A variety of factors affect the complexion of the skin, giving rise to blemishes or black spots on the face and other areas of the body. One of the most common causes of this effect on the pigmentation is the exposure of the skin to the ultra violet rays of the sun. The longer you expose your skin to the sun, the worse the effect and hence, people who spend a lot of time out doors are susceptible to darkened patches on the skin. After being exposed to the sun for long periods of time, the skin is unable to regenerate itself and the melanin in the skin collects in one particular area, causing the dark spot. Aside from this, mosquito bites, blackheads, pimples and acne also leave blemishes on what would otherwise be termed "Perfect Skin". Another common cause is the natural aging process of the skin. This condition is known as "Liver Spots." It must be remembered, however, that unless these spots are painful or irritable, they are harmless and can be cured by a number of naturally occurring remedies. A majority of these remedies tend to work only when made use of on a regular basis.
Whenever going out into the sun, the skin should be protected from ultra violet rays. Using a scarf or carrying an umbrella and using a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF factor are recommended. Reapply the sun screen whenever possible as it wears off easily. Raw potatoes are known for their ability to fade spots and reduce your tan. The potato juice can be applied to the affected skin or potato slices can be placed on the eyes for getting rid of dark circles as well. Lemon juice mixed with milk cream can be applied to the skin. After 5-10 minutes, massage the skin with sugar granules in a circular motion. This lightens the spots, exfoliates dead skin and the overall texture of skin improves due to improved blood circulation. Scrubbing the face with honey and sugar also reduces uneven pigmentation and softens the skin. Massaging the face with almond oil, a mixture of vitamin E oil and Castor oil or Aloe Vera gel before going to bed clears the skin off scars, pimples and spots. Cucumber juice and tomato juice are known to fade away blemishes. Raw papaya pulp helps erase age spots. A face mask prepared with rose water and sandal powder or a mixture of olive oil and vinegar effectively removes spots.
answered by G M