To remove or lighten blemishes on your face caused by pregnancy, acne, melasma or those caused by the sun, you can use home tricks, remedies, ointments, creams or aesthetic treatments recommended by your doctor. Recent stains are easier to lighten with simple products that you buy at the pharmacy, such as creams and lotions that have lightening effects. On the other hand, in the case of chronic stains, that is, a stain that has been present for more than 1 year, it may be necessary to use more specific formulas.
Aesthetic treatments are normally recommended for darker or difficult-to-eliminate spots that do not respond well to other treatments, such as burn spots, for example.
Home remedies to remove blemishes from the skin, such as a cucumber or tomato mask, for example, do not replace medical treatment, and it is essential that a dermatologist is consulted so that the blemishes on the face can be assessed and, therefore, recommended. the most appropriate treatment.
Face blemish treatments
The main treatments to lighten blemishes on the face that may be recommended by a dermatologist are:
1. Use of specific creams
The use of creams may be recommended by the dermatologist in the case of older spots on the face, that is, those older than 1 year. Some options that may be recommended are products that have one or more of the following components in their formula:
- Hydroquinone;
- Retinoic acid;
- Kojic acid.
These products should only be used under the guidance of a dermatologist, as when used improperly they can worsen the blemish and cause damage to the skin, potentially causing irreversible damage.
It is usually recommended to apply the product 1 or 2 times a day exactly where the blemish is, after cleansing and toning the face. When a person still has pimples and blackheads on their skin, it is also essential to control the oiliness of the skin, which is why other products may be recommended to dry out pimples.
2. Acid peeling
In this type of treatment, acids are applied to the skin for a few seconds and then removed with water, resulting in peeling of the outermost layer of the skin. As a result, the body is forced to produce a new layer of skin, eliminating blemishes and scars.
Acid treatment is not indicated when a person has active acne. See more about acid peeling.
3. Laser or pulsed light
Laser or pulsed light treatment acts on melanocytes, which are responsible for giving color to the skin, making the tone uniform. The laser or pulsed light must be recommended by a dermatologist and applied by a doctor or specialized physiotherapist.
4. Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion consists of exfoliation with devices that ‘sand’ the skin by removing the outermost layer. This treatment is recommended when you want to remove small superficial spots on the skin.
5. Microneedling with a dermaroller
Microneedling with a dermaroller is a treatment carried out with a roller full of needles that pierce the skin, with a depth of 0.3 to 1 millimeter, which stimulates collagen and the formation of a new layer of skin, making it a good option for deeper spots, it is also excellent for renewing the skin and removing acne scars. See more about microneedling with a dermaroller.
How to remove recent stains
As soon as spots appear on the skin, such as those caused by the sun, acne or a burn, the dermatologist may recommend the use of some products such as:
- Rose milk or cologne milk: when it comes to pimple blemishes. These lotions clean and disinfect the skin, drying out pimples. As a result, it is common for the skin to have a more uniform tone;
- Whitening lotion: Most suitable for dark spots caused by burns, the sun or chickenpox and can be used daily, with good results.
Although hydrogen peroxide and sodium bicarbonate are widely used to remove stains, their use is not recommended by dermatologists, as they cause skin irritation that appears to lighten the stains, but the effect is temporary and the skin may return. become dark.
Homemade medicine
Applying natural masks to the face also helps to lighten blemishes on the face, making them a good home remedy option, such as cucumber, tomato or egg white masks.
A great mask to get rid of skin blemishes caused by pimples is rose milk with ground almonds because it has whitening properties.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of ground almonds;
- 1 teaspoon of rose milk;
- 5 drops of palmorosa essential oil;
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Preparation mode
In a container, mix all the ingredients well until a uniform paste forms. Then, wash your face with warm water and soap, dry and apply the mask to the entire area, leaving it to act for 20 minutes. To remove the mask, use a small piece of cotton soaked in rose milk.
Check out more details on how to remove blemishes from your face in the following video:
How to avoid blemishes on your face
To prevent the appearance of new blemishes, on the face or any other part of the body, some daily care is recommended, such as:
- Do not squeeze blackheads and whiteheads;
- Do not expose yourself to the sun after using lemon;
- Always clean, tone and hydrate your skin daily, using products specific to your skin type.
Furthermore, it is very important to use sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days, as the sun’s rays increase the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin pigmentation.
In women, it is common for hormonal imbalance to facilitate the appearance of dark spots on the face, so if the dark spots insist on appearing despite all these precautions, a consultation with a gynecologist is recommended, as situations such as fibroids or polycystic ovaries may be present. causing blemishes on the skin.
