Dark/brown spots, under eye dark circles and acne scars are one of the most common skin problems that appear in the all age groups especially in the teenagers and middle age group. Dark/brown spots, such as acne scars, age spots, sun tan, and melasma appear on our face, elbows, hands, knees, shoulders and legs. Girls and women get more nervous when they have above skin problems.
Following simple home remedies can lessen the appearance of dark/brown spots, acne scars, dark underarms within few weeks surely and naturally.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains lactic acid (alpha hydroxyl acid) which is exceptionally advantageous to the skin nourishment and it removes dead skin, excess oil and dirt. Once the top layer of the skin is bleached, the skin appears brighter. You can use buttermilk to lighten your dark/brown spots.
1. Apply buttermilk directly
Apply buttermilk directly on the affected areas for 20 minutes, before washing off, massage the affected area with applied buttermilk and then wash with lukewarm water. Within few weeks dark spots, scars will start to fade.
2. Buttermilk with lemon juice
If your skin is oily, then add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in buttermilk and apply for 15 minutes, wash off with lemon water or lukewarm water. Use honey as moisturizer after wards.
3. Buttermilk with tomato juice
Mix 1 tablespoon of buttermilk with 2 tablespoon of fresh tomato juice or pulp. Apply on affected areas for 20-30 minutes, rinse off with normal or lukewarm water. This will reduce the dark spots and scars.
Yogurt
Yogurt is very effective and easy way to lighten dark/brown spots naturally.
1. Yogurt, besan, lemon
Prepare fine paste of 2 tablespoon organic of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of besan or multani mitti. Apply this mixture on your face for 20-30 minutes and wash off.
2. Yogurt with orange peels
Mix 1 tablespoon of dried powdered of orange peels with 2 tablespoon of yogurt, apply for 20-30 minutes and rinse off.
3. Yogurt, tomato juice, honey
For faster result, apply mixture of yogurt with 1 teaspoon of tomato juice and 1 teaspoon of honey on the affected area and under eyes area before going to bed and leave it overnight, in the morning wash it off with cold water.
4. Yogurt with lemon juice
Take 2 tablespoon of plain yogurt, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in it and apply it directly onto dark spots or age spots and leave it to dry for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it off with normal water.
5. Yogurt with oatmeal
Make smooth paste of one tablespoon of plain yogurt, two tablespoon of ground oatmeal, also add one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in it. Apply this mixture for 20 minutes, and rinse off. After this apply 1 teaspoon of honey or other natural moisturizer for 10 minutes. Follow this remedy every day for 5-6 weeks to get lightening results.
6. Yogurt with mint
Mix 2 tablespoon of yogurt with 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves paste and 1 tablespoon of rose water. Apply this paste on the skin for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can apply some homemade moisturizers thereafter. Repeat this once a day or 3 times a week for fast result.
Onion Juice
Onion has strong acidic and bleaching properties which helps the dark and brown spots to lighten in few days.
1. Rub onion slices
Take some slice of onion and gently rub them over the skin for 5-6 minutes, rub it in circular and upward direction. Do this once or twice a day or 3-4 times a week to get rid of dark/brown spots and acne scars, dark skin round neck.
2. Onion juice with honey
Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh onion juice with 1 tablespoons of honey, mix well and apply it over the affected area for 15-20 minutes. Follow this remedy 3-4 times a week.
3. Onion juice with Multani mitti
Take 1-2 tablespoon of multani mitti or besan (gram flour) and add 1 tablespoon of fresh onion juice and 1 tablespoon of rose water. Mix all these ingredients properly to make smooth paste. Apply this paste on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with normal water. Repeat this 3-4 times a week.
4. Onion juice with oatmeal
Make smooth paste of 1 ½ tablespoon fresh onion juice and 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal. Apply this mixture for 15 minutes, and rinse off with normal water. Follow this remedy 3-4 times a week for 5-6 weeks to get lightening results.
Red Currants
1. Red currants with honey
Mix ¼ cup of crushed unripe red currants with one tablespoon of raw honey, make smooth paste of it. Apply this paste on affected area and leave it on for 30 minutes, and rinse it off with normal or lukewarm water. You can also add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in it for better effect.
2. Red currants with basil or mint
Crush some red currants and squeeze 2 tablespoon juice of it. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or mint juice, 1 teaspoon of fresh tomato or lemon or orange juice in this red currant juice, mix well and apply this mixture for 30 minutes, wash with normal water.
