Lighten Age Spots and Freckles Naturally

Summer days in the sun can make freckles and age spots more pronounced–at least, they‘ve sure done that to me. I now have a lavish amount of both, so I looked for a good natural way to lighten them that wouldn’t contain harmful chemicals. And I found one!

Wise beauties have used this one kitchen-cupboard ingredient for centuries to make their skin look smooth and flawless. Find the secret to lightening age spots and freckles naturally here.

Lemon juice is the key to lightening age spots and freckles. Its powerful acid action really does the trick. Here are two methods for using lemon juice:

1. To exfoliate dead skin and diminish the appearance of freckles and age spots, gently rub a cut lemon and 1/2 teaspoon sugar granules over the skin for a few minutes. Repeat at least once a week until the darkened areas fade.

2. Or–simply sit with a slice of lemon applied directly to the area for ten minutes. Repeat once a week until spots fade.

By Cait Johnson, Assistant Producer, Care2 Healthy Living Content.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Kate F.

10:03AM PST on Dec 5, 2011

If you're looking for a natural remedy, you might want to try applying Aloe Vera gel to age spots. Aloe contains a concentrated mix of compounds that nourish skin and promote cellular regeneration. For people with dry or sensitive skin, Aloe is a moisturizing alternative to peels and acidic topical treatments. As with all brown spot remedies, it takes patience! For a facial mask recipe and more info on how to use Aloe to fade spots check out: www.aloeplant.info/see-spot-disappear-with-aloe/

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KARLOLINA G.

2:59PM PDT on Oct 21, 2011

Thanks

7:28AM PDT on Sep 1, 2011

Applying Aloe Vera gel to age spots can be an effective way reduce their appearance and gentle enough for all skin types. Aloe contains a concentrated mix of compounds that nourish skin and promote cellular regeneration. For people with dry or sensitive skin, Aloe is a moisturizing alternative to peels and acidic topical treatments. For a facial mask recipe and more info on how to use Aloe to fade spots check out: www.aloeplant.info/see-spot-disappear-with-aloe/

Ida J.

2:11PM PDT on Aug 13, 2011

nice, thanks

Camila K.

11:02AM PDT on Jul 29, 2011

sounds much healthier, and much less expensive than those creams

Bon L.

2:51AM PST on Feb 4, 2011

Thanks for the info.

Yolle H.

10:42AM PDT on Jul 26, 2010

thanks for the info!