black spots remedies

Exposure to dust, harsh weather and severe Sun light are reasons for black spots that appear on face and forearms. Melanin production increase causes black spots. Melasma, acne, freckles and Sun spots are few other reasons for black spots.  Grandma’s home remedies for black spots that works are listed below:

1. For 2 Tbsp curd (yogurt) add 1 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well and apply on face and arms. Leave it for half an hour. Wash using warm water. Do this every day for 2 to 4 weeks
2. Dry orange peel and prepare powder (you can buy orange peel powder). Mix 2 tsp orange powder in ½ cup curd. Apply this on face. Leave for half an hour and wash using warm water. Try this facial pack treatment for 2 to 4 weeks.
3. To Kasturi turmeric powder add 2 Tbsp of yogurt and mix well. Apply this on face. Leave it for an hour. Advantage of using Kasturi turmeric is, it does not stain the face and easily washable.
4. To orange peel powder, add 2 tsp rose water and 2 Tbsp curd. Mix well and apply this a facial pack before taking bath. Leave half an hour and wash using warm water. Try this treatment for a month to get better results.
5. To green gram fine powder (2 tsp), add 2 tsp Kasturi turmeric. Add 1 Tbsp yogurt and mix well. Apply this paste on face and forearms. Leave it for an hour and wash using warm water.
6. Mix turmeric powder with milk cream and honey. Apply this on face. Leave it for half an hour and wash face using warm water.
7. Applying lemon juice with honey helps to reduce black spots. For one Tbsp lemon juice add 1 tsp honey, mix well and apply evenly on face. Leave it for half an hour or so and wash using warm water.
8. Aloe vera gel helps to reduce black spots. Add lemon juice to Aloe vera gel and mix well. Apply this using cotton ball on face. Leave it for an hour and wash using lukewarm water. Do this application for a month to see the difference.
9. Prepare a paste of turmeric powder, yogurt and olive oil. Apply this evenly on the face and forearm.
10. Castor oil with lemon juice – Mix these two ingredients in 1:1 ratio and apply on face and affected area. Castor oil with lemon juice removes the black spots.

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