A clear, even-toned complexion radiates health and beauty. Dark under eye circles and black or darkened spots on the skin can be caused by illness, stress, poor nutrition, not enough exercise and skin disorders. Acne can leave pitted scars and pigmented blemishes that remain in the skin long after the pimples have disappeared. Sun damage, changing hormone levels and allergic skin reactions can also cause darkened spots on the skin. However, easy at-home remedies can clarify and even out skin by fading dark circles and spots.
Under Eye Dark Circle Remedies
Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by stress, lack of sleep and exercise, an unhealthy diet or genetics. At home remedies can brighten the eye area by tightening the blood capillaries in this area and lightening pigmentation. Shred a slice of raw potato with a cheese grater so that the juices remain in the potato. Make two small grated potato compresses in cheese cloth or cotton handkerchiefs. Lay down and place one over each eye, allowing the juices to be absorbed by the eyelids and under eye area. Potatoes contain vitamin K, which is helps to strengthen the blood capillaries in the eye area, reducing dark circles.
Brighten Your Complexion
Darkened spots and blemishes can be faded by a natural and homemade facial mask. Try a yogurt or milk mask to exfoliate the skin and lighten spots. Yogurt and milk contains lactic acid, which fades black spots by dissolving dead or old skin cells. A homemade lemon juice toner also speeds up skin cell turnover to lighten pigmentation and blemishes. Combine lemon juice with water or witch hazel and apply with a cotton pad. The citric acid in the lemon juice brightens the complexion while the anti-bacterial properties of witch hazel prevent further spots from appearing.
Natural Cleanser and Moisturizers
Store bought skin cleansers and moisturizers can contain irritating synthetic ingredients that cause allergic or sensitive skin reactions. This can cause darkened areas or blemishes. Use natural at-home remedies to cleanse, soothe and hydrate skin. Honey has natural anti-bacterial, cleansing and moisturizing properties. Use it as skin mask to hydrate, heal and balance skin.
Home Sunburn Remedies
Eczema and sunburns can cause inflamed skin that leads to blemished areas. Soothe dry, itchy skin with olive, safflower or almond oil. Minor sunburns and small kitchen burns can be treated with a cold compress of brewed tea. Soak a soft cotton cloth in cold tea and apply it to the skin. The tea is rich in phytonutrients, which shrink inflamed blood vessels and help to heal the skin.
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