Natural Remedies for Age Spots

Many of us have age spots, (also known as liver spots,) and most of us do not like them, especially when they are on the face.  Just looking in the cosmetic department of any store tells us that while we as individuals do not like them, the cosmetic industry loves them, as evidenced by the large array of expensive lotions and potions to treat them.  Those of us with a Celtic heritage are more likely to get them, especially where there has been extended sun exposure.

 

Spots can be a variety of colors, and while harmless, they can disguise something more sinister – Melanoma, so getting a skin check occasionally is important.  It takes a long time to develop these spots, and it will take time to fade them out, but persevere, you can get rid of them!

Apple cider vinegar is a very effective treatment for age spots.  Apply with a cotton bud or finger, leave on for 20 minutes or so and rinse off.  For an even stronger mix, blend with a little onion juice (not recommended prior to a romantic interlude!)

To speed up the process, you can mix 3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar into a mug full of water (hot or cold), and drink this twice daily for a month. This will not only improve your age spots, but it will also give you a healthy young glow and make you feel energized and active. 

Aloe Vera Juice is also effective – simply rub on the spot and leave it to do its work.  Aloe does not need to be washed off

 

Lemon Juice will also bleach them and eventually they will no longer be visible.  You need to use fresh lemon, not the stuff in bottles.  

 

Castor Oil is also helpful, just rub on the spots twice daily and you should see visible results in about a month. 

 

Sandalwood.  (A personal favourite) You can make homemade pack with two tablespoons of sandalwood powder, two teaspoons of rose water, and one teaspoon each of glycerine and lemon juice. Apply this pack on the spots and allow it to dry naturally. Use cold water to wash it off. Repeat a few times a week until your brown spots disappear.

I use Sandalwood oil, glycerine and lemon juice.  It smells great, and seems to be helping

Have you got Age Spots?  Do they bother you? Do you treat them with anything?