Age spots have been referred to as many things and given a variety of names, some of which are lentigines, sun spots or liver spots. They are generally harmless and have a brownish or yellow color. Age spots are a discoloration of the skin so it is different than a mole or some other type of growth.
The location of the age spots are usually on the back side of the hands and on the arms and may also be found on the neck and possibly on the face. Age spots can be from age but their severity is compounded by sun exposure over a period of years. Therefore, there are two contributing factors – age and sun. Age spots remedies vary and usually are effective on the spots, regardless of the cause.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, mixed with the juice of an onion and rubbed directly on the skin has proven to be one of many age spots remedies. It is important to leave this solution on the skin for a minimum of 30 minutes and apply it once a day for about six weeks to cause the age spots to lighten.
This remedy can be repeated longer than six weeks if the age spots are not completely gone. Another one of the age spot remedies is to mix three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, either hot or cold. Drink it two times a day for 30 days to lessen the age spots, as well as give a young glow to your face.
Lemon Juice
This age spots remedy is simple. Dab the lemon juice squeezed from a lemon onto the age spots two times a day. The lemon juice can be left on as long as you wish, except if you are going outside. The lemon juice makes the skin more sensitive.
Castor Oil
Castor oil used to be a remedy for everything back in the day. Today, there are other remedies that are much easier on the body internally. The castor oil age spots remedies should be rubbed onto the age spots two times a day about 12 hours apart. You should notice a difference in about a month.
Any of these remedies can minimize or eliminate the age spots, but it would be wise to protect your her skin in the sunlight.
