How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Face

Whenever you get a pimple, you probably want it to heal quickly. But sometimes, acne blemishes leave a dark Spots on your skin even after the pimple is gone. This is frustrating, but not uncommon.

Getting rid of these dark spots on your skin starts with understanding what causes them in the first place.

When a pimple pops up on your skin, it’s technically a form of inflammation. And as your skin heals and new skin cells form, it’s possible that the cells sent to help restore your skin’s smooth surface contain too much melanin.

How to Remove Dark Spots on Face and Neck

1. Aloe Vera Gel

1. Apply aloe vera juice or natural aloe vera gel directly to the dark spots for 30 minutes in the morning and evening.
2. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Mix equal quantities of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl. Stir well and apply on the dark spots.
2. You can also trying mix a few drops of lemon juice with the vinegar.
3. Another recipe is to combine 3 tablespoon of orange juice and ½ tablespoon of vinegar.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.

3. Buttermilk

1. Apply buttermilk to dark spots and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
2. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.
3. If you have oily skin or suffering from acne add a little lemon or lime juice.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.

 Castor Oil

Rub a little oil with Qtip on the dark spots in the morning and in the evening.

5. Horseradish

1. Apply horseradish paste on the skin for 15 minutes.
2. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.
3. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week.

If you want a more aggressive remedy combine one piece of grated horseradish 4-5 inches long and ½ a cup of apple cider vinegar in a glass jar.  Mix well and leave for 2 weeks, shaking the mixture once a day. After two weeks, apply to your dark spots three times a day for one month. Place in the refrigerator.

6. Hydrogen Peroxide

1. Combine 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of milk in a glass bowl.
2. Dip cotton pad or Q-tip in the bowl and apply to dark spots.
3. Leave on for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.

7. Garbanzo Beans

1. Combine a can of mashed chickpeas and 1/3 of water.
2. Apply paste to dark spots.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.
4. Repeat daily.

8. Lemons

1. Cut a slice of lemon and gently apply on the affected area for 10 minutes, morning and evening. 
2. If you have sensitive skin combine 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of water or rose water in a glass bowl. Dip your cotton pad and apply it to the skin.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish off with your favorite serum and moisturizer.
4. You’ll see a difference in lightness within two months. Read More

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