Some homemade creams, such as hypogloss and rosehip ointment or fig cream, contain substances with antioxidant, skin regenerating, softening and moisturizing properties, which help hydrate the skin and improve the appearance of dark spots caused by age, freckles , sunburn or pimples.
These homemade creams or ointments must be prepared and applied to the skin blemish, and it is recommended to wash and dry the skin well before application to facilitate absorption of the active ingredients.
To prevent the stain from darkening or other stains from appearing, it is important to use sunscreen daily, which should be applied before leaving the house. Furthermore, to lighten the blemishes, it is important to consult a dermatologist who can recommend the most appropriate treatment according to the cause of the blemish on the skin. See the main causes of dark spots on the skin.
Some options for creams, ointments and lotions to remove dark spots on the skin are:
1. Hypogloss and rosehip ointment
Hypoglos ointment with rosehip is rich in vitamin A, oleic and linolenic acid, which have a regenerating, whitening and emollient effect on the skin, which helps to lighten dark spots, making it a great homemade cream option to remove spots. dark spots, caused by the sun, blackheads, pimples or burns.
Ingredients
- 2 spoons of hypoglos ointment;
- 5 drops of rosehip oil.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients and store in a tightly covered container. Apply daily to the desired region, leaving it to act overnight.
This homemade ointment has better effects on the skin if applied daily and results can be seen in around 60 days.
2. Creme de figo
Fig cream is rich in vitamin A, also known as retinol, as well as vitamins C, B1 and B2, with antioxidant properties, which help to remove dark spots from the skin, delay premature skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles. See other health benefits of figs.
Ingredients
- 2 figs;
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
Preparation mode
In a glass container, mash the figs well and then add the honey. Apply fig cream to your face at night, for about 20 minutes, before going to bed. Then wash your face and dry with a clean, dry and soft towel. This cream can be applied daily.
3. Strawberry cream and natural yogurt
Strawberry and natural yogurt cream has properties that help remove dark spots on the skin, caused by age or freckles, in addition to stimulating skin rejuvenation.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh strawberry;
- 2 cups (tea) of natural yogurt;
- 2 drops of frankincense essential oil;
- ½ cup of cosmetic clay.
Preparation mode
Mash the strawberry and take 1 teaspoon of the strawberry juice and mix it with the yogurt, frankincense essential oil and clay. Then, apply the cream to clean, dry skin, in the area of the blemish, leaving it to act for 20 minutes. After this period, remove the cream with a damp towel.
Strawberry and natural yogurt cream can be used daily if you have normal or oily skin. In cases of dry skin, it can be used twice a week.
After applying the strawberry cream and natural yogurt, it is important to apply a moisturizing cream to the skin.
Frankincense essential oil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Furthermore, this essential oil should not be ingested orally, nor used on mucous membranes, such as eyes, inside the nostrils, ears or in the intimate area.
4. Herbal lotion
The herbal lotion, made with thyme, calendula, comfrey and lavender, has a moisturizing, astringent, healing, softening and regenerative action on the skin, which can help lighten dark spots on the skin caused by acne.
This lotion also has antibacterial properties that help keep the skin clean and reduce oil, preventing the appearance of new pimples.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme;
- 1 teaspoon of dry lavender;
- 1 teaspoon of dried calendula;
- 1 teaspoon of dry comfrey;
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin;
- 60 mL of witch hazel;
- 60 mL of rose water.
Preparation mode
Place the lavender, thyme, calendula, comfrey, rose water and witch hazel in a clean, dry glass container, cover and let it rest for 1 week. After this period, strain and place the mixture in another clean and dry glass container, and mix the glycerin, shaking well.
Apply the cleansing lotion gently over the skin stain, using a gauze pad, cotton ball or facial cotton pad. Repeat the application until the skin is clean. See also home remedy options to lighten dark spots on the skin.
