day for one month.
So now you have it, the natural home remedies for age spots. You can opt among the four natural home treatments. If you are not satisfied with the results, by all means try to locate a cream or a lotion that offers you similar results.

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