Homemade Remedies for Age Spots

Age spots are the brown spots that appear on the skin due to prolonged exposure to the sun. They can be prevented by using a sunscreen when you go out. But, if they are already present, try one of these homemade remedies for age spots.

Homemade Remedies for Age Spots - Strawberry Mask

A strawberry yogurt face mask is one of the best and most delightful homemade remedies for age spots. It gently lightens freckles and age spots on the skin and promotes rejuvenation of the skin.

Ingredients:

1 fresh strawberry

2 teaspoons plain yogurt (Don't use low-fat, only whole milk.)

2 drops frankincense essential oil

½ teaspoon cosmetic grade clay

Directions:

Mash the strawberry and mix the juice of the berry with the remaining ingredients. Apply the mask to clean, dry skin and leave for fifteen - twenty minutes. Remove the mask with a warm, wet washcloth and then moisturize. Repeat this treatment daily until desired results are achieved. If you have dry skin, use the mask only twice per week.

Homemade Remedies for Age Spots - Yogurt Mask

A yogurt mask is one of the most effective homemade remedies for age spots because of its bleaching effect. Although it works mildly, yogurt will lighten age spots on the skin.

Ingredients:

Plain, whole milk yogurt

Directions:

Wash the skin with warm water and pat dry. Then, apply a thick layer of the yogurt to the skin. Leave on for thirty minutes and rinse with warm water. Use daily until desired results are achieved, usually about three months.

Homemade Remedies for Age Spots - Lemon Juice

Lemon juice works wonders and is one of the best homemade remedies for age spots. The bleaching agent in lemon juice will lighten your age spots in no time.

Ingredients:

Lemon juice

Soft bristled paintbrush

Directions:

Paint age spots with lemon juice using the paint brush every day. The age spots will begin to fade and noticeable results should be achieved within three months.

Homemade Remedies for Age Spots - Vinegar and OrangeJuiceWash

Apple cider vinegar mixed with orange juice is another of the best homemade remedies for age spots when applied on a daily basis. This mixture will gently and naturally bleach the age spots.

Ingredients:

Apple cider vinegar

Orange juice

Directions:

Combine equal parts apple cider vinegar and orange juice. Wash the skin with warm water and pat dry. Apply the mixture to the age spots and allow to dry. Noticeable effects should be seen within three months.