How to Get Rid of Brown Spots on Arms

How to Get Rid of Brown Spots on Arms
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Overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause damage to the pigment of the skin, resulting in brown spots or patches that can be permanent. You can seek treatment from a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon, but that can be expensive and results aren't guaranteed to be permanent. Before you spend a lot of money on professional treatments, try using some ingredients you may already have at home to naturally lighten brown spots on your arms.

Step 1

Rub slices of fresh lemon on the brown spots twice a day for two months or until the spots have diminished.

Step 2

Rub pure concentrated vitamin E oil into the brown spots twice a day until the spots have disappeared. You can find pure vitamin E oil at your local health foods store, or buy vitamin E oil capsules and break them open.

Step 3

Apply fresh papaya to the brown spots on your arms twice daily until they have lightened. Allow the papaya juice to soak in before rinsing your arms.

Step 4

Slice some fresh cucumber and rub the juice into the brown spots on your arms twice a day until the brown spots disappear. Let the juice soak into the skin before rinsing.

Things You'll Need

  • Lemon
  • Papaya
  • Cucumber
  • Vitamin E

References

Article reviewed by GayleZorrilla Last updated on: Jul 27, 2010

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