Skin

Warts are small skin growths that are caused due to human papilloma virus (HPV), which affects the person’s hands, feet or genitals. Generally, these are not painful or harmful but can cause unsightly and embarrassing. These are somewhat contagious and enters easily through small cuts or break in the skin and also if left untreated it might re-occur quickly.

However, there are many ways of getting rid of warts in which tea tree oil is one best way to remove warts effectively. Tea tree essential oil is derived from the leaves of melaleuca alternifolia, native to Australia. It should be applied topically but not be taken internally, as it is toxic and leads to many harmful side effects.

For you to believe, here we are providing some of the tea tree oil properties to know how do it works for warts removal.

• It has terpinen – 4 – ol that exhibits antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties to fight against the virus causing warts and thus eliminates it from the skin.
• It has an anti-inflammatory property that soothes the skin and reduces the irritation or itching caused by warts on the skin.
• It penetrates deep into the skin and cures the problem from inside out.

How to use Tea Tree Oil for Warts:

Discover these 4 amazing tea tree oil methods for curing your warts. All you have to do is to follow them regularly without any interruption.

Method – 1: (Tea Tree Oil)

Tea tree oil is used alone for giving an effective relief from warts and it is an easy process but should not be used by the sensitive skin people. It is used to cure all types of warts on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Clean and dry the wart affected skin areas.
• Apply one drop of pure undiluted tea tree oil on the wart.
• Place a bandage over it and leave it on for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• After that, remove the bandage and wash the area and dry it.
• Use a fresh bandage on every night and repeat the same process daily until warts disappears completely from the skin.

Note:

• Or you can also pour tea tree oil on the pad of the bandage and apply it on the wart.
• For treating genital warts, simply dab a cotton swab in tea tree oil and apply it gently on the warts for once daily.

Method – 2: (Tea Tree Oil Compress)

Tea tree oil compress is another easy and effective method widely used to treat warts (especially plantar warts).

Steps to be followed…

• Pour 2 – 4 drops of tea tree oil on the affected areas.
• Then place a slice of garlic or banana peel over it.
• Secure it with tape and let it sit for few hours to overnight.
• Repeat the same process regularly at night before bedtime for up to 3 weeks to get rid of warts completely on the skin.

Method – 3: (Tea Tree Oil with Other Essential Oils and Carrier Oil)

Tea tree oil when mixed with other essential oils will give a quick result of getting rid of warts now and then.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 drops each of tea tree oil, manuka oil, lemongrass oil, peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil in 1 tablespoons of desired carrier oil.
• Stir well and apply it on the wart 2 – 3 times daily using a cotton ball.
• Secure it tightly with a bandage and leave it on for few minutes to few hours.
• Continue doing the same process regularly until warts has removed completely from the skin.

Note:

• Or use this oil blend prepared by mixing 2 drops each of clove oil, tea tree oil, lemongrass oil and oregano oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and apply it on warts affected skin areas using a cotton swab. Cover it with a cotton ball and wrap a piece of fabric or a bandage tightly.
• Alternatively, mix 6 drops of tea tree oil and lavender oil in 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil. Stir well and use this mix as after warts skin renewing blend that helps to heal the skin and makes no more signs of warts appear.
• Or simply mix few drops of tea tree oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and apply it on warts infected skin areas regularly.

Method – 4: (Tea Tree Oil Bath)

Depending upon the place where these warts affected on the skin, you need to take a tea tree oil bath. It is used to treat warts that are located from top to bottom, including genital warts and hard to reach areas.

Steps to be followed…

• Run warm water in your bathtub and add few drops of tea tree oil to this water.
• Stir well and soak yourself for at least 20 – 30 minutes.
• Then take your regular bath and dry your skin thoroughly.
• Repeat the bath regularly for 2 – 3 times a day until you get complete wart removal from the skin.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always use 100% pure tea tree oil which is not mixed with other oils for treating any health or skin problems.
2. For dry and sensitive skin people, pure tea tree oil should be used after dilution to avoid irritation, pain, and itching. Dilute tea tree oil with any carrier oil or aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil and also apply Vaseline around warts to protect the healthy skin.
3. Make sure to consult your doctor if you didn’t find any relief from the wart removal after using tea tree oil for 4 – 5 days or if the symptoms persist. Also, discuss with your doctor before using tea tree oil as your home remedy for warts.
4. Avoid any contact of tea tree oil with eyes, nose or mouth, as it results in some side effects. Also, pregnant or nursing women and children above 7 years should not use tea tree oil for warts.
5. Make sure to dispose the used cotton swab to avoid the spread of this infection to other areas.

Remove your warts using this tea tree oil and share your experience with us.

Keratosis Pilaris (KP) are tiny bumps that appear on the upper arms, thighs, back, buttocks, cheeks and legs. It is also called as chicken skin due to its dry and rough appearance.

The reason for KP is dysfunctional keratinization in which the body produces more of keratin protein that clogs the hair follicles with dead skin cells and appears as tiny bumps that make you feel the skin like a sandpaper. But the reason for the excess buildup of keratin is unknown.

It is also caused due to hormonal imbalance or genetics or dryness of the skin. It is painless, harmless and non-contagious skin disorder but gets worse during winter months due to less humid or cold weather.

There is no complete cure for KP, as it worsens in winter and gets normal in summer. Ointments and medicines are not that much effective in treating KP.

Wondering about how to cure this embarrassing skin problem? Then have a look at these natural remedies which are very effective in treating this KP and makes your skin soft.

Home Remedies for Keratosis Pilaris:

Here are the best remedies mentioned for treating keratosis pilaris but a multi-therapeutic approach will give a quick relief from KP. Let’s get started.

Remedy – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has astringent that unclogs and shrinks the skin pores which in turn restrict keratin buildup in the hair follicles. It soothes the inflammation by balancing your skin’s pH levels. It exfoliates gently to remove the excess dead cells to unclog the skin pores.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix equal quantities of raw apple cider vinegar and water.
• Stir well and apply it on the KP affected areas.
• Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off.
• Repeat the process a few times daily till you get relief from KP.

Note:

• Or stir 1/2 to 1 cup of ACV in your bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Soak for 20 minutes and rinse your body with normal water. Pat dry and apply moisturizer.
• Or else consume a glass of water mixed with 1 tablespoon of ACV and 1 teaspoon of honey. Drink it daily on an empty stomach to get relief from inside the body.
• Or mix 1 teaspoon of soy lecithin (or raw honey) in 1 ½ cup each of apple cider vinegar and coconut oil. Stir well and apply it daily as an ointment on the affected areas.

Remedy – 2: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil has all essential fatty acids that make it penetrate deep into the skin and moisturizes your skin. The lauric acid helps to break down the keratin buildup to prevent the clog of hair follicles. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and inflammation of bumps.

Steps to be followed…

• Stir 1 tablespoon of sugar to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Spread this on the affected area and massage gently for few minutes.
• For best results, add 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and honey to this scrub mix.
• Rinse off thoroughly and repeat regularly.

Note:

• Or apply some organic coconut oil on the affected areas and leave it on for overnight.
• Or blend 1 part of Shea butter, 2 parts of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E, few drops of essential oil. Apply it on KP and massage gently. Use this after exfoliation.
• Or consume 1 teaspoon of organic coconut oil daily and gradually increase the amount up to 3 tablespoons.

Remedy – 3: (Oatmeal)

Oatmeal soothes dry and itchy skin and moisturizes the skin to prevent dryness. It scrubs your skin to remove dead cells and smoothes out the bumps.

Steps to be followed…

• Blend 1/3 cup of oatmeal to make it a fine powder.
• Mix it well in warm water filled in your bathtub.
• Soak in it for about 15 – 20 minutes and then bath normally.
• Continue this bath regularly for 2 – 3 times a week to get rid of KP.

Note: Or mix 1 tablespoon of oatmeal in enough warm water to make a paste. Rub this paste gently on the skin and rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes. Dry it and apply moisturizer.

Remedy – 4: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells that block the skin pores and thereby reduces the bumps on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Add enough water in 2 tablespoons of baking soda and stir it to make a paste.
• Apply it on the damp skin and scrub it gently for 3 – 5 minutes in a circular motion.
• Rinse the area with warm water and moisturize your skin.
• Do it few times a week till you get relief from keratosis pilaris.

Note: Or mix baking soda, salt, lactic acid (milk or yogurt), water and ACV to make a paste. Apply it to the affected area and exfoliate after few minutes to remove KP.

Remedy – 5: (Olive Oil)

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E that moisturizes your dry skin to reduce tiny bumps. It rejuvenates the damaged skin and removes excess keratin for quick heal from KP.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 1 tablespoon each of extra virgin olive oil and sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of warm water (or honey) in a bowl.
• Stir well and apply it on the affected areas.
• Scrub it gently for few minutes and leave for another few minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and dry the skin.
• Repeat the process regularly for 2 – 3 times a week.

Note:

• Or mix 3 tablespoons of salt in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Apply it on the KP affected areas and massage gently in circular motions. Rinse off with water and dry it.
• Or else, massage the affected with some extra-virgin olive oil regularly for few times a day.

Remedy – 6: (Sour Cream with Sugar)

Sour cream has lactic acid which exfoliates the skin to remove the keratin buildup. It also moisturizes the skin to prevent dryness. This cream acts as a scrub when mixed with sugar.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar in 2 teaspoons of sour cream.
• Apply it on the affected area and scrub it gently in circular motions.
• Wait for few minutes and wash it off.
• Dry the skin and repeat the same for few times a week.

Note: Yogurt or buttermilk also has lactic acid, so you can apply them (either plain or mixed with sugar) for treating KP.

Remedy – 7: (Diet Plan)

Diet plays a major part in getting rid of any health or beauty problem. Here is the diet for the people having KP.

• Include foods that are rich in omega – 3 and 6 fatty acids like cold water fish (salmon, tuna or mackerel) and consume 2 – 3 times a week. It prevents dryness and promotes healthy skin. Or take fish oil supplements as per your doctor’s advice.
• Include foods rich in vitamin A and E like carrots, papaya, leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, pumpkins, mangoes, nuts, strawberries, etc.
• Drink more water to flush out the toxins from your body and have at least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Remedy – 8: (Vitamin A Oil)

Vitamin A has retinol which is essential for regulating the production of keratin and thus prevents the follicles from getting plugged with dead cells. It also reduces the inflammation in case if you’re suffering from inflamed tiny bumps.

Steps to be followed…

• Squeeze the oil from 1 – 2 vitamin A capsules.
• Apply it on the affected area and massage gently for 3 – 5 minutes.
• Let it sit for another 15 -20 minutes and rinse off with water.
• Regular follow – up will yield quick relief from the problem.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Never ever scratch the bumps or rub it roughly.
2. Use lukewarm water instead of hot water for bathing. Also, avoid using harsh soaps and overtime in your bath.
3. Always moisturize the affected area with natural moisturizers like coconut oil, Shea butter, olive oil or cocoa butter to prevent dryness.
4. It’s suggested to use a humidifier for adding moisture to the air in the home.
5. Prefer brown sugar or cane sugar rather than white sugar for treating KP.
6. Other effective remedies include the application of any of these ingredients like vitamin E oil, tea tree oil with any carrier oil, aloe vera gel, Epsom salt with olive oil scrub, aspirin paste (crushed aspirin and water), milk baths (milk in bath water), etc.
7. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are natural acids with mild to moderate exfoliating property. Lactic acid, malic acid, glycolic acid will come under this AHA list. So, apply a cream or lotion containing AHA on the affected area and massage for 3 – 5 minutes regularly.
8. Also use beta hydroxy acids in the same way as AHA to get rid of keratosis pilaris.
9. Exfoliation (or scrubbing) and moisturizing are best ways to get rid of KP. So, do it regularly to eliminate dead cells and moisture the skin.
10. Exposing to sunlight for at least 20 – 30 minutes daily will enhance your vitamin D and thus prevents dryness worsening KP. But apply sunscreen lotion while going out in sun in between 11 am – 4 pm.
11. Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse and have medical treatment for KP.
12. Make sure to use organic ingredients and do some skin patch test before applying to know whether it causing any allergic reaction or not? then use it regularly.

Have you tried any of these methods for Keratosis Pilaris? Let me know which remedy works well in treating your KP by sharing your experience in below comments box.

A small non-cancerous growth caused due to human papilloma virus (HPV) on the skin is termed as warts. These are harmless, painless but contagious skin problem from one body part to another and from one person to another. The virus simply enters into the body through tiny cuts and breaks in the skin.

It is a skin tumor that occurs alone or in large packs on any part of the body but most commonly on the hands and feet. Rather than using procedures like cryotherapy, laser therapy, duct tape, compound w, freezing kits and over the counter medications that has salicylic acid, you can simply follow the best and effective natural remedies at home that are safe and gives long lasting results.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one among those natural home remedies for warts. Don’t you believe it, here we are presenting you the properties of apple cider vinegar which help you to know how it works on warts. Have a look on it.

• Apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature that attacks the surface of warts and makes it to drop off.
• It cures warts without forming any scars on the skin.
• It has antivirus, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that control the HPV and makes it not to spread quickly.
• It has anti-inflammatory property that soothes the skin and cures warts without any pain or irritation.

How to use Apple Cider Vinegar for Warts:

There are many warts of using apple cider vinegar for removing warts. Here are 2 best apple cider vinegar methods for treating warts without any side effects.

Method – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple Cider Vinegar alone can be used widely for treating warts on all over the skin. This process will turn the wart into black and then removes from the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Gently scrub the wart with a pumice stone and wash off with water.
• Be sure that not to break any healthy skin and to cover it, apply Vaseline around the areas of the wart.
• Dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and dab it over the wart, ensure that it covers the entire area.
• Then secure the cotton ball with a band aid and leave it on for few hours to overnight.
• Remove the cotton ball and repeat the same process regularly till the wart is eradicated.
• For best results, do this process in every night before bed time and remove it in the morning.

Note: For treating Genital warts, soak a toilet paper in ACV and place the paper directly on the warts with tweezers. Cover it with a band aid and remove the toilet paper after 4 – 5 hours.

Method – 2: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Water)

This process is used to treat common warts (warts on hands or fingers) and plantar warts (warts on the sole of the feet). Regular usage of apple cider vinegar will not only helps to remove warts but also reduces the chance of getting warts.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix equal parts of organic ACV and warm water in a large bowl.
• Stir well and soak the warts affected areas in this water for not less than 15 minutes.
• After that, remove the hands or feet and dry it thoroughly.
• Continue doing the same process regularly until you cleared warts from the skin.

Note: Or add 5 – 8 tablespoons of ACV in your bathtub. Run warm water over it and soak yourself in this water for few minutes. Also, you can add this vinegar in a bucket of warm water and have your bath with this water for twice daily.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always use petroleum jelly or any other moisturizer for protecting the healthy skin around the warts from apple cider vinegar, as it irritates the skin a little bit.
2. However constant usage of apple cider vinegar might cause some side effects like swelling and throbbing of the wart in certain cases. So, if you’re experiencing it then discontinue the use of ACV for warts.
3. Never ever pick or pull the warts, it should fall off naturally or else it leads to the development of further warts and make the situation worse.
4. You have to use organic apple cider vinegar daily until your warts have gone completely. But don’t peel off the outer layer of the warts why because sometimes the outer core of the wart has not been removed completely.
5. Always prefer to use raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with mother in it for treating warts or any health or skin problems.
6. For dry and sensitive skin people, dilute more of water in apple cider vinegar to prevent redness and pain caused due to acetic and malic acid in apple cider vinegar.
7. Make sure to rinse your hands and clean the scratches or cuts regularly while applying ACV on warts. Consult your doctor if you didn’t find any relief from warts or it spreading to other parts.

Use apple cider vinegar for treating these ugly warts or do you know any other apple cider vinegar methods for removing warts? Then share your experience with us.

Eczema is a non-contagious inflammatory skin disorder that was caused due to weak immune system and low moisture levels. The skin produces less oil than the actual amount and thus reduces the skin’s ability to lock the moisture levels in the skin. So with less moisture, the skin cells will get widen and that space is filled with bacteria and other irritants. Thus eczema will flare up with excess dryness and itching.

Genetics, allergies, stress and environmental irritants will make its symptoms worse. Dryness, itching, flaking, blistering, redness around blisters and oozing are some of the symptoms caused due to eczema.

However, there is no complete cure for eczema but by retaining the lost moisture and strengthening your immune system will help to reduce its symptoms up to a great extent.

If that eczema was not too bad enough then most of the time people treats it with certain chemicals like corticosteroids. But really don’t we think, isn’t there any other best way? Then we got an answer of using natural ways.

Tea tree oil is one of the best ways used for treating eczema with its outstanding antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal quantities. Have a look on its healing powers that help you to get relief from eczema dry and itchy skin.

• It has terpinen – 4 – ol that contains natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to fight against the germs causing eczema.
• It has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the inflammation and irritation on the skin.
• It penetrates deep into the skin to clear the itching and other irritation caused by eczema.
• It has antioxidant and antiseptic properties that protect the skin from the effect of free radicals and repairs the damaged skin cell.
• It eases itching to prevent further damage caused to the skin due to eczema.

How to use Tea Tree Oil for Eczema:

Here we are providing you with the best of tea tree oil methods for treating eczema and to get control over its symptoms.

Method – 1: (Tea Tree Oil Bath)

This soothing bath will help you to get relief from the itchiness and pain caused by eczema along with dry up any open or oozing sores. It also helps to treat eczema on your back and body.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (like extra virgin olive oil or sweet almond oil or coconut oil) in your bath tub.
• Run warm water in your bathtub and add 10 – 15 drops of tea tree oil in it.
• Stir well and soak yourself for about 20 minutes.
• Then bath normally and dry your skin thoroughly.
• Apply moisturizer that suits your skin type.
• Repeat the bath for once or twice daily (in the morning and at night time) until you got relief from itching and irritation.

Note: Or else simply add 10 drops of tea tree oil to your bath water without adding any carrier oil in it.

Method – 2: (Tea Tree Oil with Carrier Oil)

Tea tree oil clears the itching and bacteria causing it. Carrier oil helps to moisture the skin to prevent dryness, redness, and irritation caused due to eczema.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil in 1/2 cup of any carrier oil (like coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil or sweet almond oil).
• Stir well and apply this mix on eczema affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently and let it sit for few minutes to overnight.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water and dry your skin.
• Repeat for 2 – 3 times daily.

Note: For treating Dyshidrotic eczema, mix 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Apply it on affected areas and repeat regularly.

Method – 3: (Tea Tree Oil with Natural Cream)

Skin friendly natural creams for curing dryness and itching are available in any natural or health stores. Be sure that it should be free from alcohol or petroleum and also check the ingredients used in this cream to know if it causes allergic reactions. When this cream is mixed with tea tree oil then it delivers the soothing and healthy healing.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 25 drops of tea tree oil to 1 cup of this natural cream or moisturizer or Vaseline.
• Stir well and apply it on eczema affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and leave it on for few hours to overnight.
• Repeat the application regularly to get relief from eczema and its symptoms.

Note:

• Or add few drops of tea tree oil to your moisturizer before applying on eczema. For quick relief, apply this tea tree oil mixed moisturizer for 3 – 4 times a day.
• Or else use tea tree oil based lotions, creams, and moisturizers to get relief.

Method – 4: (Tea Tree Oil Lotion with Lavender Oil and Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil penetrates deep into the skin and locks the moisture to prevent dryness and itching. The lavender and tea tree oil fights against the free radicals attack on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 5 drops each of tea tree oil and lavender essential oil in 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
• Stir well and apply this mix on the affected areas.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and rinse it off after few minutes with warm water.
• Re-apply this homemade tea tree oil body lotion for eczema regularly.

Note: Or melt 1/4 cup each of coconut oil and shea butter. Let it cool down and add 15 drops of lavender oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil. Stir well and refrigerate to make tea tree oil homemade eczema cream. Spread this cream on affected areas for twice daily to get relief from eczema, even for kids.

Method – 5: (Tea Tree Oil)

Using tea tree oil directly on the affected area will provide you with its healing properties by in certain people (with dry or sensitive skin) it reacts adversely and results in further inflammation on the affected areas.

Steps to be followed…

• Before starting the process, be sure to do some skin patch test to know whether it causing any allergic reaction or not.
• If there is no adverse reaction then take a cotton swab and dip in tea tree oil.
• Dab it directly on the affected areas and rinse it off after few minutes.
• Dry the skin thoroughly and apply some moisturizer.
• Repeat the process regularly until you get relief from the dry and itchy skin.

Method – 6: (Tea Tree Oil for Scalp Eczema)

Eczema can also affect your scalp and makes it itchy and flaky. Tea tree oil is very effective in treating eczema on your scalp.

Steps to be followed…

• Combine 1 part of tea tree oil with 10 parts of avocado or jojoba oil.
• Stir well and apply it on all over the scalp.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and rinse it off with tea tree oil shampoo after 15 – 20 minutes.
• Repeat the same process regularly until the scalp eczema has cleared completely.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Make sure to seek some medical help by consulting your doctor if these solutions don’t help or make it worse.
2. Never ever swallow tea tree oil or apply it on and around eyes areas, as it results in some serious health problems and loss of eye vision.
3. Mix 3 drops of rose oil in 10 drops of tea tree oil and apply on eczema affected areas to get relief from the eczema rashes.
4. For treating your eczema around eyes, add 3 parts of castor oil to 2 parts of tea tree oil. Stir well and apply it around your eyes with utmost care not to get into the eyes. Rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes thoroughly with water.
5. Pregnant, nursing women and children under 5 years should not use this tea tree oil for any treatment without consulting your doctor.
6. Always prefer to use the diluted form of tea tree oil rather than direct application, as per your skin type to avoid the skin irritations. Also, avoid any contact with mucous membranes of the body after its application.
7. Use 100% pure tea tree oil to get relief from any skin and health problems, including eczema. Also, avoid using the products like shampoos, soaps, perfumes, etc. which causes allergies to you.
8. Don’t do constant scratching and rubbing, as it even worse the condition rather than giving relief to you from itching.

This is all about Tea Tree Oil for Eczema. Hope this article was helpful to you. Do you have any queries or suggestions? Then share it with us.

Dark or brown spots occur due to exposure of skin to the sun and that causes excessive production of melanin which turns the skin to darker. These spots are also known as sun spots (caused due to sun exposure), age spots (caused due to aging) or hyper-pigmentation.

This appears mainly on the areas like face, neck, back, chest, shoulders, hands and legs where it is easily exposed to sun, dirt or impurities and can be seen most commonly in adults of above 40 years. Hormonal imbalance, stress, vitamin deficiency, aging, acne, weak functioning of body parts are some of the factors causing black or dark spots on the skin.

Although these spots are harmless to the skin but make you look unattractive and affect your self – esteem. Don’t panic, there are many natural remedies that are easily available at home to fade away these spots and brighten up your skin with even skin tone.

Baking soda comes first in treating many health and beauty ailments including dark spots. Here are some of its properties that help you to know how it works for fading dark spots and acne scars on the skin.

• It has an excellent exfoliating property that exfoliates the skin to remove dirt, dead skin cells and excess oil that trapped in the skin pores to remove darkness and roughness to brown spots.
• It effectively encourages the growth of collagen to get rid of the spots or scars on the skin. This also helps to shed the skin and thus encourages the growth of new skin.
• It maintains the balance of the pH levels that in turn helps to prevent the bacteria or any other microbes affecting the immune system and causing these spots on the skin.
• It acts as a drying agent that dries out the skin pores by removing the oil and dirt which are trapped in the skin and clears the age spots and scars.
• It has skin lightening and bleaching property that lighten up these black spots naturally and leaves you with even skin tone.

After knowing about its properties, want to give a trial to this baking soda for dark spots. Then here are the best and most effective ways of using baking soda to get rid of dark spots.

Method – 1: (Baking Soda and Water)

Baking soda mixed with water will exhibit certain properties that help you to get rid of the many problems including removal of hyperpigmentation. This process is used to treat dark spots on face, neck, back and legs.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda in enough of water.
• Stir well to make it a fine paste and cleanse your skin thoroughly.
• Dry it slightly to damp your skin and then apply this paste on the dark spots affected areas.
• Massage it gently in circular motions for 2 – 3 minutes.
• Leave it on for another few minutes to get dried completely.
• Rinse it with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
• Dry your skin thoroughly with a soft towel and apply moisturizer that suits your skin.
• Continue doing the same process for 2 – 3 times a week on a regular basis to get rid of these dark spots.

Note:

• Or add 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/4 cup of water. Stir well and apply this mix on the affected areas using a cotton ball at night time before going to bed. Rinse it off in the morning.
• Or else add some water to baking soda and a little of oatmeal to make it as a scrub paste. Use this to scrub the dark spots or scars affected skin areas.
• Alternatively, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 tablespoon of warm water to make it a fine paste. Use this paste to scrub the dark or brown spots on the face by massaging it in gentle circular motions. Rinse it with warm water and dry your skin.

Method – 2: (Baking Soda and Lemon Juice for Dark Spots)

Both lemon and baking soda have natural bleaching and skin lightening property that fades away the spots or scars on the skin and shines it with an even skin tone.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and enough of lemon juice in a bowl.
• Stir it and it starts fizzing for few seconds.
• Mix well to make a fine paste.
• Apply this paste on the sunspots affected skin areas.
• Leave it for few minutes and rinse it off with water.
• Repeat the same process regularly to get relief from brown spots and scars on the skin.

Note: For you’re having dry and sensitive skin then add some water by lessening the quantity of lemon juice in the process.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Make sure to wash your face and remove any makeup before applying baking soda methods and also before going to sleep at night time to get rid of the problem.
2. Avoid overusing of baking soda, as it dries out your skin and also, make sure to apply some moisturizer after applying baking soda to prevent dryness, irritation, and itching.
3. Hydrate yourself with plenty of water, exercise regularly, consume healthy food, do some yoga and meditation to get relief from stress, wear sunscreen while going out, include citrus foods in your diet, etc. to get rid of the dark spots on the skin.
4. Always it’s recommended to do some skin patch test while using any new ingredient on the skin to know whether it causing any allergic reaction or irritation on the skin.
5. Never ever rub baking soda vigorously on the skin. In certain cases, baking soda may cause some stinging and itching sensations then wash off the mix immediately on the skin and consult your dermatologist to get relief from these brown spots.

That’s all for now about dark spots and try these baking soda methods to get rid of these spots and to enhance your beauty. But don’t forget to share your experience with us.