Pigment spots can be depressingalmost any woman. Of course, there is little pleasant in such a "decoration"! But it is quite possible to get rid of age spots. The easiest way, of course, is to seek help from a professional cosmetologist who knows exactly how to help cope with your problem. But sometimes there is either not enough time or simply no money to visit a specialist - there can be many reasons. And in this case, you should not be upset - improvised means will come to your aid: traditional medicine recipes are often much more effective than salon procedures.
Causes of pigment spots
Before talking about ways to remove age spots, I would like to briefly mention the reasons for the appearance of age spots.
- Hormonal background
Sometimes the distribution of subcutaneous pigmentoccurs unevenly due to a disruption of the normal hormonal balance. This may be the result of a particular disease, hormonal changes in the body - for example, during adolescence or during pregnancy. By the way, expectant mothers often experience spots.
- Long stay in the sun
A tan is, of course, great - darkskin tone is a beauty for any woman. But in some cases, if the pigment is produced too actively, it may not have time to be distributed evenly. And then don't be surprised where the notorious pigment spots came from.
- Age changes
But most often pigment spots occur in peopleolder age. Firstly, melanin production does not occur in all cells. Secondly, the liver and kidneys eventually lose their full ability to remove toxins from the body. And they are removed from the body through the skin. As a result, pigment spots appear.
- Genetic predisposition
Sometimes there is a tendency for pigmentation to occurspots can be inherited. Therefore, if your parents had this phenomenon, do not be surprised to find pigment spots on your skin one day - the reasons for their appearance are your genes. As a rule, in most cases of pigment spots there is no threat to human health. The only negative side is aesthetic. That is why we will now try to figure out how to get rid of pigment spots on the skin. But we cannot fail to mention the small percentage when spots can appear due to certain diseases. Therefore, it is still worth visiting a dermatologist - he will be able to determine exactly why these spots appear.
Whitening lotions
In case the pigment spots are not toobright, you can try to get by with "little blood" - whitening lotions. They act quite gently and spare the skin. But at the same time they cope with pigment spots quite effectively. Just remember one very important thing - if after lotions your skin starts to peel heavily or even more sore, stop the treatment immediately. This means that your skin is too sensitive and folk recipes are not suitable for you.
- Cucumber lotion
To prepare this whitening lotionYou will need one medium-sized fresh cucumber and 50 grams of vodka. Wash the cucumber, grate it on a fine grater, place it in a glass container with a lid and fill it with vodka. Put it in the refrigerator for a week and do not forget to shake the container every day. After the lotion has infused, strain it using gauze, add 50 grams of water and pour it back into the glass container. Twice a day - in the morning and in the evening, wipe the pigment spots with a cotton pad soaked in cucumber lotion. After the skin dries, be sure to apply any moisturizing cream to the treated areas - this is simply necessary in order to avoid overdrying and peeling of the skin. The duration of the course of treatment should not exceed one month.
- Dill lotion
Dill lotion is very effective in eliminatingpigment spots. And besides, it will be a real find for those girls who suffer from oily skin. Prepare a bunch of fresh dill, 50 grams of vodka. Chop the dill very finely, pour it into a small glass jar or bottle that closes tightly. Then pour in vodka and leave to infuse in a dark and cool place. The lotion should be infused for at least a week, remembering to shake the bottle several times a day. Then strain the lotion and be sure to add 50 grams of clean boiled water, mix thoroughly. That's it, the lotion is ready! Pigment spots should be wiped at least three to four times a day. If you have oily skin, wipe your entire face twice a day - this will help get rid of blackheads and other rashes. And in this case, do not forget the moisturizer - the alcohol included in the lotion dries the skin a lot. Do not use this lotion for more than two weeks at a time. If you need to continue treatment, be sure to take at least a week off.
- Tomato lotion
Tomato lotion will also help to whiten your skinthe shortest time. And it is very easy to prepare - you will only need a tomato and clean boiled water. Squeeze out the juice (you can do this with a regular gauze cloth), pour it into any container and add a little water, shake. Such a lotion should be applied to age spots three times a day. After about 15 minutes, be sure to rinse the skin with cool water, dry and apply a moisturizer. In most cases, if the age spots are not very dark, about a two-week course of treatment is enough. If the treatment needs to be continued, take a week's break, then repeat.
- Lemon Lotion
Grate one medium-sized lemon,Place it in a small glass container with a narrow neck and pour 100 grams of cool boiled water. Close the container tightly and put it in the refrigerator for about five days. Afterwards, you can strain the lotion so that lemon particles do not remain on the skin. Wipe the skin with this lotion at least five times a day - try to treat only the pigmented areas of the skin. In about a week, you will notice significant improvements. If there is no skin irritation, the treatment can be continued for as long as you need.
Whitening Masks
If lotions alone are not enough,try whitening masks. They are much more active than lotions. But you also have to be more careful - otherwise there is a risk of developing skin damage. And be sure to give up whitening lotions! You will not enhance the effect, but you will definitely get problems!
- Mask made of clay
To combat pronounced pigmentationspots, try this mask. Buy regular medicinal clay powder and hydrogen peroxide at the drugstore. Make a creamy mass by mixing the clay with water - you should get a tablespoon. Add a third of a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide, mix again and apply to the pigment spots, avoiding contact with other areas of the skin. Remember - strictly on the pigment spot! Be sure to cover the mask with plastic wrap on top. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes, then rinse with plenty of cool water. You may feel slight discomfort - this is normal. But if the tingling or burning is too strong, wash off the mask immediately to avoid burning. Be sure to use a moisturizer! And not only immediately after you wash off the mask, but every day - morning and evening. By the way, immediately after the mask it will not hurt to lubricate the skin with sour cream. Do not do this mask more often than every other day - you risk damaging your skin. And the duration of the treatment course should not exceed three weeks. It is better to repeat it again after a couple of weeks. But, as a rule, even the most capricious spots give in after the first course of treatment.
- Sour cream mask
Strictly speaking, it would be correct to call ita hydroperite mask, but it sounds painfully scary. Sour cream in this case is just a base - you need to buy hydroperite tablets at the pharmacy. The most common one, the one our mothers used to lighten their hair in their youth. Grind half a tablet into powder, mix it with one tablespoon of sour cream and apply to the stain. Make sure that the mixture does not get on the rest of the skin! In order to avoid the mask spreading, cover it with gauze on top. You cannot use plastic wrap, since the effect of hydroperite will be many times stronger under it. This means that there is a risk of developing a burn - exactly what you should never allow. After ten minutes, wash off the mask with plenty of water. If the discomfort is too strong, wash off the mask immediately - it does not suit you. And be sure to monitor your skin for several hours after the mask - if it turns too red, breakouts or peeling appear, stop using this mask. And do not use the mask more than twice a week - you will injure your skin. The duration of the course of treatment is two weeks, no more. Then you need at least a month's break. Although in most cases, after such treatment, the spots look almost invisible.
- Mask with ammonia
A very effective remedy for eliminationpigmentation - the most common ammonia. If you do not have an allergic reaction to honey, you can use it as a base. Otherwise, take regular yogurt - of course, without additives. For a teaspoon of the base, you will need five drops of ammonia - mix the mass thoroughly and immediately apply it to problem areas of the skin. There will be a burning sensation in any case, but it should not be too strong. The duration of the mask is no more than 10 minutes, but if the discomfort is intense, wash off immediately - this mask is not suitable for you due to increased skin sensitivity. Immediately after the mask, apply a thick layer of moisturizer to the treated areas of the skin and leave until it is completely absorbed. This mask can be done three times a week. And the duration of the course of treatment should not exceed two weeks. You should not repeat the course of treatment if it did not help the first time. If the pigment spots do not disappear, then this mask is not suitable for you. But this is absolutely no reason to be upset - try another remedy.
- Cottage cheese mask
All the above-described masks have enougha strong action aimed at eliminating pronounced pigment spots. But often you can get rid of pigmentation with the help of much more gentle masks that do not injure the skin. For example, a cottage cheese mask. You will need the most ordinary low-fat cottage cheese in packs. Apply a thick layer of cottage cheese to problem areas of the skin, cover with gauze and leave for about 30 minutes. Then rinse with cool water and lubricate with cream or sour cream. The mask does not threaten your skin at all, so you can do it almost every day.
- Kefir mask
This mask is quite easy to make, andthe effect will surely please you. You will need a third of a small lemon and a tablespoon of kefir. Mix them and apply to the ill-fated spots. To prevent the mask from spreading, cover it with gauze on top. The mask should be on the skin for at least 30 minutes, after which it should be washed off with plenty of water. Be sure to monitor the reaction of your skin - if redness or peeling of the skin appears, reduce the amount of lemon juice by half. And be sure to use a moisturizer! The mask can be done every other day for a month. As a rule, all these products are quite enough to eliminate age spots - at least one will be effective for you. If this still does not happen, then there is only one way out - go to a cosmetologist. We advise you to read:
