Natural Treatment for Age Spot:

Age spots also commonly referred to as sunspots, is a very common and harmless skin condition. These tiny spots often tend to look very similar to freckles and take the appearance of gray, black or brown marks on the skin. They can appear individually or in a cluster and are usually formed due to prolonged sun exposure. They are generally found on the parts of the body that are more exposed to harsh sun rays, such as the face, hands, neck, arms and shoulders, but may occur elsewhere as well. Age spots are formed due to an accumulation of the skins pigment known as melanin, on the uppermost layer of the skin or the epidermis. These tiny spots are usually more common among individuals over the age of 40; however they may also be seen among younger people, depending upon the extent and length of sun exposure.

Although one may not be able to get rid of age spot totally, their appearance can be reduced to a considerable extent with the help of some home remedies. Potato juice is considered to be an effective remedy to help reduce the appearance of age spots. Grate a potato and then squeeze out the juice. Apply a thin layer of the juice on the affected area and let it dry naturally for 10-15 minutes. Once dry, rinse the application off with lukewarm water. As an alternative you could also place two or three, thin potato slices, on the affected area for a few minutes. Similarly you could use tomato juice as well. Apply a thin layer of tomato juice on the affected area and let it dry for 15 minutes, after which rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Aloe vera gel can also be used to lighten age spots. Take a small piece of an aloe vera leaf an slice it into two. Now scoop the gel out and apply a thin film on the affected area at bed time and rinse it off the next morning. A few drops of Vitamin E oil mixed with aloe vera gel can also be applied on to the spots once a day, to reduce their appearance. Lemon juice is considered to be a natural lightening agent. Apply freshly squeezed lemon juice onto the spots 1-2 times a day. Wash the application off with lukewarm water, after it has stayed on the skin for about 10-15 minutes. This remedy should be performed regularly till you notice visible results.