Brown spots on the body have several causes. Therefore, experts do not recommend starting to get rid of skin pigmentation disorders on their own . First you need to find out if there are diseases of the internal organs, hormonal disorders. If age spots have only an external manifestation, then you can use folk remedies for age spots or use the services of beauty salons.
Pigment spots on the body, face, hands by specialists are divided into several types. Lentigos are pigmented spots on the body that are black-brown or brown rounded or elongated formations that rise above the skin. These age spots appear in a child under ten years of age or in old age.
Brown spots on the body are brown-brown in color, having an uneven shape, a smooth surface with sharp boundaries are called chloasma. They arise due to hormonal changes during pregnancy or dysfunctions of internal organs (for example, liver disease). When the cause is eliminated, this type of skin pigmentation also disappears.
Nevus - moles familiar to everyone - have a different structure, surface, color, size. These pigmented spots do not cause concern, but it is necessary to monitor their condition, as sometimes they cause the appearance of malignant tumors.
You can only get rid of spots like chloasma or freckles on your own. Is it possible to remove lentigo or moles (birthmarks), only a dermatologist will say about this.
To lighten the skin at home, various ointments, solutions, tinctures are used. For example, such a mixture. In one tablespoon of a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, pour one teaspoon of white soap shavings. Stir until smooth. Add two or three drops of ammonia to the mixture. Apply the resulting solution to the skin on pigmented areas for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
Another version of the mask: instead of soap, use cottage cheese (one tablespoon), and take two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia .
Many products, vegetables, fruits, which every home has, have whitening properties. For example, cucumber, lemon juice, parsley, potato starch, onion juice, kefir or sour milk, sour cabbage juice, banana are often used to combat age spots. Some herbs are also used to lighten pigmentation (celandine, elderberry inflorescences, calendula, dandelion, lovage)
At home, you can cook gruel from vegetables or berries and use as a mask. Among the tips there are such combinations for applying a mask: banana and hydrogen peroxide, potato starch and lemon juice, kefir and gruel from parsley. Juices can be frozen, and then wipe the age spots with pieces of such ice.
Home procedures for lightening areas of pigmented skin should be carried out daily for fifteen to twenty minutes. The best time for this is evening. After the mask or rubbing into the skin, age spots should be lubricated with cream.
To prevent further development of skin pigmentation, it is advised to pay attention to some points.
People with pigment spots on their hands, body, face are not recommended to sunbathe in the period of solar activity (from 11 hours to 16 hours). While in the sun, protect your skin from direct exposure to sunlight.
Use caution with new cosmetics, dietary supplements, vitamins. Enrich your diet with products containing vitamins A, C, group B. A good habit is to drink rosehip infusion, which always maintains normal amounts of vitamin C.
Take care of your clothes. It should be made from natural fabrics.