You don’t always have to hide dark spots on your face with concealer or foundation, or expose your skin to harsh chemicals or treatments to remove these annoying marks. Whether they are liver spots associated with aging, or due to stubborn acne, or insect bite scars, there are tons of available options that could remove these dark spots from your face.
The first step in getting rid of dark spots fast is to start early. Once you see tiny spots, act on them quickly. The pigment responsible for brown spots moves deeper into skin over time, therefore, a spot is easiest to erase when it’s still new at about 3-6 months old. Starting early prevents hyperpigmentation.
Home Remedies for Dark Spots
1. Lemons
The natural acidity of lemon juice has always been used as an organic lightening agent that takes care of dark spots. All you have to do is to squeeze out the juice from the lemon, dip the cotton ball into the juice and apply it on the dark spots. Do this twice a day.
2. Horseradish
You can also try horseradish mixed with a little bit of honey and vinegar. After using the lemon juice as a toner , spot treat any dark spot using the horseradish mixture and leave it on for around 20-30 minutes. After that, rinse your face and apply sunscreen if you plan on going outside.
3. Onion
This may come as a shock to you but yes. Red onions are rich in acidi properties which can help fade dark spots quickly.
Simply cut up a red onion and juice or blend it. Dip a cotton swab onto the juice and apply it to your hyperpigmented areas. Allow to soak into your skin for up to 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow up with your usual facial cleanser.