How to naturally get rid of black spot on the face

You do not have to hide dark spots on your face with heavy makeup or subject your delicate skin to harsh chemical peels or laser treatments to remove annoying marks. Whether they are age-related "liver spots" or stubborn acne and insect bite scars, nature's warehouse holds effective options for removing most dark spots from your face. For starters, you only need to look in your kitchen or the grocery. Always check with a health professional about face spots that do not respond to simple home remedies.

Causes of Dark Spots

There are actually quite a few causes of dark spots. Overexposure to the sun is the biggest culprit for dark spots to appear on the skin. Too much sun over time is almost guaranteed to result in dark spots. Aging also has a big part to do with dark spots. Those that are aging and have had a lot of sun exposure in their life will really notice these start to show up when they hit around forty. Lack of vitamins, improper skin care, and stress are all major contributors as well. People who smoke cigarettes are also likely to develop dark spots. More serious conditions such as cancer and diabetes are also reasons dark spots may show up on the skin.

Best Natural Home Remedies to Remove Dark Spots

 

Lemon Juice Spot Treatment

Step 1

Roll one lemon on your kitchen counter for a few seconds, applying slight pressure with your hands to release the juice from the membranes.

Step 2

 

Slice the lemon in half crosswise, and squeeze the juice through a strainer or cheesecloth into a cup or bowl.

Step 3

 

Dip a cotton swab into the bowl, then apply a few drops of lemon juice to the spots you want to remove.

Step 4

 

Let the lemon juice dry, then rinse your face with cool water.

Step 5

 

Repeat this treatment each morning and evening until the spots fade.

Repeat weekly until your spots are less visible.

Things You'll Need

• Lemons
• Knife
• Strainer
• Small bowl or cup
• Cotton swabs
• 1/2 tsp. sugar

2. Aloe Vera

 

 Aloe has long been known for its healing properties of the skin. It has long been known to treat cases of sunburn, but did you also know that it is excellent in getting rid of dark spots and healing stings? Fresh aloe (preferably from the plant) should be rubbed on the dark spot and left for about an hour. Rinse this off with cold water and repeat twice a day for a month.

3. Buttermilk

Buttermilk is great for the skin and has been used for years as a natural beauty agent. It contains lactic acid which is very beneficial to the skin. Buttermilk applied directly to the skin with a cotton swab will help tremendously with black spots. All that is needed is the application, wait a couple minutes, and then rinse. It’s really that easy. If you have acne or are prone to oily skin then mixing a little lemon juice to the buttermilk will work great. Adding tomato juice to the buttermilk is also recommended and highly beneficial.

4. Onion Juice

This unlikely home remedy is not only used as a great hair tonic, but is also extremely beneficial for dark spots on the skin. Red onion actually acts as a bleaching agent because it is highly acidic in nature. You can rub some raw onion directly onto dark spots on the skin and you will definitely see a difference in their appearance. If you don’t want to rub raw onions on your face, no one’s really going to blame you. You can instead combine one tablespoon of onion juice with two tablespoons of honey and apply this to your dark spots for about twenty minutes. Don’t forget to always wash the area really well that you’ve used the onion remedy on. It must be done to remove the powerful smell.

5. Papaya

Papaya is wondrous for treating all kinds of conditions of the skin. It’s got a powerful enzyme in it that helps to get rid of dark spots, acne, and other skin blemishes. Fresh papaya that has been smashed to a pulp or grated should be applied directly to the dark spots on the skin and left for at least twenty minutes. This excellent home remedy for removing dark spots should be used a couple times each day until conditions improve.

6. Sugar Cubes

If you’ve got some sugar cubes lying around the kitchen and you’re looking for an easy way to get rid of dark spots, you’re in luck. All you need to do is rub these little cubes on the affected area and they will naturally remove the dark spots. The reason this works so well is because of the glycolic acid that is present in the sugar cubes. It also works to exfoliate blemishes if you’ve got them.

7. Tomato Juice

Tomato juice mixed with a bit of lemon juice is one of the best remedies for a variety of different skin conditions. You can take it orally once a day or rub the areas you want to heal with this mixture soaked on a cotton ball.

8. Castor Oil

Castor oil has some of the strongest healing properties that help to get rid of dark spots easily and effectively. All that is needed is castor oil applied to a cotton ball that is applied to the dark spots in the morning and in the evening. Creating a ritual of doing this daily will help to quickly fade dark spots away.