Signs and Symptoms of Age Spots
Age spots (also known as sun spots, liver spots, and lentigines), are harmless, flat, yellow or brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the back of the hands, neck and face of people above the age of 40. These age spots are usually not serious, but instead are mainly an annoyance since they can reveal a person's age. However, if you have irregular, dark spots that increase in size or change color/texture, have them checked by a doctor since they could be a sign of skin cancer.
Causes of Age Spots
Age spots are commonly a sign of sun damage by having the skin exposed to the sun over many years. In more serious situations, they can be due to impaired liver function or dietary and nutritional deficiencies.
For example, as we age, our metabolism changes and the liver can become overwhelmed with toxins. If the liver cannot rid the body of these toxins, age spots (liver spots) can begin to develop. Oxidation within the body and a lack of antioxidants in your diet can also play an important role in the development of age spots.
It is important to remember that age spots take years to form and eliminating them will take time, too. But don't give up! Try one of the remedies below for a few months, and if they don't improve simply try another one. Also, as a preventative measure, always use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 if you plan to be outdoors in the sun for extended periods of time.
Home Remedies for Age Spots Treatment
Apple Cider Vinegar
When Apple Cider Vinegar is mixed with onion juice and applied directly to the skin, it can help you to get rid of age spots and sun spots.
- Finely chop or blend an onion, and use a strainer or cheese cloth to squeeze and extract the juice.
- Take one part of Apple Cider Vinegar and one part of onion juice and mix them together.
- Dab a cotton pad into the solution and apply it directly onto the age spots.
Leave this on the skin for a minimum of 30 minutes, and as long as you are comfortable with it. Repeat this once a day for approximately 6 weeks and you should begin to notice a gradual improvement. If the spots have not completely disappeared after the 6 weeks but they have started to fade, keep repeating the process until they do.
To speed up the process, you can mix 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar into a mug full of water (hot or cold), and drink this twice daily for a month. This will not only improve your age spots, but it will also give you a healthy young glow and make you feel energized and active. If you find the taste of the vinegar to be too strong, try adding a tablespoon of honey as a natural sweetener.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera juice or gel has long been known as a general healing agent for skin problems, particularly burns. Many people have also found it to be helpful in reducing the visual appearance of age spots. Simply rub the juice or gel directly onto the affected areas twice a day, and leave it on the skin for at least 45 minutes each time. Within a month you should begin to notice improvements.
Lemon Juice
The acid in Lemon juice has been shown to help fade the appearance of age spots. Simply dab fresh lemon juice directly onto the spots twice daily and you should begin to notice improvements in about two months. Leave the juice on the skin for at least 30 minutes, or as long as you are comfortable with it. You can also leave the juice on the skin overnight.
NOTE: If you plan to go outdoors, wait for the juice to dry as it increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
Castor Oil Remedy for Age Spots
Castor Oil has been shown to improve the appearance of age spots. Simple rub the oil directly onto the affected skin areas once in the morning and once in the evening. This should help fade the spots within a month.
Dermalmd lightening serum worked for my mom. She used it on her hands for age spots and she saw good results.
I have made a batch of the apple cider vinegar and onion juice and am eager to see the results, but I’m only on day 2. Lol! A question though, does it need to be made fresh daily? Or can I keep it in the fridge for a few days? I’m hoping it will be okay in the fridge. Thanks and I’ll let you know if I’m successful.
Brenda, Sciatic pain occurs when certain nerves that are running along the sciatic nerve get pinched in the lower spine. Therefore, doing yoga and stretches for lower back, using anti-inflammatory medication or natural herbs such as Turmeric, Celery Seeds, or Horsetail, getting ample rest but avoiding sitting in one place for longer hours, using heat pads and getting appropriate massage therapy may help alleviate the pressure off the pinched nerve. To learn about some effective stretches poses for lower back, please follow the link below.
http://www.homeremediesweb.com/tips-for-back-pain-relief.php
Hope it helps!
Any suggestions for relieving sciatica? I've had it over two years now and have been going to physical therapy which has given me some pain relief. Would love to get rid of the sciatic pain totally. I have chronic pain everyday. Please help.
Few years ago, I had a big brown sun spot between my temple and eye area. I used the apple cider vinegar mixed with onion juice method and that spot I have is almost invisible! I probably just did it 3 times daily and it really faded the sunspot. But, I am back here again to find the recipe because I have smaller sunspots around my cheek and they are bugging the heck out of me. I am going to save this recipe from now on but just wanna share with you all looking for a good sunspot remedy that onion & lemon juice combo has really worked for me.
One person said that calcium helps for age spots. But how much to take?
It takes at least 6 to 8 weeks to see results.
Excessive wrinkles can often be an indication of calcium deficiency. When I increased my calcium intake by adding a supplement, I noticed a considerable improvement in the appearance of wrinkles on my face.
Carola Maglaya, The remedy mentioned right under your comment suggests that you should drink it.
Is it to drink or wipe the skin?