Creams For Dark Spots On Your Face

Dark spots on the face are common because they have many different causes. The good news is that there are homemade, natural creams to combat the dark spots on your face.

Why do I have dark spots on my face?

The spots are often the result of an excess of natural pigment (melanin), for example due to a higher presence of cells. One of the main causes is sun exposure, which can cause short-term or permanent patches.

The most common types of spots on your face (or any other part of the skin) are moles, freckles, and lentigines (bean-shaped). Even though these are not harmful to your health, many people decide to have them removed for aesthetic reasons.

Recommendations to avoid dark spots

• Protect yourself from the sun, especially during midday in the summer. Do not expose yourself to the sun without a high factor sunscreen or cream. Also wear a cap and sunglasses.
• Have a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also don’t forget fish and walnuts, two very good foods for the health of your skin.
• Drink at least six glasses of water a day to keep your skin and body well hydrated.

• Wash your face every day and moisturize it. Before going to bed, remove your makeup and wash your face with warm water. Use a good moisturizer in the morning and use natural products if possible.

Natural remedies for dark spots on the face

The following remedies can be applied to your face without any problems to gradually combat dark spots:

Natural liquids and powders

• Apple cider vinegar : Soak a cotton swab in apple cider vinegar and apply daily. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.
• Coconut cream : Coconut milk can also be used. Apply the cream every night and leave it on until the next day.

• Lemon juice : This is the most popular remedy for dark spots. However, you should be careful and only use the juice at night or when you do not leave the house. When the juice comes into contact with the sun, it can have the opposite effect.
• Milk: Milk has been used for thousands of years to make skin soft and beautiful. For example, Cleopatra bathed in goat’s milk. The lactic acid removes dead skin cells and makes the skin paler, making your skin clear again. You can use yogurt in the same way. Massage the product gently on your face, let it dry and then wash it off with warm water.
  

• Olive Oil : The oil should be extra virgin (the purest olive oil in existence). Apply some oil to your face with a cotton swab. Wait for the oil to dry and then remove it with warm water.
• Hydrogen peroxide: This is an unlikely whitener (also used to whiten teeth). Use in the evening by soaking a cotton swab in it and applying it gently to your skin. Do this every day for two weeks.
• Turmeric powder : This is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, but is also an excellent remedy for dark spots on the skin. Apply the powder to your face with a little water or lemon juice. Massage gently and rinse off after 30 minutes.

Herbal remedies

• Onion : This is another fantastic remedy for dark spots, thanks to the nutrients contained in the juice. Use an onion topically on the skin against wrinkles and acne. Leave on for ten minutes and then wash off with cold water. If you have sensitive or damaged skin, the onion will cause a burning sensation. Remove the onion as soon as possible.
• Cucumber: This should not be missing from the list of resources for the skin (it is the most common symbol for a treatment at the spa for a reason). This vegetable is very high in water, vitamin E, natural oils and nutrients that can restore vitality to the skin and help remove wrinkles and dark spots. Cut it into slices and make a homogeneous paste. Apply it to your face for ten minutes and then cleanse.

• Aloe vera: Another must-have product, used by Nefertiti as far back as ancient Egyptian times. It nourishes the skin and makes it smooth. Cut off an aloe vera leaf and remove the gel. Apply it to areas with spots and let it soak for 30 minutes.

• Tomato : Tomato juice contains a high proportion of nutrients, such as vitamins A and C and proteins that can help prevent free radicals from multiplying. Cut a tomato in half and apply it to your face to release the juice. That is an excellent remedy for sunburn .

• Chamomile: Chamomile tea can be used as a skin toner. Use the tea for a deep cleansing of the face. Make a regular tea and soak a cotton swab in it. Apply it to your face and let it dry. You don’t have to wash the stuff off.

Finally, note…

We hope you found this information about creams for dark spots on the face helpful. However, if you notice dark spots forming abnormally or growing suddenly, see a doctor immediately. Such phenomena can be a sign that something more serious is going on.

Photos: Shannon Kringen, Kristen Taylor, Daniel R. Blume, ER and Jenny and Eddi.