6 Natural Ways To Treat Sunspots On Skin

Sunspots or age spots are often considered an inevitable consequence of aging. But they don’t have to be. With a little extra care, you can protect your skin and limit the damage and lower the chances of getting sunspots. Natural remedies and some small lifestyle changes can make all the difference.

Sunspots can manifest on the skin over time as a result of skin exposure to sunlight. They tend to occur more on the arms and face which see maximum exposure to radiation from the sun. These spots usually show up more later in life. They’re also called solar lentigines. Age spots as they are sometimes referred to, are usually brown and flat spots that are larger than freckles.

# Papaya

The green papaya skin can be used to treat sunspots. The fleshy side of the skin can be rubbed on the affected skin very gently.

# Lemon Juice And Other Natural Bleaching Agents

Lightening the skin with natural bleaching agents like lemon juice or by gently rubbing a lemon skin on your face and skin can help potentially fade age spots. Other natural agents include cucumber skin or cucumber juice, green grapes, milk, and strawberries that can be applied pulped or juiced and dabbed on gently with a cotton ball.

# Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has long been known as a natural remedy for a host of skin problems. The soothing cooling gel, when applied to sun-damaged skin, doesn’t just heal skin but also helps with age spots.

# Vitamins C And E

Antioxidants are known to help fight free radical damage and oxidative stress – factors responsible for aging skin and in part, causing damage like sunspots. Which is why vitamins C and E are recommended for consumption as well as topical use to treat sunspots or age spots. Consume foods like citrus fruits, papaya, pineapple, strawberries, spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and tomatoes that are rich in Vitamin C; or nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils rich in Vitamin E.

# Green Tea

Green tea as a topical treatment is also suggested. Simply brew the tea and use a clean cotton ball to apply to your age spots. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits are said to help with treating sun damage to skin.

# Yogurt

The natural acids in yogurt, like papaya, can help remove the top layer of skin acting as a natural peel. Fresh new skin is revealed underneath and the sunspots get sloughed off with the dead skin. Simply apply to the face directly and leave on. Add some oatmeal to create a scrub and get rid of that layer of rough sun damaged skin. Just take care to be gentle.