Top 8 Effective Remedies To Treat Dark Spots

You may have dark spots because of any of these reasons – post acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, melasma, or due to an injury – one thing that remains common is that it will take time to fade. But there is also good news. Below are 8 ingredients that do an excellent job at erasing them like they were never there!

Let’s kick-out them out together, shall we?

1. Tomato

The next time you slice tomatoes for your sandwiches, cut one for your face too! They are great natural skin bleaching agents that can effectively lighten dark spots and brighten your skin. Loaded with essential antioxidants and astringent properties, just rubbing a slice of tomato on your face and neck will add a healthy glow as well as tighten large pores. So, there is really nothing to lose here!

2. Lotus root

Known all over India under various names, lotus root has a plethora of benefits for health and many more for skin. It contains vitamin A, B and C that brighten, hydrate, and boost collagen production that leads to firmer, smoother and spot-free skin. Using skincare products that contain a good amount of lotus root extracts can help fade dark spots in a much more effective way.

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3. Papaya

papaya You might have spotted these ingredients in a number of face packs, scrubs and masks. Reason being papaya, like tomato, is a natural brightening agent that can effectively lighten dark spots, tan and acne marks. Consuming it as well as applying it topically can keep your skin hydrated and glowing due to its high water content. You also might want to give this fruit a try if your skin is tanned!

4. Niacinamide

Niacinamide is the ‘dermat’s favourite’ ingredient, as it helps the skin with an array of issues. Be it dark spots, large pores, acne or dull skin, niacinamide can handle it all! This is because it can rebuild healthy skin cells as well protect them from the harmful UV rays. So, you will have yourself a whole lot of fresher and newer skin cells that keep you looking gorgeous!

Tip: Apply niacinamide along your sunscreen for added advantage.

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5. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a skin superhero, and those with dry or sensitive skin will especially love it. It’s a super gentle ingredient that takes hard-hitting action against dark spots and pigmentation. Thanks to the rich amount of amino acids and vitamin B that it contains, fighting dark spots becomes an easy job. It’s also a great antioxidant that helps reduce sunburn and soothe and calm inflamed skin. Make a quick DIY oatmeal mask for dark spots by grinding half a cup of rolled oats and adding 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Apply this to your face for 20 minutes, and wash it off by massaging your face in circular motions.

Tip: If your skin tingles because of lemon juice, you can use raw milk instead.

6. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is the powerhouse of antioxidants that brightens, adds glow as well as erases dark spots like no one else! It can literally do it all. It blocks pigment production which lightens dark spots and brightens the overall skin. It’s also a go-to ingredient to boost collagen production that keeps skin firm and youthful.

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7. Turmeric

Turmeric is truly a God-sent ingredient. For skin, it not only helps reduce acne but it also helps to deal with the marks that it leaves behind. Using a DIY mask with other brightening ingredients, such as milk and sandalwood increases its potency to fade and lighten dark spots. Take a pinch of turmeric powder, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon or sandalwood powder. Mix all these really well and apply the paste on the affected area or the entire face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash it off.

8. Glycolic acid

Switch your regular face scrub with a chemical exfoliant. And what better than glycolic acid? Being an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) it sort of dissolves the ‘glue’ between dead, discoloured skin cells that are clinging on to your skin to reveal clearer and brighter skin. Using it thrice in your daily routine will keep up the skin’s glow and help fade pesky dark spots and pigmentation.

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