Lemon, Aloe Vera, and More: Natural Fixes for Black Spots

Apple vinegar has been considered a very effective home remedy for some years. Apple cider vinegar contains antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin E which help in keeping the skin healthy. Apple cider vinegar removes blemishes because it contains hydroxy acid.

First process - Apple cider vinegar and honey -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• One teaspoon of water.
• One teaspoon of honey.
• Cotton.

Method -

• First of all mix apple cider vinegar with water and then mix honey in it well.
• Now take a cotton and dip it in it and then apply it on your dark spots and leave it like this for 15 minutes.
• Then wash your face with water.
• How long to use apple cider vinegar and honey - Use this mixture daily.

Second process - Orange juice and apple cider vinegar -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• Two teaspoons of orange juice.
• Cotton.

Method -

• First of all mix these two ingredients well in a bowl.
• Now apply this mixture on your dark spots with cotton and wait till it dries.
• Then wash the skin with water.
• How long to use apple cider vinegar and orange juice - Use this mixture every alternate day.

Warning -After using the mixture made of apple cider vinegar, do not forget to apply sunscreen lotion on your face because your skin becomes sensitive after using apple cider vinegar.

If you have sensitive skin, then you must do a patch test.

Tips - Never apply apple cider vinegar directly. Always use apple cider vinegar by mixing it with something.

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Papaya contains papain enzyme which is very beneficial for removing black spots. Papain enzyme exfoliates the skin as well as brightens it.

First procedure - Papaya paste

Ingredients -

• Half papaya. 
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all, mix the papaya to make a thick paste.
• Now apply this paste on your face and leave it like this for 20 minutes.
• Then wash your face with water.
• How long to use papaya paste - Use this paste three times a week.

Second process - Papaya, oatmeal and coconut oil -

Ingredients -

• Half papaya.
• Two teaspoons oatmeal.
• One teaspoon coconut oil.

Method -

• First of all, mash the papaya with a spoon in a bowl and then add oatmeal and coconut oil to it.
• Now apply this paste on your face for half an hour.
• Then clean the skin with water.
• How long to use papaya, oatmeal and coconut oil - Apply this mixture three times a week.

Tips - People with normal skin should use raw papaya and people with dry skin should use ripe papaya.

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Tomato contains vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C which produce collagen of the skin, removes black spots, fights free radicals and maintains the elasticity of the skin. It also contains minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium which help in keeping the skin healthy.

First process - Tomato juice and lemon juice

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of tomato juice.
• One teaspoon lemon juice.

Method -

• First of all mix both the ingredients in a bowl.
• Now take a cotton and dip that cotton in this mixture and apply it on your black spots.
• Wait till it dries. After drying, wash the skin with water.

How long to use tomato juice and lemon juice -

• Use this mixture daily.

Second process - Tomato and sugar -

Ingredients -

• One tomato.
• One teaspoon of sugar.

Method -

• First of all, keep the sugar on a plate.
• Now take a slice of tomato and then apply it on sugar.
• Now scrub your black spots with the sugar for 10 minutes.
• Then leave it like this for 10 minutes.
• Then wash your skin with clean water.

How long to use tomato and sugar - Do this process daily.

Warning - Tomato is naturally acidic and it can be a little harsh for sensitive skin. However, before using it, do a patch test on the forearm.

Tips -

• Use organic tomatoes.
• Make sure to add tomato to your diet daily as it contains lycopene properties.

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Cucumber contains a lot of water which is very beneficial for your skin. Cucumber contains cucurbitacins and cucumerin which keeps the problem of anti-aging away. It contains many effective antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin E which reduce dark circles, acne and most importantly dark spots.

First Step - Cucumber, Aloe Vera Gel and Lemon Juice

Ingredients -

• One cucumber.
• Half a teaspoon of aloe vera gel.
• One teaspoon of lemon juice.
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all mix the cucumber in the mixer then add honey and lemon juice to it.
• Now apply this pack on your face for half an hour.
• Then wash the skin with clean water.

How long to use cucumber, aloe vera and lemon juice - Use this mixture daily.

Second Step - Cucumber and Yogurt -

Ingredients -

• One cucumber.
• Two teaspoons of yogurt.
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all mix the cucumber in the mixer then add yogurt to it and prepare a thick paste.
• Now apply this paste on your face for 40 minutes.
• Then wash the skin with water.

How long to use cucumber and curd - Use this mixture daily.

Warning - Using cucumber externally will not cause you any harm. You can use cucumber without any worry.

Tips - You can also use cucumber as a toner. Leave the cucumber in water overnight, then take out the cucumber and put the remaining water in a bottle and apply it on your skin with the help of cotton.

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Milk contains properties of vitamin A and biotin which help in curing dry skin. It also contains vitamin D and calcium which increases the collagen of your skin. Vitamin A and vitamin B6 present in it create new cells. Apart from this, the lactic acid, vitamin D and vitamin B12 present in milk remove dead cells and also fight pigmentation, especially dark spots.

First procedure - Milk and honey -

Ingredients -

• Four teaspoons of milk.
• Two teaspoons of honey.
• Cotton.

Method -

• First of all, mix milk and honey in a bowl.
• Now dip a cotton ball in it and then apply it on your face.
• Then massage for 10 minutes.
• After massaging, leave it like this for ten minutes.
• Then wash the skin with water.

How long to use milk and honey - Use this mixture daily.

Second procedure - Milk, turmeric and sandalwood -

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of milk. 
• One teaspoon of sandalwood.
• Half a teaspoon of turmeric.

Method -

• First of all, put all the ingredients together in a bowl.
• Then after preparing a thick paste, apply it on your face and wait till it dries.
• Then wash the skin with water.
• How long to use milk, turmeric and sandalwood - Use this mixture every alternate day.

Warning - People who have pimple prone skin cannot use milk because milk can make the skin more oily. Therefore, if you use curd or buttermilk instead of milk in the above home remedies, it will be better for your skin.

Tips - Use organic milk as much as possible for your skin.

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The lactic acid present in curd removes dead cells and freckles of the upper layer of the skin. With its help, new cells are helped to form. Yogurt removes black spots.

First process - Yogurt, oatmeal and lemon juice -

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of curd.
• One teaspoon of oatmeal. 
• One teaspoon of lemon juice.

Method -

• First of all, prepare a thick paste by mixing all the ingredients together.
• Now apply this paste on your face and leave it like this for 20 minutes.
• Then wash the face with water.

How long to use curd, oatmeal and lemon juice - Use this paste three times a week.

Second process - Yogurt, mint and rose water -

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of curd.
• One teaspoon of mint.
• One teaspoon of rose water.
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all, prepare a paste by mixing all these ingredients.
• Now apply this paste on your face and leave it like this for 40 minutes.
• Then wash the face with water.
• How long to use curd, mint and rose water - Use this paste daily.

Warning - Never use flavored curd as it contains many colors which are harmful for your skin.

Tips - Make sure to consume curd in your daily diet. It will not only be beneficial for your skin but will also keep your digestion system fine.

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Honey works as an effective moisturizer and cleanser and also fights skin problems caused by acne and aging. But honey has the highest amount of sugar which helps in exfoliating the skin and clears the blemishes.

First Process - Honey and Potato

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of honey.
• One potato.
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all mix the potato in the mixer and then prepare a paste by adding honey to it.
• Now apply this paste on your dark spots and leave it like this for 20 minutes.
• Then wash the skin with warm water.
• How long to use honey and potato - Use this paste daily.

Second Process - Honey and Tomato Juice -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon of honey.
• Two teaspoons of tomato juice.
• Cotton.

Method -

• First of all prepare a paste of honey and tomato juice.
• Now dip the cotton in it and then apply it on your dark spots and wait till it dries.
• Then wash the skin with warm water.
• How long to use honey and tomato juice - Use this paste daily.

Warning - For oily skin, first do a patch test so that these remedies do not have any adverse effect on your skin.

Tips - You can use raw or organic honey. Raw honey contains all kinds of nutrients which are very beneficial for your skin.

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Orange peel contains vitamin C and calcium which fights free radicals and also improves skin cells. Orange peel has properties to clear black spots which remove impurities and toxins.

First process - Orange peel and curd -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder.
• Two teaspoons curd.

Method -

• First of all mix both the ingredients together and prepare a thick paste.
• Now apply this paste on your face and leave it like this for 25 minutes.
• Now wash the skin with water.
• How long to use orange peel and curd - Use this paste daily.

Second process - Orange peel, honey and milk -

Ingredients -

• Two teaspoons of orange peel.
• Two teaspoons of milk.
• One teaspoon of honey.

Method -

• First of all, prepare a thick paste by mixing all the ingredients together.
• Now apply this paste on your face and wait till it dries.
• Then wash the skin with warm water.
• Mix and make a powder and then keep this powder closed in a bottle. This will save your time.
• How long to use orange peel, honey and milk - Use this paste daily.

Warning - Whenever you use oranges, always use organic oranges.

Tips - Collect the orange peels and keep them dry. Now after drying those peels, mix them in a mixer and make a powder and then keep this powder closed in a bottle. This will save your time.

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Strawberry contains salicylic acid which is found in all kinds of skin care products. It keeps the skin exfoliated and removes dead cells. It moisturizes and softens the skin. Strawberry contains alpha hydroxy acid which helps in repairing the upper surface of your skin, with the help of which black spots do not appear.

First process - Strawberry and honey -

Ingredients -

• 4-5 strawberries.
• One teaspoon of honey.
• Mixer.

Method -

• First of all mix the strawberries in the mixer and then add honey to it so that a thick paste can be prepared.
• Now apply this paste on your face and leave it like this for 40 minutes.
• Then wash the skin with warm water.
• How long to use strawberry and honey -
• Use this mixture every alternate day.

Second process - Strawberry and apple cider vinegar -

Ingredients -

• 3-5 strawberries.
• One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• A fork.

Method -

• First of all, mash the strawberries.
• Now add apple cider vinegar to it.
• Now mix this paste well and then apply it on the dark spots of your face for 20 minutes.
• Then wash the skin with water.
• How long to use strawberry and apple cider vinegar - Use this paste twice a week.

Warning - After using strawberries, do not forget to apply sunscreen on your face because strawberries can make your skin more sensitive.

Tips - Use organic strawberries for the skin.

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Calamine lotion contains kaolin which removes the spots and also benefits the skin.

Ingredients -

• Calamine lotion.
• Cotton.

Method -

• Take calamine lotion in cotton and then apply it on your dark spots.
• Then leave it on overnight.
• Wash your skin in the morning.
• How long to use calamine lotion - Use calamine lotion daily.

Warning - Before using calamine, do a patch test on your forearm so that you know whether you will have problems like itching, redness or swelling after using it.

Tips - Always use cotton to apply calamine lotion.

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Home remedies can be effective and safe to remove dark spots. Lemon juice, potato juice rich in antioxidants, and turmeric paste help in making the skin brighter and lightening the spots. Regular use of aloe vera gel provides moisture to the skin and reduces blemishes. A mixture of coconut oil and honey helps in removing blemishes by nourishing the skin. It is important to be patient while using these remedies, as their results are seen slowly. Also, before adopting any home remedy, do a patch test on the skin.