Sunspots

Home Remedies

• Aloe Vera contains active compounds, including aloin and aloesin, which have both been found to effectively lighten hyperpigmentation, including sunspots.
• Apple Cider Vinegar : The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar may help lighten sunspots when applied regularly, according to a 2009 review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
• Black Tea. A 2011 study on guinea pig skin found that applying black tea water to tanned spots twice a day for four weeks had a skin-lightening effect.
• Green Tea. Green tea extract has been found to have a depigmenting effect, according to a 2013 review in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Licorice extract. Licorice extract is a common ingredient in many commercially available creams for sunspots because it’s been shown to lighten skin discoloration caused by sun damage.
• Milk, sour milk, and buttermilk contain lactic acid that may help lighten skin pigmentation, including sunspots. Research has shown it to be effective in lightening melasma.
• Vitamin C : The antioxidant properties of vitamin C offer several benefits related to the sun, including a protective effect against UVA and UVB rays. Applying vitamin C topically is also an effective way to lighten various dark spots caused by the sun.
• Vitamin E : Evidence suggests that dietary vitamin E and topical vitamin E oil help protect your skin against sun damage and lighten sunspots.
• Topical creams : There are several creams available over-the-counter that can be applied at home to fade sunspots. Creams containing hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, kojic acid, or deoxyarbutin are the most effective.