Dark spots and blemishes on the face can easily be lightened or treated in order to restore a glowing complexion and a clear skin. Dark spots, patches, and other marks on the face can be a result of excess production of melanin in the skin.
When the skin is injured, the body’s natural response is to send melanin to heal it. At times, this can result in an overproduction of melanin, causing hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin at certain spots or patches.
* Lemon Juice- Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected area.
- Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
- Continue using this dark spot removal remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
* Potato- Slice up a potato.
- Place one slice directly onto the hyperpigmented area.
- Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
* Buttermilk- Take 4 teaspoons of buttermilk.
- Add in 2 teaspoons of fresh tomato juice.
- Mix the two ingredients (both have excellent bleaching properties) and then apply the mixture to the affected area.
- Wash it off after 15 minutes.
* Aloe Vera- Extract fresh aloe vera gel from an aloe leaf.
- Apply it directly on the dark patches and spots.
- Massage the area gently using your fingertips for a few minutes.
- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse your face.
- Repeat this once or twice daily for a few weeks to treat skin discolorations.
* Turmeric
- Make a thick paste of 2 teaspoons of turmeric, a little milk, and some lemon juice.
- Apply it onto the skin affected by black spots.
- Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.