Friday, December 11, 2015

Age Spots Home Remedies


Age spots, also known as liver spots, sun spots and lentigines are flat, harmless discolorations of the skin that are looked upon with disdain by people. This is because these yellow or brown skin discolorations occur on the face, neck and hands of people beyond the age of 40 and can reveal a person's age. Age spots occur mainly because of over exposure to the sun, thus, should be called as sun spots instead of age spots. However, since they have been commonly observed in people above the age of 40, they are referred to as age spots. Impaired liver function and dietary deficiencies can also conduce to the formation of these spots.

When the body is exposed to sunlight, it produces cells called melanocytes, to protect the skin from damage due to excessive exposure to the sun. These melanocytes produce a dark brown pigment called melanin, which gives the skin a suntanned appearance. However, a typical day in the sun can also cause an uneven jump in melanocytes. This weird production pattern conduces to formation of irregular coloring or skin pigmentation. Though these spots are harmless they affect the cosmetic appearance of a person, which is why age spots removal treatments have gained popularity across the globe. Moreover, the natural aspect of age spots home remedies has caused them to be preferred to over-the-counter face creams that have side effects on prolonged use. Read more on age spots on face.

Home Remedies for Age Spots Treatment

Remedy # 1: Horseradish
Horseradish, though not popularly known as a medical herb, is a fantastic herb that helps remove age spots and freckles. Just grate one 4 inch long piece of horseradish and add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to it. Mix well and allow the mixture to sit for 2 weeks (shaking daily). Then strain it into a small container and store it in the refrigerator. Take small amounts of this mixture and apply it on the spots 3 times a day. However, do test for anyallergies or skin irritations on a small patch of your skin before applying it on the face.

Remedy # 2: Onion and Vinegar
Chop an onion finely and extract its juice. Combine 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of onion juice in a container. Mix well and apply it on the age spots. Read more on skin care.

Remedy # 3: Lemon Juice
Take a lemon and rub it directly onto the spot. Citric acid present in the lemons makes them one of the strongest skin lightening natural remedies. You could even dab lemon juice onto the spots twice a day for two months to see the spots begin to fade away. However, people with hypersensitive skin should avoid this.

Remedy # 4: Castor Oil
Rubbing castor oil directly onto the skin twice a day helps blot out age spots. Castor oil penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin and its acid and anti-inflammatory properties lighten the age spots. Castor oil should be kept away from the eyes and should only be used externally.

Remedy # 5: Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera gel and juice have been known for healing scores of skin disorders and problems like skin burns. Aloe Vera juice and gel are good remedies to remove age spots on skin. Just rub the gel or juice onto the spots twice a day. It will take a month before you notice any improvements.

Remedy # 6: Vitamin E
Cut the vitamin E capsule and apply the oil contained within directly on the age spots. Daily application helps reduce the appearance of age spots. In addition to this, one can even take vitamin E supplements daily.

Remedy # 7: Chick Pea Paste
Take 1/3 cup of fresh chick peas and mash it up with a little water to form a paste. Smear this paste onto the spots and leave it until it dries. Then wash it away.

Remedy # 8: Green Papaya
Take a cold piece of green papaya and rub its fleshy side on the skin to reduce age spots. Leave the papaya on the spots for 15-20 minutes and then wash it away. Apply the papaya daily until the desired lightness has been attained.

Age spots home remedies are the safest and most inexpensive ways of reducing age spots. However, it is important to note that eliminating these spots will take time, so do not expect immediate results. These age spots home remedies are not magic potions and you may have to wait for several months before noticing visible results. Nevertheless, do not give up! Try one remedy for a month or two and then try another one.