How to Remove Dark Spots On Face – 10 Home Remedies

Dark spots are frustrating and cannot be avoided.

There are many products out in the market that promise the elimination of dark spots. But you can be damn sure that they are not fruitful. There are many causes of dark spots such as sun exposure, blackheads, dryness, etc.

You might want to try natural remedies instead of chemically treated products (that only make your skin worse).

It is advisable to use natural and homemade methods to reduce the dark spots instead of preferring artificial ones. Here are a few methods to avoid dark spots.

10 Home Remedies to Remove Dark Spots On Face

1. Papaya Face Mask 

Ingredients

1. Few pieces of papaya
2. Honey –          1 tbsp

Procedure

1. Mash the papaya and mix the honey with it to make a smooth paste.
2. If you have a dry skin then mix some milk cream with his paste of papaya and honey
3. If you have oily skin then add ½ tbsp of lemon juice
4. Clean your face with normal water and then apply this mixture all over your face.
5. Leave it for at least 15 minutes and remove it using a wet cloth or towel.
6. Cleanse your face with water.
7. Repeat this procedure for at least 4 times a week.

2. Tomato and Lemon Face Mask

Ingredients

1. Tomato juice – 1 tbsp
2. Lemon juice – ½ tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix both the tomato juice and lemon juice together
2. Apply all over your face and neck.
3. Apply it especially on the affected area and let it dry.
4. Now sprinkle some water on the applied area and give a massage.
5. Give a massage for 2 to 3 minutes and clean it using a towel or water.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

3. Aloe Vera Face Mask

Ingredients

1. Aloe vera gel –          1 tbsp
2. Vitamin E oil –          ½ tbsp
3. Lemon juice –          ½ tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix all the three ingredients and form it into a paste
2. Apply this all over your face and massage it in a circular motion.
3. Massage your skin for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Leave the mask on your face for at least 30 minutes and let it dry.
5. Now clean it using a damp towel or clean water.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

4. Turmeric Face Scrub

Ingredients

1. Turmeric powder –          1 tsp
2. Yogurt –          1 tbsp
3. Lemon juice –          1 tsp
4. Oatmeal –          1 tbsp

Procedure

1. This is an exfoliating scrub.
2. Make a mixture of all the ingredients given above.
3. Apply this scrub all over your face and neck regions.
4. Leave it to dry for at least 30 minutes.
5. Rinse it off and again give a massage for at least 5 minutes.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

5. Buttermilk Face Mask

Ingredients

1. Ground rolled oats –          1 tbsp
2. Buttermilk –          2 tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix both the ingredients and make it a paste.
2. Apply it over your skin and neck and give an intense massage for 3 minutes.
3. Then, leave the paste on your skin to dry.
4. After 20 minutes wash it off using a clean towel or water.
5. This would exfoliate your skin and remove black spots.

6. Potato Face Mask

Potato juice is very easy to make and it can be stored in the freezer.

You can mix these mixtures and pour it into the ice molds and freeze them.

Whenever you want to use it, you can rub those ice cubes over your face and neck and enjoy the goodness of potato.

Ingredients

1. Potato juice –          ½ tbsp
2. Lemon juice –          ½ tbsp
3. Almond oil –          ½ tbsp

Procedure

1. Squeeze the juice out of the potato and keep it aside
2. Mix the lemon and almond juice together with the potato juice.
3. Apply the mixture on your face and apply it over your face and massage it for at least 3 minutes.
4. Let the mask dry for a few minutes and then clean it using a towel or water.
5. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

7. Sandalwood Face Mask

Ingredients

1. Sandalwood powder –          1 tbsp
2. Rosewater –          2 tbsp
3. Lemon juice –          ½ tbsp.

Procedure

1. Mix the sandalwood powder, lemon juice, and rose water.
2. Apply it all over your face and neck regions.
3. Wait so that the paste dries on your face.
4. Cleanse your face after waiting for at least 20 minutes.
5. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

8. Castor Oil Face Mask

Ingredients

1. Castor oil –          ½ tsp
2. Vitamin E capsule –          1

Procedure

1. Mix both the ingredients well
2. Apply all over your face and neck regions.
3. Make circular motions of massage for at least 5minutes.
4. Leave it to dry on your face for at least 30 minutes.
5. Wipe it with a clean damp towel or clean water.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

The omega 3s fatty acids hydrate the skin and stimulate the growth of healthy tissues. Your acne is reduced by Vitamin E. Vitamin E enriches the pores of the skin and removes all the dirt from them.

The pores are then protected by the mask so that they do not get filled by dirt or dead cells.

9. Lemon & Sugar Scrub

The scrub exfoliates the skin and the lemon hydrates the skin. It removes all the bacteria and gives you a feeling of freshness. make sure that you use the lemon masks at night.

Ingredients

1. White or brown sugar –          1 tbsp
2. Lemon juice –          1 tsp
3. Olive oil –          2 tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix all the ingredients well
2. Apply all over your face and neck regions.
3. Make circular motions of massage for at least 5minutes.
4. Leave it to dry on your face for at least 30 minutes.
5. Wipe it with clean damp towel or clean water.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

10. Baking Soda Scrub

Ingredients

1. Baking soda –          2 tbsp
2. Coconut oil –          1 tbsp
3. Lemon juice –          ½ tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix both the ingredients well
2. Apply all over your face and neck regions.
3. Make circular motions of massage for at least 5minutes.
4. Leave it to dry on your face for at least 30 minutes.
5. Wipe it with a clean damp towel or clean water.
6. Repeat this at least 4 times a week for better results.

Notes

1. The face mask contains lemon juice that can prevent any adverse effects of chemicals on your skin. Before going to sunlight do not apply the face mask using lemon juice.
2. Use a face mask that contains lemon at night times.
3. Make sure to use these face masks consistently because natural remedies always take some time to show results.