10 Best Home Remedies for Dark Spots on Face

Clear skin is a dream of every woman. Dark spots on the skin, especially on facial area can be pretty embarrassing and it can cause several hitches. Acne is the main root cause of getting dark spots on the face. Usually acne subsidies by itself and without leaving any spot or mark, but if it get scratched or deliberately broken, then the acne leaves a mark behind and can become a cause for sensitivity and concern. Dark spots affect both dark skin people and fair skin people. With the growing age, you also get dark spots on legs, as your body may start producing excess melanin pigment which causes darker skin.

Instead of taking expensive trip to your dermatologist, you can take the help of your kitchen. Kitchen has lot of rich ingredients which can help to cure dark spots and these techniques can be tried by sitting at home. The home remedies for dark spots on face have been listed down.

Citrus fruits

 

Citrus fruits like lemon, orange and lime is a rich source of vitamin C and is a natural bleaching agent. Among all citrus fruits, lemon is the most efficient and effective home remedy which can cure dark spots. Take out fresh lemon juice, dab a cotton swab into it and rub it on the affected skin part. The citric juice from the lemon will work as bleach and it will clear the skin.

Various concoctions

Apart from lemon juice, various ingredients available in home can be used to remove the dark spots. You can make different fruit masks by adding lemon juice or lime juice into vegetables like carrot, cucumber and papaya. Apricots can also be mixed with lemon juice to make a facial mask. Apply the mask on the face for about 20-30 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Mixture of parsley juice, red current juice can be added with few lemon drops, it can be used as a moisturizing cream to clear the skin. This mixture also helps in lightening brown spot and freckles.

Aloe Vera gel

Aloe Vera gel is a natural cleanser and can be used regularly as a face wash to get the required result or apply aloe Vera overnight on pigmented areas and rinse with hot water next morning for better results. Aloe Vera is also widely used for natural acne scar treatment for face.

Potatoes

Not many people know that potatoes also lightens the dark spots. One way to use potatoes is by just slicing a potato and placing it right on top of the dark spots. Then leave it on for a few minutes before washing your face with warm water. Or Potatoes can also be combined with some honey to be used as a facemask.

Milk and honey

Milk and honey can be used as a natural remedies to clear the dark spots. Milk can even replaced with buttermilk or sour milk, as both contain lactic acid. Milk gives gentle peeling effect and fades off the dark spots. On the other hand honey rejuvenates skin and gives glow. To get the more lightening effect honey can be applied with wheat germ.

Turmeric

The wonder spice turmeric can also be used to remove blackheads and dark spots, but be very sure to wash both hands and face carefully as it can stain. Mix turmeric with a few drops of water and make a paste, spread it on the skin and leave for about half an hour before rinsing off.

 

Sugar cubes

 Sugar cubes can also be used to remove dark spots by lightly scrubbing away the black spots  on a daily basis. Sugar cubes are a great way to exfoliate the blemishes on the skin.

Apple cider vinegar

Mix some amount of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl and apply it on the dark spots and pigmentation marks. If the mixture still stings, add more water to it. Rinse it off with some lukewarm water and then you may use your favorite serum and moisturizer.

Fresh vegetable

Cut slices are another good home remedy which can lighten dark spots. Take chilled slices of potato, tomato or cucumber and rub it gently on the skin.

There are also a number of natural skin care products available in the market with speeds up the process.

It is always recommended to apply sunscreen lotion before stepping out of the house. Get the facial done at least once in a month to improve your skin tone. Wash your face with cold water before, after bed and develop healthy skincare habits.