Natural Ways to Support Your Skin's Health

4. Natural Remedies: Harnessing the Power of Nature

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Although contemporary skincare products might be rather powerful, age spots and other skin issues have long been addressed with abundance of natural therapies utilised for ages. Often accompanied with the extra benefit of being free from strong chemicals and mild on the skin, these natural remedies Lemon juice is one often used natural cure. Lemons' citric acid functions as a natural whitening agent and over time helps age spots fade. To use, just dab fresh lemon juice straight on the afflicted areas with a cotton ball. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes then rinse off. But lemon juice might make your skin more susceptible to sunshine, hence always follow up with sunscreen and stay away from direct sun right after application. Aloe vera is another quite useful natural cure. Aloe vera, well-known for its calming and therapeutic qualities, also includes aloin, a naturally occurring depigenting agent. Direct fresh aloe vera gel straight on your age spots, keep it on for half an hour, then rinse. Twice everyday is optimal for results. Another natural item that could remove age spots is apple cider vinegar. Its alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate the skin and boost cell turnover. Mix equal amounts apple cider vinegar and water; apply with a cotton ball to the afflicted areas; rinse a few minutes later. Not only is green tea good when drank; it may also be used topically to help remove age spots. Green tea's polyphenols have antioxidant qualities that might assist to lighten dark spots and guard the skin from free radical damage. Strong green tea should be brewed, let cool, then dab on your skin with a cotton ball. Although these natural therapies have great power, keep in mind that they usually act more slowly than commercial products. Consistency is essential; you will need to use these medicines consistently over several weeks or months to have appreciable results. To guarantee you won't have any side effects from a new treatment, always undertake a patch test as well.