Melasma and liver spots are the two most common names for discoloration on your skin. Melasma, also known as the mask of pregnancy, refers to hyper-pigmentation on your forehead and cheeks during pregnancy. Liver spots, or age spots, refers to hyper-pigmentation caused by excessive sun exposure during the aging process. Although a cosmetic concern, black forehead spots are not painful and virtually harmless. Home treatment options are available; however, you should consult a dermatologist before using any home remedies.
Step 1
Rub the juice from one lemon on the affected skin with a cotton ball. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," lemon juice is acidic enough to remove the top layers of damaged skin. Within six to eight weeks, your discoloration will begin to fade.
Step 2
Wear protective clothing when going outdoors. Sun protection will help your efforts to heal your skin by eliminating the risk of further sun damage, according to MayoClinic.com. Further sun damage can actually sabotage your efforts, making dark skin discoloration worse.
Step 3
Rub a slice of red onion on your forehead to fade black marks. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," red onion contains the same acidity as lemons, rendering it an effective fading agent.
Step 4
Apply castor oil to your forehead to smooth the skin. Apply castor oil with a cotton ball twice daily, suggests "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies." For spots with open sores, saturate a bandage with castor oil and leave on overnight.
Things You'll Need
- Lemon
- Protective clothing
- Sliced red onion
- Castor oil
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