Pigment spots can upset someoneanything, because they spoil the overall impression very much. Of course, you can try to disguise the spots with foundation, but the result will be far from ideal. That is why people strive to get rid of age spots in all conceivable, and sometimes inconceivable ways. And very often such attempts end not with getting rid of age spots, but with banal skin burns. Of course, this does not mean at all that you should give up trying to eliminate this scourge - on the contrary, age spots can and should be fought. But do this only with the help of proven recipes that will not harm you. You will learn about such recipes from this article. The main secret of success is strict adherence to the recipe so as not to damage the skin. Show a little patience, regularly perform the procedures and you will certainly achieve the desired result.
Whitening lotions
In case your age spots are nottoo bright, you can try to get by with gentle means - for example, whitening lotions. The most important thing is not to forget to regularly wipe the pigment spots during the day.
- Cucumber lotion
To prepare this lotion you will needone fresh small cucumber, 50 grams of vodka and 50 grams of clean boiled water. Peel the cucumber, grate it or cut it into small cubes. Find a small glass bottle with a lid, put the chopped cucumber in there and pour in the vodka. The lotion should be infused for about 10 days in a cool and dark place. The bottom shelf of the refrigerator would be an ideal option. Do not forget to shake the bottle with the lotion at least once a day. After it has infused, you can strain it. Be sure to dilute it with water so as not to burn the skin. You need to wipe the pigment spots at least three times a day. By the way, owners of oily skin can wipe the entire face before going to bed, and not just the pigment spots. In just a week, its condition will improve significantly. The lotion is very gentle and does not pose a threat to the skin, so the treatment of pigment spots can be continued for as long as you need.
- Lotion of berries of red mountain ash
To prepare this lotion you need totake care of it in winter, when there is rowan. You will need five tablespoons of berries and 100 grams of vodka. Crush the berries, place them in a glass container and pour in vodka. The lotion should be infused for at least 30 days, and it can be stored for a very, very long time - up to a year. But only in a cool place. Please note - before using the lotion, it is necessary to dilute it with water in a one-to-one ratio to avoid possible skin burns. Wipe pigment spots at least five times a day. Those women who have tried this lotion on themselves claim that the first results are noticeable after a few days.
- Lemon Lotion
This remedy can help to cope even withdark pigment spots. But be careful - if you feel that the skin is becoming too dry, be sure to apply a moisturizer and dilute the lotion with water in a one-to-one ratio, immediately before applying. The lotion itself is prepared as follows: grate one medium lemon, place it in a glass container and pour 100 grams of water. Put it in the refrigerator and leave for a week, shaking it periodically. Then strain and add 30 grams of vodka. That's it, the lotion is ready. By the way, it should also be stored only in the refrigerator.
Whitening Masks
Sometimes whitening lotions alone are enoughdoes not work. In this case, whitening masks will come to your aid. Be sure to strictly follow the recipe for preparing the mask and do not do it more often than recommended - otherwise you risk damaging the skin.
- Cottage cheese mask
To prepare this mask you will needfive tablespoons of any cottage cheese and two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide. Mix the cottage cheese and hydrogen peroxide thoroughly and immediately apply the mask to the pigment spots. In most cases, a person does not experience any unpleasant sensations. Therefore, if you feel a burning sensation, wash off the mask immediately so as not to damage the skin. In all other cases, the mixture must be kept for about 20 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water. Do not forget to lubricate the skin with any moisturizer immediately after the mask - this will prevent the skin from drying out. The mask should be done three times a week - no more often, but also no less often. The duration of the course of treatment is no longer than one month.
- Sour cream mask
This mask should be used in the most severe cases.cases when the pigment spots are dark and nothing else can lighten them. To prepare the mask, you will need ammonia, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, and sour cream itself, of course. Moreover, it is better to buy sour cream as fat as possible. Add five drops of ammonia to two tablespoons of sour cream, mix thoroughly. Then apply strictly to the pigment spots, avoiding contact with other areas of the skin. Leave the mask on the skin for about 15 minutes. But if the burning is too strong, wash off immediately - obviously, your skin is too sensitive and this mask is not suitable for you. After the mask, be sure to lubricate the skin with a small amount of any vegetable oil - it is best to give preference to olive oil. Such a mask cannot be done more than twice a week - the consequences can be most unpredictable. And the course of treatment should not last longer than two weeks. If during this time it is not possible to get rid of the pigment spots, wait at least a week before continuing the treatment.
- Berry Mask
In summer it can be used forany berries for a whitening mask - the acid they contain whitens the skin well. But it is best to give preference to slightly unripe berries, as they act much more effectively. The mask itself is very simple - mash two tablespoons of berries with a fork until puree-like, then apply the pulp to the pigment spots. The mask should remain on the skin for at least 20 minutes. After that, wash your face and apply your usual moisturizer. Such masks can be done quite often, even every day, since there is no risk of damaging the skin.
- Tomato mask
If the pigmentation on the face is not very strong,try tomato treatment. Take a medium tomato - make sure it is ripe, crush it and apply it to the pigment spots. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash it off with water. This procedure can be done every day for two to three weeks. Tomatoes do not damage the skin, but if the pigment spots have not been cured in a few weeks, further treatment is simply pointless.
- Lemon mask
Another great way to get rid ofpigmentation on the face - this is a lemon mask. To prepare it, you will need one tablespoon of wheat flour and one medium-sized lemon. Grate the lemon with the zest, mix with flour and leave for about 20 minutes. After that, apply the resulting mass to the pigment spot, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of cool water. Be sure to lubricate the skin with a moisturizer. Otherwise, it will start to peel very soon. In order to get rid of pigmentation on the face using this method, you need to do a lemon mask at least three times a week. The treatment should last a month, no more.
- Mask of white clay
If pigmentation on the face does not want to go awayretreat, try treatment with a white clay mask. To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of dry white clay, which is sold in pharmacies, ammonia and water. Dilute the clay with water to a creamy consistency, add 10 drops of ammonia and immediately, without delay, apply to the skin of the face - more precisely, to the pigment spots. Carefully monitor your sensations! If the burning sensation is too strong - wash off the mask immediately. Otherwise, instead of getting rid of pigmentation on the face, you will need skin treatment. Even if you do not feel any discomfort, do not keep the mask for more than 5 minutes! Be sure to apply a large amount of moisturizer to the pigment spots after the mask. You cannot do such a mask more than twice a week, and the duration of such a course of treatment for pigmentation on the face is three weeks. In most cases, getting rid of pigmentation on the face is quite possible. If for some reason you were unable to do this, you should contact a cosmetologist. We recommend reading:
