Facial blemishes such as age spots are among the common complaints of an aging population. Compared to wrinkles, age spots are more easily managed and camouflaged. The plethora of home remedies for age spots on face is proof positive that the affliction, though harmless, is bothersome for many people.
Apple cider has been touted as a cure for a number of unrelated conditions. For fading age spots, it is recommended that equal parts Apple Cider Vinegar should be mixed with onion juice and applied on blotches with a cotton ball. The solution should be left on the skin for half an hour each time over a six-week period. The treatment can also be tried with plain lemon juice. Citric acid in lemon is a fading agent, but it is not known if the treatment will completely erase age spots on face.
Another home remedy for age spots calls for mixing grated horseradish in a ΒΌ cup of vinegar for two weeks. The mixture is decanted and the liquid is applied to brown spots three times a day until the skin imperfections lose color. A simpler version of this treatment uses ground chickpeas mixed with a little water to make a paste. The paste is applied to age spots until completely dry after which it is washed off. As with the other home remedies for age spots on face, this process should be repeated every day until desired result is achieved.
Fruits and vegetables seem to be a staple in home remedies. In treating age spots on face, it is suggested that discolorations be treated by directly applying some fresh produce from the kitchen: a clove of garlic, a slice of red onion, unripe black walnuts, dandelion stem or a part of a green papaya purportedly have a lightening effect on age spots. Perennial home remedy favorites such as castor oil, aloe Vera gel and vitamin E cream are also suggested to neutralize hyper pigmentation on the face.
It must be noted that none of the home remedies are overnight solutions. It will take time and a lot of patience before any discernible difference can be attributed to any of these home remedies.