Freckles /Sun spots/Age spots

Freckles or Sun spots

As they say, girls can kill to get flawless skin that actresses and models have. Well, there is no need to kill anybody when home remedies can do the trick for you.  If you’ve had too much sun exposure then you can most likely blame that for those dark spots, known as hyperpigmentation. But here’s the thing, it’s not just external factors that cause those frustrating dark spots on your face and body.  Aging,  pregnancy, prescription medication and hormonal imbalances are some of the other culprits.

Freckles/Brown spots are tan or light brown spots on your skin. They’re made of clusters of skin cells that contain the pigment melanin. Unlike moles, which are raised, freckles are flat. Freckles aren’t painful or harmful.
No one is born with freckles, even though they may be genetic. They’re triggered by sun exposure.
On exposure to ultraviolet radiation from both natural and tanning lights, the melanocytes increase the production of melanin, and the skin tends to get darker and tanned. This production and deposition happen to provide further protection against the sun rays.
Sunscreen won’t get rid of existing freckles, but it helps prevent new ones. You should wear sunscreen year-round, even when it’s cloudy.
The dermatologists offers these tips:
• Sunscreen should have an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Apply sunscreen to bare skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors.
• Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Best Home Remedies to Remove Freckles on Face

 Use Amla to Get Rid of Freckles

Amla and Water – Take 1-2 tsp of amla powder and add enough water to it so that a paste can be formed. Apply it evenly on the affected parts of the skin and wait till it dries completely. Wash off with plain water.

Re-apply this amla face pack twice in a week for effective results. Optionally you can add a pinch of turmeric as well to increase its efficacy.

Amla and Milk Powder – Alternatively, take 2 tsp each of amla powder and milk powder in a bowl. Add required amount of rose water or aloe Vera gel and mix all the ingredients to get a smooth paste.

Apply on thoroughly cleansed face, and then massage in circular motion. Keep it on for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with fresh water. Repeat twice in a week to see significant reduction in freckles.

Banana in home remedies to remove freckles

Banana and Rice Flour – Mash one ripe banana and add 2 tsp rice flour and also 4 tsp cold milk to it. Mix together and prepare a paste. Apply an even layer of that on the affected parts and then let it dry completely.
Wash off with plain water. Repeat 1-2 times a week.

Banana and Mint – In a blender, put a handful of fresh mint leaves and make a paste. Add the mint paste to a mashed banana. Mix together and then apply it on the freckled skin.

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off with plain water. Repeat thrice in a week.

Banana Peel – Simply take a banana peel and rub the white side of the peel on the affected parts for a couple of minutes. Let it sit for few minutes and then wash your face with plain water. Do this once daily.

Banana and Guava – Combine together the pulp of banana and guava. Apply the resultant mixture on to the freckled skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.

Rinse off with water and repeat every day. Guava contains lycopene, which is highly beneficial to treat any kind of skin pigmentation.

Lighten Freckles with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar and Water – In a bowl, dilute some apple cider vinegar with equal amount of water. Apply the solution onto the affected area of the skin. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off with luke warm water. Repeat twice every day.

apple cider vinegar for freckles

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey – Add one tsp honey to one tbsp apple cider vinegar. Apply the resultant mix to the freckles and then let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Use luke warm water to rinse off. Repeat daily.

How to use eggplant in home remedies to remove freckles

Cut a slice from fresh eggplant. Ideally the slice would be 1/4 inch thick. Rub one slice on the freckles in circular motion. Let the juice get absorbed by the skin.

Take another slice and then rub on the skin. Let the juice sit on the skin for 10-15 minutes and then wash the face with fresh water. Repeat everyday.

Treat freckles using lemon juice

Lemon Juice – Extract the juice from half of a lemon. Apply the lemon juice directly on the freckled skin with a cotton ball. Let it sit on the skin for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with plain water.

Repeat this treatment daily for best results. You can use diluted lemon juice, in case you have sensitive skin.

Lemon Juice and Honey – Alternatively, you can combine lemon juice and honey to treat the freckles on the skin. Take honey and lemon juice in equal part and mix together.

Add a pinch of salt and then apply the mixture on the freckles. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with plain water. Repeat every day.

Lemon Juice and Yogurt – Add two tsp lemon juice to two tbsp of plain yogurt. Mix together and also apply it directly on the freckles. Let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with plain water.

Lemon and Sugar – Cut one lemon in half and sprinkle some sugar on one half. Gently rub this on the freckled skin in circular motion.

Keep doing this for couple of minutes or until the sugar granules dissolve. Then wash the face with plain water and repeat 2-3 times in a week.

Use aloe vera gel to treat freckles

Aloevera and honey 

Aloe Vera Gel – The best way to treat freckles is by applying aloe vera gel. Apply the gel directly on the freckles and then massage for couple of minutes. Let it sit for next 10-12 minutes and also rinse off with plain water. You can also use this as an overnight treatment.

Aloe Vera Gel and Honey – Mix together one tsp aloe vera gel, one tsp milk and half tsp honey. Apply the resultant mixture onto the affected parts of the skin and massage gently.

Leave it on for 30-40 minutes and wash off with plain water. Repeat every alternate day. This combination of aloe vera, milk and honey is very effective to control melanin production and lighten the freckles on face.

Aloe Vera Gel and Papaya – Add a tsp of mashed papaya to some aloe vera gel and mix together. Apply the mixture on to the freckled skin and then let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with plain water. Repeat 3-4 times in a week.

How to use turmeric in home remedies to remove freckles

Turmeric and Water – Here is a simple remedy to treat freckles using turmeric. Take half tsp turmeric and make a paste by adding some water to it.

Apply it on to the freckles and then massage for couple of minutes. Let it be on the skin until it dries completely. Wash off with luke warm water. Repeat everyday.

Turmeric and Amla Powder – Add two tsp lemon juice to two tbsp of amla powder and one tsp turmeric powder. Mix together and then apply the mixture on the freckled skin.

Let it sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes and dry naturally. Rinse off with plain water. If you have dry skin, replace lemon juice with rose water.

Turmeric for sun spots

Turmeric and Lemon Juice – Take one tsp each of turmeric powder and baking soda. Add one tbsp corn flour and two tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Mix everything and then prepare a paste. Apply it on the freckles. Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and wash off with plain water. Use twice or thrice in a week.

Turmeric and Gram Flour – Mix together one tsp gram flour, a pinch of turmeric powder and some milk to make a smooth paste.

Furthermore, apply the mixture on the freckled skin and let it dry. Gently scrub it off while removing. And wash the face with plain water. Reapply 2-3 times per week.

Use yogurt in home remedies to remove freckles

Plain Yogurt – Take a couple of tbsp of fresh, plain yogurt and apply it on the face. Massage in circular motion while giving special attention to the freckled areas. Leave it on the skin for 20-25 minutes and then wipe off with a soft wet towel. Splash some water on the face. Repeat daily.

Yogurt and Tomato – Take one medium sized tomato and cut it into small cubes. Put the tomato cubes in the blender and make tomato pulp. Add one tsp each of yogurt and honey to the tomato pulp and give it a good mix.

Apply it on the freckled skin and then allow it to sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with plain water and repeat at least twice in a week.

Yogurt and Lemon Juice – The combination of yogurt and lemon juice is a very powerful home remedy to get rid of freckles on the face and other body parts. Simply take 2 tbsp of fresh yogurt and also mix it with juice of half of a lemon.

Apply it directly on to the freckles and then massage in circular motion for couple of minutes. Let it sit on the skin for another 10 minutes. Wash off with plain water. Reapply every alternate day.

Baking Soda For Freckles

Mix baking soda and castor oil together till it forms a paste  and apply on the affected skin.Keep it on for half an hour or so and then rinse it off.

Apply Papaya to Lighten Freckles

Papaya extract – Cut one papaya in small cubes and put them in the blender to prepare papaya pulp. Apply the pulp on the freckled skin and then allow it to sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with normal water. Do this daily for faster result.

Papaya and Lemon Juice – Prepare papaya pulp following the same method described above. Mix that with half tbsp lemon juice. Apply it on the freckled areas and then let it sit on the skin for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with normal water. Reapply once in every 2-3 days.

Buttermilk for sun spots

Dip a cotton swab in buttermilk and apply it on the affected area. Wash your skin after 15-20 minutes. If your’s is oily skin or acne prone skin, mix a little lime juice or tomato juice to the buttermilk before applying it to your skin.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is believed to contain effective anti-aging properties, and is often used to reduce the appearance of age spots.

• Massage a drop of pure sandalwood essential oil directly onto the age spots.

• Alternatively, you can mix a pinch of sandalwood powder with a couple of drops each of rose water, glycerine and lemon juice. Apply this paste onto the age spots and leave to dry for 20 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.

Onion juice

Onion juice is very useful i lightening the sun spots.Extract onion juice and add drops of lemon .Instead of lemon curd can also be used.Apply on affected area and then rinse it off followed by a sunscreen.

Home remedies are safe to use but can take time.Have faith and belief that you will be cured and it will surely work.

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