Pigment spots darken the existencea huge number of representatives of the fair sex, whose main goal is to get rid of them. Of course, the easiest way to do this is with the help of a cosmetologist, but, alas, not everyone has this opportunity. So they resort to a variety of tricks. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes - no. And in some cases, an attempt to independently eliminate pigment spots leads to damage to the skin. Therefore, if you have decided to resort to traditional methods of treatment, choose safe recipes of traditional medicine. Which, in fact, we will tell you about now.
Whitening compresses
It's worth trying whitening products first.compresses that will make pigment spots lighter. Thanks to this, they become almost invisible against the general background of the skin. Remember that at the end of any compress it is necessary to apply a moisturizer, which will prevent irritation.
- Curd Compress
To prepare this compress you will need:You will need 100 grams of any cottage cheese and 5 drops of ammonia. Grind the cottage cheese with ammonia into a homogeneous mass and apply to the area of pigment spots, cover with gauze and plastic wrap. During the compress, you may feel a slight burning sensation, which indicates the effectiveness of the compress. However, if the burning becomes unbearable, the compress must be removed - this happens extremely rarely, if you have particularly sensitive skin. In all other cases, the compress should be left on for about 10 - 15 minutes, and then rinse with plenty of warm water. Inspect the areas where the compress was applied - if they remain reddened for longer than an hour, next time halve the duration of the procedure. Such compresses should be done every other day for a month. If you have not achieved the expected result after a month, the treatment can be continued. But not earlier than after a week's break.
- Kefir compress
If the previous compress causes too muchsevere skin irritation, but you really want to get rid of age spots, you can try a more gentle option - a kefir compress. Its effectiveness is very high, and it injures the skin much less. To prepare this compress, you will need 50 grams of kefir and half a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. Mix them thoroughly, then apply to age spots and cover with plastic wrap. Of course, this compress is quite liquid and tends to spread all over the skin, but still try not to allow this. Otherwise, it will also whiten. This means that the effect of the procedure will be zero. Such a compress can be repeated three times a week, no more often. The duration of the procedures is two months.
- Compress with sauerkraut
If you have sauerkraut, try it.the next compress. Squeeze out 100 grams of sauerkraut juice, then soak a small gauze napkin in it and apply it to the pigment spot. The duration of this compress is 30 minutes. It affects the skin quite gently, so you can repeat it almost every day. But not longer than one month - then you need to take a week's break.
Face Wiping
In order to eliminate it as quickly as possiblepigment spots on the face, you can use additional measures - for example, wiping the face. There are several very effective means for this that will not harm your skin.
- Lemon juice
Very often people think that it is bestwipe pigment spots on the face with pure lemon juice. However, you should never do this - you will simply burn your skin. It is much more reasonable to prepare a solution of lemon juice - squeeze half a fresh lemon and mix it with clean water in a ratio of three parts water to one part juice. Pour the resulting solution into a small, tightly closed container that can easily be put in a woman's purse. Also send a few cotton swabs there, with which, in fact, you will wipe the pigment spots on the face. This must be done at least three - five times a day.
- Cucumber lotion
You can make a whitening lotion based oncucumber. To do this, peel half a small cucumber, pour 100 grams of vodka and leave to infuse in a cool, dark place for at least a week. Before use, it is recommended to dilute the lotion with water in a one-to-one ratio. Wipe the pigment spots on the face with a cotton swab soaked in the lotion about three times a day.
- Lotion of parsley
For particularly stubborn pigment spots, you cantry wiping with parsley lotion. It is quite difficult to prepare, but the result will surely please you. First, mince 200 grams of fresh parsley, then place it in a sieve and pour boiling water over it. Then place it in a glass container, pour 100 grams of vodka and leave to infuse in the refrigerator for 5 days. Then strain the infusion and add the juice of half a lemon. Mix thoroughly and pour it back into a glass container with a lid. That's it, the lotion is ready - it must be stored in a dark place. Wipe the age spots on your face at least five times a day. But after a week, you will need to take a three-day break. Do not forget about the need to regularly use a moisturizer so as not to injure the skin.
- Aspirin Lotion
Pronounced pigment spots can be removedusing aspirin lotion. It is prepared very easily - it will not take much time. Pour 100 grams of water into a small glass or plastic container, then add 10 pre-crushed acetylsalicylic acid tablets, mix thoroughly. Do not use soluble aspirin, as it will not give the desired effect. In the resulting lotion, moisten a cotton pad and wipe the entire skin of the face, and not just pigment spots. It is necessary to wipe the skin with this lotion at least three times a week. After a week, you will need a three-day break. Although most often, after a month, it is possible to achieve the desired result.
Whitening Masks
If all the above mentioned means do not workhelp, you can add whitening masks. Of course, you will have to tinker with them, but the results are amazing - in just a few months you can get rid of the most pronounced pigment spots.
- Berry Mask
The following are suitable for preparing a berry mask:almost all berries, as they contain a large amount of fruit acid. Which, in fact, whitens the hated pigment spots. But if possible, it is worth giving preference to blackcurrant berries, as it is the most effective. Mash the berries with a fork until mushy, then apply to the pigment spots and leave for about 20 minutes. If your skin is very sensitive and you feel a strong burning sensation, add one tablespoon of sour cream to the berries. After the procedure, wash off the mask with water and apply a moisturizer to your face. In most cases, you can whiten a pigment spot on your face quite quickly - in just a couple of weeks.
- Egg mask with lemon
If a pigment spot needs to be removedsensitive skin, you can try an egg mask with lemon. To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of honey, half a lemon and two egg whites. If you have a mixer - that's great. If not - you will have to make do with a whisk - the whites need to be whipped until thick foam. As you whip, add honey and the juice of half a lemon to the whites. Apply the resulting foam to the age spots in a thick layer and leave for 30 minutes - you should not feel any burning. Then rinse with plenty of water and apply your moisturizer. Such masks can be done three to four times a week until the age spot disappears. By the way, this mask can be used even for teenagers, as it is completely safe.
- Apple mask
If you don’t mind messing around with making masks,If you want, you can take a simpler route - make an apple mask. It is best to use green sour apples for this, but if you don't have them at hand, you can take any. Peel half a small apple and grate it on a fine grater, lightly knead it to release juice. Apply the resulting mass to the pigment spots, cover first with a gauze napkin, and then with plastic wrap. Leave the mask on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with plenty of cool water and wipe with lemon juice diluted with water in a one-to-one ratio. You can do this mask twice a week for a month. Then you need to take a two-week break.
- Bell pepper
A mask made from sweet pepper is no less effective.It is prepared quite simply - grate half of a peeled sweet red pepper on a fine grater, add the juice of half a lemon and apply to the pigment spot. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Then soak a cotton swab in hydrogen peroxide and wipe the pigment spot. After ten minutes, rinse the skin with water again and apply a small amount of sour cream, which moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Despite the fact that this mask acts quite gently, you should not overuse it - twice a week is enough. The duration of one bleaching course is a month, after which a week's break is necessary.
- Mask of dill and parsley
If you have oily skin, you can tryget rid of age spots on the face with a mask of dill and parsley. This mask can be prepared in advance, for a week, so as not to waste time before applying it. You will need 300 grams of fresh dill and parsley, one lemon, a tablespoon of honey, half a teaspoon of coarse table salt and a half-liter glass jar with a lid. Wash the dill and parsley thoroughly, then mince them. After the parsley, add the unpeeled lemon, right with the peel. Then mix all the ingredients and place in the jar. Before the first use, let the mask brew for at least one day. Apply the mask to the age spots in a thick layer, then cover with plastic wrap. Duration of the mask is 60 minutes, after which you need to rinse the skin with plenty of cool water. Do not be alarmed - the skin on your face will be reddened for about an hour. This is a completely normal phenomenon, indicating only that the process is going well. But the mask is quite strong, so do not do it more than three times a week. It will not speed up the process of removing pigment spots, but the skin can be damaged quite seriously.
- Lemon-honey mask
It is impossible not to mention the lemon-honey mask.- it very gently lightens age spots. And it is prepared simply and quickly - mix one tablespoon of lemon juice and honey in a non-metal container. Apply the resulting mass to age spots, cover with a gauze napkin so that the mass does not spread. Leave the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with running water. No need to apply cream - honey soothes and moisturizes the skin. We recommend reading:
