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Karthikh Venkat
"How to get rid of age spots?" you may ask as you look in the mirror. Unfortunately, by the time you notice age spots, it is almost impossible to remove them, as age spots are a fact of life. However, you can lighten them or cover them up.
Methods For Getting Rid Of Age Spots
Treatments for age spots range from simple at-home solutions to outrageously priced invasive procedures, such as laser treatments and surgery. Before you opt for anything as drastic as surgery, start on a smaller scale with a simple citrus exfoliation process, and be persistent. Lemon juice, or the juice of any citrus fruit, contains alpha hydroxy acid, which is an absolutely wonderful product to use as an exfoliant.
Wash your face two to three times a week with a few slices of orange or lemon. If your skin is hardy, scrub it gently with the citrus, and then leave the juice on your face for a minute or so before washing it off.
Bleaching with citrus, horseradish, sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar or any other fruit or vegetable-based natural product will also work as long as you apply the products on a regular basis. Use this method to exfoliate your face each week. In a few weeks, you'll see a difference, and so will everyone else.
Cover Up For Age Spots
Covering up age spots is an alternative for those who don't have the time or energy to follow a daily or weekly regime. There is no surgery involved. All that is required is just a minute or two in front of the mirror as you apply a little foundation to the area. The problem with covering up age spots in this manner is that you never actually get rid of them. If you forget your foundation once, within seconds your secret will be out of the bag. Still, it is an option that isn't costly, isn't invasive and doesn't require much preparation time.
Prevention
To avoid the appearance of even more age spots, you should be always wear sunscreen and a hat. Following a nutritious diet to improve the overall quality of your skin can be a good help. That way, you will encourage a youthful glow that will make the age spots less noticeable.
