Home Remedies For Correcting Dark Spots - Do They Really Work?

When talking about home remedies, the kitchen is rich with a lot of ingredients that can be used to  prepare various home remedies to help correct facial dark spots. Majority of the Laboratorically prepared dark spot correctors are known to have a harsh effect on the surface on which it is applied and way too expensive. 

In fact, I ask myself, why apply a skin-burning chemical to your skin when there are natural cures which will neither burn your skin nor cost you your cloth!

Although it is recommended to consult your dermatologist in case of severe dark spots, but there is no need for an expensive trip to your dermatologist if you knew the items in your Kitchen which you can use to get rid of dark spots, facial marks, acne scars and such other spots.

So what are these natural remedies and why do they work?

 

Citrus Fruits

Citruses contain Vitamin C which is a natural bleaching agent. Hence, Citruses like oranges, lemons and lime are rich in Vitamin C. Of all citrus fruits however, lemon is reputed to be the most effective home remedy for correcting dark spots, especially for age spots. Simply apply some lemon juice directly on the spot, using a dab of cotton. The citric acid in the juice would work to bleach the spot and make your skin clear.

Lemon Concoctions

Besides using lemon alone, lemon juice may also be used as an ingredient for various home remedies for correcting dark spots. Lemon or lime juice can be added in various vegetable and fruit masks such as cucumbers and apricots. Lemon can also be mixed with Parsley juice, orange and red currant juices. This may also be applied with your favorite moisturizing cream. This mixture also has a lightening effect that works well with freckles and dark spots.

Milk and honey

Milk and honey are also good natural remedies for correcting dark spots. Just like lemon, you can use these two as it is or with other ingredients. For milk, you can use either sour milk or buttermilk which both contain lactic acid. This acid in milk has a gentle peeling effect which lightens skin without irritating it. Honey, on the other hand has several skin renewing properties. It may be heated and applied alone or mixed with wheat germ for a more lightening effect.

In addition to all of these, you can also try the following:

•  Make a paste of saffron and add some honey, apply it on the face to remove black spots.
• Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots.
• Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
• Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots.
• Soak a chappathi  in milk overnight. Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. 

Repeat for several days.