You are not immune to the appearance of age spotsnobody, alas and ah. After all, you must admit, it is very sad to find unattractive dark spots. But you should not despair - it is quite possible to get rid of them. Moreover, at home, without significant expenses on visiting a cosmetologist! However, you will still have to visit one doctor - a dermatologist. Very rarely, but still there are cases when the appearance of spots signals some problem with the body. And only if the doctor confirms that your health is fine, you can begin treating pigment spots at home. All recipes are safe for health - unless, of course, you have an allergic reaction to one or another component.
Whitening lotions
If the pigment spots are not very pronounced, it is quite possible to deal with them using whitening lotions:
- Cucumber lotion
Cucumber lotion is widely known for its healing properties.oily skin. However, it is also very, very effective against pigment spots. To prepare the lotion, you will need one medium-sized cucumber, 50 grams of vodka and 50 grams of clean boiled water. Peel the cucumber, grate it on a fine grater and place it in a glass container. Pour in vodka, mix thoroughly, cover and put in the refrigerator to infuse for three days. During this time, shake the container with the lotion periodically. Then strain it with a sieve or gauze, add water. The lotion should also be stored only in the refrigerator, in a tightly closed container. Wipe the pigment spots with a cotton pad soaked in the lotion at least three times a day. The course of treatment should last at least a month. If the pigment spots do not disappear during this time, you will need to use a stronger remedy.
- Kefir
The most ordinary kefir can become idealmeans for removing small pigment spots. Just wipe them with a cotton pad soaked in kefir as often as possible - at least five to six times a day. In just a week you will notice a striking result. And in about a month the pigment spots will disappear completely.
- Calendula Lotion
If the area of pigment spots is large enough,You can try calendula lotion. To prepare it, buy calendula alcohol tincture at the pharmacy, dilute it with boiled water in a one to one ratio - you should get 100 milliliters of lotion. Add one teaspoon of natural honey and stir thoroughly so that the honey dissolves. Wipe the pigment spots with a cotton pad soaked in the lotion at least five times a day. Such treatment cannot be continued for more than one week - then you should take a week's break. In most cases, two such courses are enough to get rid of even the most persistent pigment spots. If suddenly after wiping the skin you experience irritation, burning, or you experience a burning sensation - add another 50 grams of boiled water.
Whitening compresses
If lotions fail to cure pigment spots, you can try compresses - they, of course, act more aggressively, but are also more effective.
- Dill Compress
To prepare a solution for a compress you will need:You will need 100 grams of fresh dill and a glass of boiling water. Place the dill in a thermos, pour boiling water over it and leave to infuse for 24 hours. Then strain the infusion and pour it into a glass container. Soak a gauze napkin folded in several layers in the infusion, apply it to the pigment spot and leave for 20 minutes. If the napkin dries out earlier, change it - it should remain damp for the entire 20 minutes.
- Dandelion Compress
This product is quite strong - notRemember to lubricate the treated areas with a moisturizer every time after the procedure to avoid skin irritation. To prepare the compress, you will need three dandelion roots and a spoonful of honey. Grind the dandelion, pour a glass of water over it and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and boil for 15 minutes. Then cool the broth, strain, add honey and mix thoroughly. Soak a gauze napkin in the resulting broth, apply to the pigment spot and leave for 20 minutes. This procedure can be carried out no more than three times a week, for one month.
- Currant Compress
In the summer, to help in the fight against pigmentationred currants will come with spots. Put one glass of red currants through a meat grinder and pour half a glass of cold water over it. Put it in the refrigerator to infuse for 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Then squeeze the currants with gauze. Soak a gauze napkin in the resulting broth and apply it to the pigment spot for 20 minutes - as the napkin dries, it is necessary to change it. After the compress, rinse the skin with cool water and apply a little sour cream or moisturizer. Do this procedure every other day for one month.
Whitening Masks
The most powerful weapon in the fight against pigment spots is whitening masks. But be careful with them - if you overdo it, there is a high risk of skin damage.
- Berry Mask
Any berries will do for this mask -Preferably slightly unripe. Mash five tablespoons of berries with a fork and apply to the pigmented spot. Cover the spot with plastic wrap and leave for 15 minutes. Then wash off the mask with water and apply a moisturizer. Such masks are quite gentle, so they can be done every other day for two months.
- Egg-lemon mask
This mask is a classic remedy forremoving pigment spots. Do you know how to make meringue? The mask is prepared using the same principle - of course, without heat treatment of the protein. Using a whisk or mixer, beat the egg white into a thick foam, add the juice of half a lemon and continue beating for a few more minutes. Then apply the resulting thick foam to the pigment spot, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of water, apply a moisturizer. This mask can be done three times a week for a month and a half. If necessary - after a week's break, the course can be repeated.
- Cottage cheese mask
If you have oily skin, to remove pigmentationspots, you can use a cottage cheese mask. To prepare it, you will need 100 grams of fatty cottage cheese, one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, an egg yolk and a teaspoon of honey. In a plastic or glass container, thoroughly mix all the above ingredients - you should get a homogeneous mass. Apply this mass to the pigment spots, cover the mask with plastic wrap and leave for 30 minutes. If you feel a strong burning sensation, the mask must be washed off immediately. Rinse the skin with plenty of water and lubricate the treated areas with a large amount of moisturizer. Do not get too carried away with such a product - it can damage the skin of the face.
- Mask of yolk
If you don't have time to make falsemasks, try the yolk one. To prepare it, you will need two yolks and 10 drops of ammonia. Mix them thoroughly and apply to the pigment spots, cover with a gauze napkin on top. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water and apply your usual moisturizer. This mask should not be done more than twice a week to avoid skin irritation. As a rule, two to three weeks are enough for the pigment spot to disappear. If this does not happen, after a month-long course of bleaching, you need to take a week's break and continue bleaching again. In most cases, these recipes are really effective and people manage to forget about pigment spots. If this does not happen, the only way to get rid of excess pigmentation will be cosmetic procedures. We recommend reading:
