How to Fade Dark Blemishes on Skin

We all get blemishes and discoloration on our skin. There are many factors in why we get dark spots and blemish marks. From the sun to age to scarring from less than perfect skin in our youth, these spots seem to grow over time. There are ways to effectively treat and fade dark blemishes at home.

Instructions

1. Wash with the right cleanser. Skin cleansers with glycolic or salicylic acids gently remove the outer dead skin, revealing the healthier skin beneath. When the upper layer of skin is removed, some of the darker marks or blemishes are lightened in the process.

2. Exfoliate once a week. Use a gentle exfoliant on your skin once a week to help your skin renew itself and produce new skin cells. Don't over exfoliate as this can exacerbate the problem. Occasional exfoliating also opens up your skin so that creams and moisturizers can seep into problem areas better.

3. Use a lightening cream. There are many lightening and fade creams on the market. Opt for skin lighteners that come from natural organic sources. Be sure to apply the lightener daily for maximum blemish fading results.

4. Avoid using skin lighteners and creams all over. When using a cream to fade spots, avoid slathering the product everywhere. First of all it gets expensive this way. Secondly, you may end up lightening the surrounding skin, which just emphasizes the dark blemishes. Opt for targeted spot treatment instead.

5. Try lemon juice. Lemon juice has been used for centuries in skin and hair lightening. Lemons have a natural bleaching affect without chemicals. Avoid direct sunlight after applying lemon juice to your skin.

6. Prevent age and sun spots. The #1 culprit in dark blemishes on skin is the sun. Always apply sunscreen and cover areas that will be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. You don't want all your hard work in removing skin spots to be for nothing.

Resources

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