How to Avoid Red Marks on Thin Skin
Having thin skin hosts a series of problems, one of them being red marks or blemishes. Many factors contribute to red marking or streaking of the skin, including over-exposure to the sun, age, acne and even a common skin condition called rosacea. After being checked by a dermatologist to determine that the red spots aren't harmful, there is a simple home remedy that can lighten the redness on the skin and even its tone.
Things You'll Need
- Whole lemon or lemon juice
- Knife
- Shallow bowl
- Sugar
- Cotton balls
- Raw milk
- Vitamin E caplets
Instructions
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Cut a whole lemon into sections with a knife. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a shallow bowl. If desired, use 1 tbsp. of pure lemon juice instead.
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Add 1 and 1/2 tbsp. white sugar to the lemon juice to form a paste. Apply the paste to a cotton ball and apply it directly to the affected skin. The sugar granules will exfoliate the skin while the acidity of the lemon juice will lighten the redness.
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Allow the paste to it on the blemishes for 10 minutes. Rinse with clear running water. Repeat this process once or twice weekly for best results.
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Soak a few cotton balls in a shallow bowl with about 2 tbsp. of raw milk. After the cotton is completely soaked, apply the raw milk directly to the blemishes twice a day.
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Puncture a vitamin E caplet and apply the gel directly to the affected skin. You can also use a vitamin E gel or cream. Vitamin E will help even the tone of the skin.
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Tips & Warnings
Rub the lemon directly on the skin if desired.
Finish by applying aloe vera gel to the affected area.
Check with your dermatologist before performing any of the procedures.
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