Once you encounter your first age spot, it feels like your youth has officially slipped away and never coming back. Hiding your age spots with skin concealers only does so much. The best way to tackle pesky age spots is to make them disappear with non-invasive treatments. Fortunately, you don't even have to leave your house or your kitchen to treat them. There are home remedies for age spots that're right under your nose. You just have to open your pantry or fridge door!
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Onion
The high sulfur content found in this staple vegetable provides skin benefits related to lifting pesky age spots. Simply grab a sliced onion and rub directly to the skin area three times a day or grate half an onion and create a paste with a tablespoon of honey. Rub the mask on the age spots, leave for 10 minutes and rinse.
Papaya
The tropical fruit is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin A, which can free the skin of age spots. Grating or blending the fruit into a paste and applying directly to the skin daily is the best way to go. Just make sure to leave the mixture on the skin spots for 10 minutes or more before washing off.
Watermelon
Watermelon contains a compound known as Lycopene, which repairs damaged skin tissues and slows down the process of aging. Try drinking a glass of fresh watermelon juice a day. Rubbing the flesh and juice directly to the skin will also lighten the appearance of age spots.
Garlic paste
Garlic is a kitchen staple that has great skin benefits thanks to a compound known as allicin. Create a garlic paste and place it directly to the skin area. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is delicious, but make sure you leave a little extra for your skin next time around. The ingredient contains a large amount of lactic acid, which helps clear the skin. To remove age spots, just apply directly to skin and wash with warm water after a few minutes.
Oil and vinegar
Blasting age spots can be done if you have oil and vinegar around the kitchen–and who doesn't? Combine about a tablespoon of each and mix together. Apply to your skin, but to avoid irritation, don't leave for longer than 30 minutes.
Yogurt
Yogurt is packed with vitamins, calcium and probiotics perfect for your daily diet, but it also contains lactic acid for the skin. Plain Greek yogurt is perfect to banish age spots. The remedy that dates back to ancient times is a proven favorite.
Apple cider vinegar
The acid content in apple cider vinegar is great at lifting age spots. Since apple cider vinegar alone can be a bit harsh, mix in about a tablespoon of honey to a splash of the ingredient and mix. Apply the natural facial mask for noticeable results after a few applications.
Cucumber juice
Similar to lemon, cucumber juice has skin brightening properties that help erase age spots. Apply the juice directly to the skin several times a week to see results fast.
Cumin seed
Cumin is a staple spice in Latin cooking, but it can also be used for your skin. Boil a handful of seeds, strain and keep the water. Once the water has cooled, apply to your face and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.
Lemon
The citric acid in lemon can help bleach the age spots away. Apply the juice twice a day to your age spots and you should see results in six to eight weeks.
