Signs and Symptoms of Age Spots Age spots (also known as sun spots, liver spots, and lentigines),

are harmless, flat, yellow or brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the back of the hands, neck and face of people above the age of 40. These age spots are usually not serious, but instead are mainly an annoyance since they can reveal a person's age. However, if you have irregular, dark spots that increase in size or change color/texture, have them checked by a doctor since they could be a sign of skin cancer. Causes of Age Spots Age spots are commonly a sign of sun damage by having the skin exposed to the sun over many years. In more serious situations, they can be due to impaired liver function or dietary and nutritional deficiencies. For example, as we age, our metabolism changes and the liver can become overwhelmed with toxins. If the liver cannot rid the body of these toxins, age spots (liver spots) can begin to develop. Oxidation within the body and a lack of antioxidants in your diet can also play an important role in the development of age spots. It is important to remember that age spots take years to form and eliminating them will take time, too. But don't give up! Try one of the remedies below for a few months, and if they don't improve simply try another one. Also, as a preventative measure, always use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 if you plan to be outdoors in the sun for extended periods of time. Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Age Spots Treatment Age Spots Home Remedy Using Apple Cider Vinegar When Apple Cider Vinegar is mixed with onion juice and applied directly to the skin, it can help you to get rid of age spots and sun spots. Finely chop or blend an onion, and use a strainer or cheese cloth to squeeze and extract the juice. Take one part of Apple Cider Vinegar and one part of onion juice and mix them together. Dab a cotton pad into the solution and apply it directly onto the age spots. Leave this on the skin for a minimum of 30 minutes, and as long as you are comfortable with it. Repeat this once a day for approximately 6 weeks and you should begin to notice a gradual improvement. If the spots have not completely disappeared after the 6 weeks but they have started to fade, keep repeating the process until they do. To speed up the process, you can mix 3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar into a mug full of water (hot or cold), and drink this twice daily for a month. This will not only improve your age spots, but it will also give you a healthy young glow and make you feel energized and active. If you find the taste of the vineger to be too strong, try adding a tablespoon of honey as a natural sweetener. Natural Cure for Age Spots Using Aloe Vera Aloe Vera juice or gel has long been known as a general healing agent for skin problems, particularly burns. Many people have also found it to be helpful in reducing the visual appearance of age spots. Simply rub the juice or gel directly onto the affected areas twice a day, and leave it on the skin for at least 45 minutes each time. Within a month you should begin to notice improvements. Home Remedy for Age Spots Using Lemon Juice The acid in Lemon juice has been shown to help fade the appearance of age spots. Simply dab fresh lemon juice directly onto the spots twice daily and you should begin to notice improvements in about two months. Leave the juice on the skin for at least 30 minutes, or as long as you are comfortable with it. You can also leave the juice on the skin overnight. NOTE: If you plan to go outdoors, wait for the juice to dry as it increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Using Castor Oil as a Remedy for Age Spots Castor Oil has been shown to improve the appearance of age spots. Simple rub the oil directly onto the affected skin areas once in the morning and once in the evening. This should help fade the spots within a month. More Age Spots Home Remedies and Treatments Reader Comments Posted by sona on Oct 27 2011 23:55:00 i am 25years old ,i developed these black spots when i was in my teenage,near my eye. i went to a clinic and consulted with the doc to get it removed. the doctor examined and told me that they are warts ( they were about 11 of them in between cheekbone and the eye).so using lazer technique i got them burned. though they appeared to be gone they reappeared after a fortnight,they look a shade lighter now. i am completely tensed and do not know what to do? please help!! Posted by Zafar on Oct 21 2011 19:12:50 For Sandeep, I understand how horrible they look - I got so many dark brown spots after the birth of my daughter. I mixed 1 part of Organic Apple Cider vinegar and 2 parts of Organic Rose Water and applied it with a cotton swab every night before going to bed. I also used Organic Castor Oil as a moisturizer during the day. Now after a month of regular application, they look very light. I could actually go out today without putting the foundation/concealer on that I always did to hide them. Castor oil feels a bit sticky - you can mix it in your regular moisturizer cream if the stickiness bothers you. You can buy these all three items from pretty much any herbal food store. Make sure you get everything organic. I hope it helps! Good luck

Posted by sandeep kumar on Oct 21 2011 08:53:48 i was fair .but skin problems over years have dramatically made me dark,i devlop some pimples,it would dry and leaves very dark spot,resulting my face is deeply marred and plagued by dark patches and spots. on left side of forehead it is deep dark.i look horrible and feel outcaste.no one even talks to me, i am taunted by everone.any solutions PLEASE REPLY TO MY MAIL "sandeep10133@gmail.com Posted by Matthai on Oct 15 2011 14:48:37 I have found an article that dermamelan cream can solve a lot of skin discolorations http://healthguidenow.com/dermamelancream-%E2%80%93-skin-lightening-cream/ Posted by Institute of Applied Research on Oct 14 2011 13:02:06 We have developed herbal and bioteck for black marks wich is an ointment; for brown marks and pigmentation herbal powder. If anu one inetrested we will forward the details about the products. Posted by Jacquie on Oct 07 2011 21:59:09 I have tried a number of purported remedies for my skin tags - currently do not have health insurance so the liquid nitrogen option is out - too expensive. After trying all the other methods out there, I tried ACV and voila - the darn thing diminished by leaps and bounds, and is now virtually GONE! I was told to try covering up this pesky thing on the side of my face w/clear nail polish, cover it up w/duct tape - none of that worked and only served to irritate the surrounding skin. I dabbed on the AVC 23x/day and at night covered it up w/a small bandaid, and couldn't be happier w/the results. I fully intend to see if this same item will solve the age spot problem. Will report back, but if you suffer from skin tags, BY ALL MEANS, SKIP PAST ALL THE OTHER SUGGESTED REMEDIES AND USE THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR! I bought mine from the local grocery store. You'll be glad you did. This joker was HUGE on the side of my face - we ladies (and men...) don't like that. Posted by Kate on Oct 07 2011 09:31:01 Applying Aloe Vera gel to age spots can be an effective way reduce their appearance and gentle enough for all skin types. Aloe contains a concentrated mix of compounds that nourish skin and promote cellular regeneration. For people with dry or sensitive skin, Aloe is a moisturizing alternative to peels and acidic topical treatments. For a facial mask recipe and more info on how to use Aloe to fade spots check out: www.aloeplant.info/see-spot-disappear-with-aloe/ Posted by Nancy on Sep 25 2011 08:50:41 I found a break through product 3 days ago that has dramatically faded my age spots... In only 3 days. It was scientifically made from the Nerium Oleander plant. Check it out for your self. They provide a 30 day Risk Free Offer. The before and after shots are incredible. http://review.nerium.com/Results.aspx Posted by Janus on Sep 19 2011 09:35:22 I have used avocado oil (cold pressed) and mixed it with my regular face cream for about two weeks now and find it very effective. My complexion becomes more even and fair, and the discoloration on my face starts to fade noticeably. I read from an article about anti-aging cream with avocado oil that the sterolin contained in avocado oil can help heal sun damaged skin as well as rejuvenate aged skin. Posted by Joanna on Sep 17 2011 12:37:58 I am sorry but i have stopped beleiving in grand mother cares long time ago. However, I am using a brand that my mother has been using for decades! That brand is from Belgium and it is called NADINE SALEMBIER. They have plenty of choice to fight against the age spots, but it would totally recommend their AGE SPOT WHITENING CONCENTRATE! http://www.salembier.com/en/our-products/whitening-range/concentre-eclaircissant-actif.html Posted by mmabatho on Sep 01 2011 10:09:17 i had an allergy then i was left with dark marks on my legs oh it hurts me to see those marks i am afraid to wear short clothes please help how can i treat this dark marks its summer now and wearing long things can be boring you feel out of place i am going to try Vinegar and lemon hope it will work i guess one needs to be patient with this remedies Posted by zprimrose on Aug 31 2011 17:49:18 I have ugly dark marks on my face and forehead Itried bleaching creams first they work after the marks got worse and spread all over my face and got darker,since i got this web i tried lemon and turmeic after a wk i notice improvement now its a month i even use potatoe but apply mosturiser face dries.I am pleased thanx so much. Posted by ayesha on Aug 20 2011 05:06:47 mere face pa black dots han like natural til lakin pahla wo chota hote han r phir thoda bare ho ka ak dots jitna phir wahin stop ho jate han ma na kabhi koi treatmnt nae kia i m in 20 now plz tell me any solution Posted by ali ch on Aug 16 2011 07:33:24 Hy.. plz tell me treatment of brown spots on face... I already used lots of medicines... But... Still have lot..... Posted by annemarie on Aug 07 2011 23:34:24

retin a , prescription cr is great for your skin, it is from the dr though.. I am going on 52 and look like I am in my early 40`s... must apply at night and stay out of the sun.. i have used retin a my whole life due to acne as a child.. my skin thanks me for it ... give it a try for your age spots too.. Iam surprised no one has talked abut this.. Posted by Bo on Aug 05 2011 12:25:07 Hi guys. I feel for you guys. You can try this natural oil healing potion that I found at this website. They have serum and cream for spots, discoloration, acne and scars. I only bought lavender oil. So I have not tried or tested their other products. Here is the link: theorganicwitch.com/BeautyProducts.aspx Hope that give you guys some hope. Posted by jgallegos on Aug 02 2011 15:20:59 8/02/11: Male, age 35. Five years ago I notice a dark blemish on my left cheek bone. I started purchasing lots of different creams such as Age Spot Removal, Bleach Cream, and others. I even tried using lemon and nothing really worked. I also notice another age spot on my right cheek and now Im in panic mood. Currently both Age Spots seems fully develop; they are both dark and very unattractive. So, this is exactly what I'm doing in hope of a full cure. 2 times a day I exfoliate my face with NIVEA FOR MEN (FACE SCRUB) with a drop of vitamin E oil. And now for what Im hoping that may do the trick: 3 to 4 times a day I apply on each age spot APPLE CYDER VINAGER WITH ONION MIXED TOGETHER, I use a cotton tip. Ive been doing this for almost 2 weeks and barely see results. BUT, researchers suggest waiting 6 weeks for minor results. Posted by Tara on Jul 29 2011 04:03:14 Hi Jen i saw your comment on age spot on june/25/2011. i would love to try your recipe for sun or age spot but you did;nt say how many times a day to use your recipe.i am willing to try anything that would help, thank you Jen please reply at [taramotee@hotmail.com] Posted by Jacqueline on Jul 28 2011 18:16:58 I have being using Venivegeta powder for a month now and I see the skin lightening and reduces Age spots. Venivelgeta is a medicinal creeper found in Srilanka. It has a natural antiseptic ability which nourishes the skin. Posted by wonderinmom on Jul 28 2011 13:41:22 How long is the lemon juice left on this age spot? Thanks. Posted by Rupali on Jul 26 2011 23:59:36 I have pimples which turn later into black spots on my back and upper arms.suggest home remedies.even pimples on my legs. Posted by Taramatie Persad on Jul 25 2011 08:11:03 I have age marks under my eyes, ihave tried almost every cream, and some home remedies, which some blistered my face,i have learned about cucumber, it has a cooling effect iam using it now on my face, just peel slice, and rub on a clean face 2 times a day.I am seeing some result, wish you all luck. Posted by cathy on Jul 25 2011 05:20:15 I found it interesting reading about the apple cider vinegar and lemon etc for age spots. I have quite a few now so I will try one of them and see how it works. What i can definitely recommend though is liquid nitrogen for these yukky spots. Carefully applied by your doctor it will dry up and romove the pigmented skin, leaving a new pink skin underneath. Never leave the house without sunscreen over it. The scab on mine fell off in one week. Posted by cathy nairn on Jul 25 2011 05:18:43 I found it interesting reading about the apple cider vinegar and lemon etc for age spots. I have quite a few now so I will try one of them and see how it works. What i can definitely recommend though is liquid nitrogen for these yukky spots. Carefully applied by your doctor it will dry up and romove the pigmented skin, leaving a new pink skin underneath. Never leave the house without sunscreen over it. The scab on mine fell off in one week. Posted by Deb on Jul 22 2011 20:07:04 @ dru... try Paula Begoun (www.paulaschoice.com) and her skin lightening lotion in combination with her AHA. I've used them for years and they have cleared up many spots for me. My sister used it on her scar and it made a significant difference as well. Good luck ;) Posted by anneb on Jul 21 2011 09:49:26 I have been using CompoundW to get rid of Moles with great success. However, it causes the skin around the moles to become a little damaged. Now that it's summer I want to keep getting rid of the moles without the damage. I put on lemon juice last night and kept applying it for 2 hours while watching tv. I literally saw some of the moles lighten. I have a LOT of moles so this is going to take a long time to get rid of all of them. I am encouraged by the lemon juice. It has long been used to lighten hair. I see that it is also good to get rid of the moles. I believe the moles go away permanently as long as I stay out of the sun. I just have to keep going until all of the root system is gone. It pushes its way up to the skin until all of the root is gone. That's my understanding of how it works. Posted by Bob on Jul 13 2011 16:55:03 I have had success with using freeze spray such as sold for wart removal to remove a few spots and skin tags from my face. It's a little painful to apply on tender skin (use the swab applicator to apply for at least 5 seconds) but the spots come off in a

few days after shriveling up. I am thinking on try this other product for some new ones on my arm...but it's expensive compared with the wart spray. http://www.free-of-blemishes.com/welcome.html Posted by Chris on Jul 13 2011 15:02:07 I just had a ViPeel trying to get rid of my dark spots. I have also used a jessner peel three times plus the vi-peel. NOTHING is working. I have a photofacial scheduled next week. I am desperate. I have not used lemon or anything- but i hacve used about every other thing there is out there. I will start the lemon and aloe this evening. Fingerscrossed Posted by Barbara on Jul 11 2011 18:58:44 to aid in the removal of brown spots I suggest a liver cleanse as well. Do this 2 days on and 2 days off for 3 treatments: 5 tablespoons wild rose hips & 0.5 litre of boiling water, leave in a thermos overnight. In the morning dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of sorbitol in one glass of very hot tea. After drinking, dont sit, walk around for 20 minutes then finish the rest of the tea in the thermos.Wait 45 minutes to eat breakfast consisting of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Avoid meat, fries, white bread and pasta,potatoes and sugar while following this. Drink 50ml apple, carrot and beet juice mixed with the juice of 1 lemon. Brown spots are a sign of too many toxins in the liver...clean it up and you will feel so much better and it'll help the spots!!! Posted by dru on Jul 11 2011 09:41:50 To Eleanor who posted on Glycolic acid (25%) creams, can you tell me the brand you used and also if its available at the pharmacy or do I have to get a prescription. Thanks Posted by Jen on Jun 25 2011 09:52:52 *~*~*~*~* I had DRASTIC results doing just a couple simple things in a couple DAYS. Every commercial products said you'll start to see signs of improvement in 4-8 weeks. No way. My sun spots are nearly gone in less than a week. Here's what I did: *Wash your face with an exfoliant. I use target's brand. *Crush up 5-6 vitamin c in a small cup (I used a shot glass), with a small amount of water. Apply this to your face and leave it on for about a minute. Longer, at first, if it DOES NOT HURT. It'll tingle a bit. Rinse with luke warm water. *Use a bit of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE on a cotton swab on your darker spots or all over. *Milk Thistle. I use caplets purchased from Walgreens that are concentrated. I cut them open with a small exacto knife and use what is inside. IT DOES NOT SMELL GOOD. But add a little water, apply to face, wash off, and your skin feels so happy! *Use a decent lotion with sunscreen. YOU WILL SEE RESULTS and you'll have only spent to get there. :) Good luck! Posted by Meo on Jun 21 2011 10:29:51 I'm 27 and the last couple of years I've noticed an exponential growth of my age spots. Despite the fact that I've been using high sunscreen and a cap. I have sensitive skin so I can't even use regular sunscreen I got to use the sunscreen for babies. Anyways I will try lemon and I also heard that potatos work quite well for fading blemishes and age spots. I shall try both out and post an update. But has anyone actually tried potatoes? Posted by Lara on Jun 18 2011 16:49:54 One more comment: I also believe that as some have noted, I believe that these brown spots have something to do with having high toxicity levels in your liver. So, in addition to using lemon, I am going to undertake a detox of my liver. Not sure yet what it will consist of, but I am sure I can find natural remedies online. I believe that drinking lemon juice and warm water every morning cleans the liver--also using natural supplements and olive oil. Just gotta check exact regime. Posted by Lara on Jun 18 2011 16:44:01 Hello there everyone! Just wanted to share my experience. About four years ago, a friend of mine told me her doctor in Mexico told her to start using lemon juice as a natural deodarant. She told me that it worked and that it also lightened her underarm area. I have used lemon juice for that reason and I love--it works really well and I am love that I don't put nasty artificial chemicals on my skin. Anyway, the other day I noticed that my friend was right, the day use has also lightened my underarm skin, So, now I have a tiny age spot on my face and I have NO doubt that it will work-- lemons have a bleaching effect. Just apply daily or maybe twice a day and be patient. Try it. Posted by Q on Jun 08 2011 19:11:53 I also purchased one bottle of meladerm that claims to remove sun/age spots which are quite light on me and after using it religiously for around a month it did nothing. I emailed them for a refund and they politely told me something to the affect that what I have must be moles!!!! How very disappointing. I can't believe they get away with such claims Posted by Lisa on Jun 04 2011 10:05:15 I had a dime sized brown spot where my un-ibrow once was and another across my upper lip, which looked like an awful mustache. I have tried what seems like everything but nothing worked. Apple cider vinegar and aloe vera helped but didn't make much difference. I even spent a crap load of money on natural lightening products from Sweetsation Therapy that only seemed to make it worse. I recently started using Dr. Bronner's Miracle Hemp Tea Tree castile soap for my hair and body and love it. I decided to start using it on my brown spots twice a day and was quite surprised that after 4 days my spots have lightened considerably. I have not seen results this quick with any other treatment I've tried. The soap is concentrated, but I put it straight on then rub it with water and rinse. I can't wait to see what the results are in another week. I totally suggest you give it a try. Plus, the soap is awesome and is completely organic and certified fair trade. Good luck to everyone and remember your sunscreen. Posted by magzhil on May 29 2011 04:07:01

hi everyone..am 20 years old.my skin is looking aded and matured.please give me some remedy? Posted by Ramona on May 25 2011 19:54:00 To May Lim Taiwan. My sister has white spots and she says it because of her thyroid. She has been diagnosed with thyroid problems and she is seeing a endocrinologist for medical help. Posted by Sue Guidry on May 25 2011 12:04:53 FYI: Using apple cider vinegar will do more harm than good to your skin for age spots. Apple cider vinegar is the reason for the darkening of the foods that are canned or placed in glass containers. My grandmother and my dermatologists both had a good laugh when I told them I was using apple cider vinegar. The age spots will get DARKER over time, so don't use it!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Sue Guidry on May 24 2011 17:50:56 Castor oil DOES NOT get rid of age spots, so don't waste your time or money. I tried castor oil twice a day for over a month and NOTHING happened. After the second month of putting castor oil on twice a day, NOTHING happened. Posted by Julia on May 08 2011 03:13:37 In reply to Julie: I posted earlier about using the "flonida" cream. I bought it from pharmacy geoff. I have had some light return of the spots, but not as bad as before. I am going to try working on it internally, taking zinc in case it is hormonal and caused by copper toxicity (I eat mostly vegetarian). I may also try doing the peel again after letting my skin rest for a while longer. Posted by tommy on May 02 2011 19:39:38 hey I have vitiligo the white spots any remedy for that I have it since a decade but now its spreading please help Posted by jeeva on Apr 30 2011 18:25:41 I researched on the internet and found that Meladerm was touted as the best remedy for age spots I ordered 2 packs of Meladerm and used it for over 4 months as prescribed. No results .I wrote to the company about my experience and so far have not had a response. i Posted by Terri on Apr 28 2011 13:59:46 I am doing the same coffee enemas. I believe I started about 1 month ago and averaged 3 or 4 a week. Although I try to do 1 enema a day. Then one day I was sitting outside with my babies and I noticed a difference in my legs. I love wearing shorts so this was soooo noticable. I ran into the bathroom to look at my neck/chest region and they were gone! I still have some scattered but they have faded away!! I feel 10 years younger! Posted by Fred on Apr 27 2011 08:17:14 Been taking a 32oz coffee enema (holding for 15 min)Daily. Not only have my liverspots gone away, so have my toenail fungas and foot callouses. Also feel better. hanginthere Posted by ann malagar on Apr 27 2011 01:17:34 my problem is about my upper lip have a dark spot its been a years now i suffered which not good looking i feel concious about this can you give me some advice and what would you recommend used i apply to get rid of this. pls i need your powerful advice..more power... Posted by sharmila rai on Apr 22 2011 02:52:12 I have brown spots on my face it is increasing day by day i am using sunscreen spf 40 and i am using onion juice on face and lemon but still it is increasing like any thing please suggest me. Posted by sharmila rai on Apr 22 2011 02:50:37 I have brown spots on my face it is increasing day by day i am using sunscreen spf 40 and i am using onion juice on face and lemon but still it is increasing like any thing please suggest me. Posted by Terry on Apr 20 2011 06:29:58 Next time you visit your Doctor, ask them to zap your age spots with liquid nitrogen spray. It works brilliantly. Posted by mohammad abid on Apr 18 2011 08:42:25 i have thin cheeks..im very sad what have i do...but dont say with fat food or eatin coz i tried and didnt work Posted by Julie Ann on Apr 10 2011 21:37:25 Julia what website did you go to to buy the flonida? How long has it been since you used and have the dark spots return? Could I use it on my neck? Thanks so much! Posted by abhijit barman on Apr 08 2011 07:41:37 i'm 29 yers. my height is 5fit 2.5 inch. my leg is too short.i want to increase my leg.and height.by using ointment on my leg.please kindly suggest me. Posted by mohammad_waseem_khan on Apr 04 2011 05:50:40

Hello i am waseem age is 29 for past 10 year i am facing the skin disease problem , first i treated a homepathay for last 5 years, Homepathy doctor told me its a VITILIGO disease before that it was a white spot over the lips but vitiligo is completely finished about 90% now .Currently there is more brown spot but it has not been cured properly for last 2 yeears it is going spread day by day . now i m currently treating the dermotologist doctor in Jaipur rajasthan . But skin disease is not going completely i have big brown spot on the forehead and some spots are both the ears,little bit beside the nose and neck , and more spots are on the both hand . so i am very much frustrated about a skin problem .And i also want the home treatment , remedies and as well as any other treatment you can refer . Note :- now my skin is very sensitive and it changing the pink color . Kindly , Please write a mail to me for better suggestion contact no :- 9309482832 mail id :- wassi_20302@yahoo.co.in Posted by Julia on Apr 01 2011 15:14:03 That was Fourteen dollars and forty cents that I paid for the "Flonida" cream. Good luck! Posted by Julia on Apr 01 2011 15:11:59 If you want fast removal, this works! I used a chemical peel cream called Fluorouracil that I bought online. The generic version I bought was called "Flonida" in 5% strength. It worked to remove quarter sized brown patches I had on each upper cheek. I looked into laser but decided to try this because it was so much cheaper, and I'm glad I did because it worked! It cost me .40 with shipping. I applied it 2 x per day for 8 days. It will not do anything for the first few days, but then it will start to get red and tender and will crust over. I used "bag balm" ointment instead of Aquaphor to promote healing after stopping the Flonida because it has an antibiotic that helps prevent infection and soothes. The brown spots are gone! I am beyond thrilled with the results and I just wanted to help others with the same problem. Posted by sue on Apr 01 2011 09:35:19 I am so glad to finally found a place where women have the same dilema I do. I have nickel size dark spots on my cheekbones, I think my hormones are inbalanced due to b.control pills.. no longer taking them, so I'm looking forward to trying these rememdies... I sure do hope they work! Posted by pooja singh on Mar 16 2011 05:10:59 pls help me diminishing dark sports, which appeared on my face after five months of delievery Posted by kashifah on Mar 15 2011 04:12:28 hi ladies, i have a very good skin except recently i've noticed a dark spot devoloping on my cheek. i am using vinegar as a face wash leaving it for half hr then rinse and apply fresh lemon with vigin olive oil. i hope it will help. i'll keep u posted & good luck to all of u Posted by Anonymous on Mar 10 2011 11:08:54 On 'The View' TV show today, they said that dabbing some Noni Juice on age spots will remove them after 2-3 months. Available at health food stores. They also said it is very healthy to drink pure, but apparently it doesn't taste very good. Posted by Nancy Dollar on Feb 15 2011 10:36:33 I have age spots on my hands and face what can i do to get rid of them. Posted by Eleanor on Feb 15 2011 09:51:21 I have been using glycolic acid (25%)creams for the past several years on my face, and my age spots have vanished and my skin is clear and smooth. I am 56 years old and have been told I look like I'm 40 or younger. My 18 year son also uses the glycolic acid (15%)creams for his acne. Posted by M V PRASAD on Feb 06 2011 11:20:53 earlier i am having brown paches on my fore head and cheeks.now last one year i am not going outside,but i am sitting in ac room,even though the brown paches are increaing on my fore head and cheeks. i think these are due to exess of melanin. hence i request to inform me about home remidies to overcome the brown paches Posted by jonelle on Jan 05 2011 08:50:12 I have dark spot on my face. Need help to get rid of these dark sport Posted by Dr. Raj on Dec 08 2010 05:54:29 Childhood Marks of Herpes on chicks of Ms. Bhakti is cured by The IART product within 30 days of appliction. The Institute of Applied Research & Training, Tarapur have developed products for burns, black marks, brown marks, acne and acne marks, open pores, stretch marks, skinglow and baby oil. 3 year old boy from Mumbai had sever burns on face and hands was cured within 15days of application without any scars. The products are now custom sysnthesised as per the requirement of patients. The patients includes male-female, doctors, air hostess, beauty parlours. You can mail your querries on iartinternational@gmail.com Posted by shahnaz on Dec 03 2010 05:51:30 i have very bad kind of dark spots on my face i went everywhere in the world for treatment all kinds of doctors @! i did laser too but no use ! so PLZ somebody help me ! Posted by Dr. Raj on Nov 25 2010 03:12:41

Well very recently Herpes dark marks almost more than 15 year old is cured from the face of Ms. Bhakti. If one want to see the photograph can be uploaded. The prodcut is developed by The Institute of Applied Research & Training, Tarapur. The IART have developed products for burns, black marks, brown marks, acne and acne marks, open pores, stretch marks. The products are working miraculously. If any body wants further details about products and patients can be provided seperately as the list is huge. Posted by Meg Raney on Nov 09 2010 10:14:42 I have a huge black spot that looks like a mustache but no hair!! Now my nose tip and forehead are brown. I feel so embarrassed. I spent the money on Clinique skin corrector and IT DID NOT WORK AT ALL!!! Neither does the Bath and Body Works microdermabrasion system. Good luck, I think I have wrote down all your ideas and am gonna try each one!! Posted by anio on Nov 08 2010 19:05:07 ERASE WRINKLES AND FINE LINES INSTANTLY NO SURGERY NO NEEDLES CLICNICALLY PROVEN TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF LINES BY %92 IN UNDER 1 MINUTE http://eyebags.tk Posted by jasmit on Nov 07 2010 12:24:24 for this u have to take good diet like take fruits green vegitable protein in your diet also take atleast 3 ltr water in a day apply sunscreen even if u r at home take almond akhrote amla alovera and also apply lemon, in night drink vegitable juice tamoto juice thn c the jadoooo pls try this Posted by trimgel on Nov 06 2010 13:03:29 i have used trimgel for treat my acne and it results for me Posted by christina on Oct 20 2010 06:46:57 We are from Mauritius (close to Africa). My mum has dark pigmentation on her cheeks and she is applying sunscreen protection. she wants to get rid of the age spots but can't. Is there any cream suitable for this? Posted by Shameem on Oct 18 2010 08:36:35 I have brown spots on either sides of my cheek-bones. Using Environ products with small doses of Vitamin A but it seems as though my spots are now darker. My chin area seems as though I shave - almost like a shadow - looks dirty - I need help for my chin too! Posted by emma on Oct 08 2010 16:03:39 age spots Posted by Katherine on Sep 24 2010 19:11:20 Two more natural remedies: 1. You are having pain and thinking it's a urinary tract infection or yeast infection. **You and your significant other need to wash with Dove sensitive skin. Deodorant soaps irritate your vagina. 2. You have excema/very itchy legs. You are probably allergic to something you eat. I finally figured out that certain milk and chocolate products cause my legs to itch. They had itched for 3 years, and now they are finally okay because I stopped eating certain foods. Posted by Kim Campbell on Sep 24 2010 19:01:55 I think it's funny that barely any of you seem to realize that the age spots/melasma has to do with a hormone imbalance. Taking birth control at a young age doesn't seem to affect people as often, but when people over 25 take it who are already estrogen dominant, the dark spots appear. I am 32 with a huge brown spot on my forehead that I hate. I'm going to try everyone's remedies...I hope they help! I suggest that everyone try an acupuncturist. She straightened out my hormones when I got off the pill. Posted by Anonymous on Sep 23 2010 01:16:44 Mishra, Lemon juice works great if you are persistent and regular in the application. You can try applying 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar mixed in half a glass of water. Just dip a cotton swab into this mixture and apply it for overnight. I found that drinking 1tbsp of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water gives the skin a natural glow. Posted by sarmistha on Sep 23 2010 00:29:46 hi everyone. i am a beautiful girl at the age of 23.but the only problem is that i m having light brown spots on my face which i really hate.i ve already used the lemon juice, different creams but all are in vain.plz plz plz suggest a gud remedy.my marriage is approaching after 2 months.i need a quick solution.thank you Posted by Maria on Sep 22 2010 14:49:29 I have two large liver spots on myface. I have beeen using fresh lemon juice for about a month now, and it seems to help a little. Is there anything else I can use? to make make them go away quickly!!! Posted by Karen Holderness-Auld on Sep 20 2010 11:38:43 Living in New Zealand we have very strong UV and i see a lot of damaged skin even in young people. I had good skin until a road trip where i got sun exposure on shoulders, face, forearms which all developed ugly brown spots and some of them scaly. I have been doing microdermabrasion with a flat pumice stone while showering. Other times i gently rub small spots with an

emery board. It's not overnight but gradually the spots are fading. Most important use SPF creams, clothing, sun hats. I also wear more makeup and powder on my face now as the talc in it acts as a physical sunscreen. Best of luck to everyone. Posted by Burleigh on Sep 19 2010 17:40:33 Re: Dominica Apparently, your doctor is an idiot. ALL medical literature available states that the primary cause of age spots is due to sun exposure and liver malfunction. I'm sure your doctor made a ton of money off of your gullibility. I have successfully used vinegar to remove spots off of my hands, vinegar - neat, to exfoliate my face; and strip my hair of chemical buildup, etc. My hair looks better than it has for 20 years because I have stopped using shampoos and conditioners and rinse twice a week with a dilute vinegar solution after using Dr. Bronner's tea tree castile soap as the shampoo. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/age-spots/DS00912 Posted by Jay on Sep 16 2010 12:24:46 @ANIRUDDHPATEL: Try applying lemon juice or diluted Apple Cider Vinegar overnight on your dark spots regularly. They both seem to work for me! Good luck! Posted by Dominica on Sep 16 2010 09:52:28 Attention: I'm 65yrs. old and twice in my life I have professionally had all old age spots removed from my face by a plastic surgeon. The procedure was done twice, 10yrs. apart. Totally painless. The second time they were new ones in different places on my face. Note: Some people get them, some don't. My doctor said it has nothing to do with your health or the sun. I hate the sun and am healthy, but the spots came. This home remedy stuff is for the birds... How to pay for it: Get a coffee can and start putting your change in it, and also save any five dollar bills in your wallet. You won't miss them, they add up quickly and you would blow the money on something else anyway. Skip a vacation you wanted to take, stop getting your nails done at a salon, do your own hair, stay away from the mall... you will soon have enough money to pay for the permanant solution and have all your age spots removed completely (face only).. that's the only place that people readily look at is your face. The first time I had it done was ten years ago, and it took ten years for me to have enough new spots to do it again. I had a few here and there and I hated them.. My skin is spot free. When you have something you want to get rid of, it will never go away unless you throw it out, not just dust it off. Right? They need to be burned off for good by a plastic surgeon or dermatoligist. All this home remedy stuff is a joke... go have your old age spots removed professionally once and for all! Note: Whether you get these ugly spots or not is bad luck. It has nothing to do with your liver, toxins, etc. That's a hoax! Go for it! Posted by ANIRUDDHPATEL on Sep 16 2010 05:08:07 I need help for my age spots Posted by Lyn on Sep 01 2010 18:20:58 I too have age spots. I recently read equal parts of horseradish and plain yogurt work well. I am going to give it a try. Posted by bb prop on Aug 22 2010 10:29:46 Micro Plant Powder from HempUSA.org gets rid of any type of skin problem it is the most incredible detoxifier i have ever used, you can read about this product at HempUSA.org it has no taste or smell and you mix it in any liquid. The Cost is around .00 a month Posted by erica on Aug 13 2010 10:38:51 please help me to reduce my stomach or belly after the delivery baby it's already 11 month but my belly is like 5 ,6 month pregnancy. Any good method beside exercise to reduce faster. Thank you. Posted by Amy on Aug 11 2010 14:30:10 This is for Jeanette. I couldn't believe it when I read your post. I have the same probem! It runs in my family and they are the only people that I have ever seen that have brown spots all over their legs, besides myself. I used to love my legs. It depresses me that I feel I can't wear shorts or dresses anymore. My legs are covered! I a only 40 and don't go in the sun much. I am searching for a miracle to get rid of them. Please let me know if you find anything. Posted by Barbara Leyva on Aug 03 2010 16:02:17 Obagi is the best. I had brown spots on my face I treated them with lazer treatments and a regime of obagi. It is costly but I have been very happy. Usually brown spots are forever. If you stop treating they will come back. Look this up online or at your local spa, it is expensive, but it's all worth it. I never go a night or day without it Posted by jeanette on Aug 03 2010 10:54:20 When I was in early 40s I started having age spots on my face + I started using DECLEOR aroma white aromatic oil + over the years it actually fades away. Recently I have also tried Dr. Nick Lowe's day cream and night cream ( where labels mention for age-spots or hyperpigmentation ) + I found it very effective and noticed it does fade away slowly. So I am now using both products together Posted by Elizabeth on Aug 02 2010 20:09:34 A dermatologist in Dallas used liquid nitrogen on 150 spots on my face, arms and legs. The results were great...completely gone and skin looks normal. Might need to add that I did pray about the sores healing without discoloration. Posted by Anna on Jul 28 2010 22:21:46

Karen - Fresh lemon juice works the best. Because bottled lemon juice has all these preservatives in it and can't be as beneficial as the fresh juice. Try freezing the juice for days when you can't find the fresh lemons... Good luck! Posted by Karen on Jul 23 2010 09:04:48 Can bottled lemon juice be used in the recipes for calling for "fresh" lemon juice? Fresh lemons are not always easily available. Posted by Suzanne on Jul 20 2010 12:06:01 Try Vitamin K cream! I highly recommend for dark spots...also good for spider veins, bruising, scars. I bought this one from iherb.com http://www.iherb.com/Jason-Natural-Vitamin-K-Cr-egrave-me-Plus-Intense-Nourishing-Skin-Cr-egrave-me-2-oz-57g/6292?at=0 I also take a Vitamin K supplement every day in combination with this cream. Read some of the reviews and the product info. Posted by Ana on Jul 18 2010 13:27:25 I am posting this again since the website kicked out. This is for Amy, age 36, posted on July 01, 2010 at 23:14:49. Amy: I have information for you on breast cancer: I have a personal interest in nutrition and its relationship with healing illness through food. I did a research years ago while I was OCONUS and found the following information. Please do take this seriously since it can save your life by restoring your health. BUY: "Flax Oil As A True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer & Other Diseases, by Dr. Johanna Budwig. Dr. Budwig (1908-2003 accidental death) was a seven-time Nobel prize nominee. ISBN: 0969527217. Dr. Budwig (German citizen) was the pioneer on this research and there are documented cures. See also: www.budwigcenter.com. It is not a big book but very valuable. BUY: Flax Seed Oil Super, Cold Pressed, 100% Organic (20%) Lignan Nature's Way - 16 oz. Search GOOGLE as follow: type: Organic Cold Pressed Flaxseed Oil and enter, then click on Flaxseed Oil Super, Cold Pressed, 100% Organic (20%) Lignan This is the one I used to buy. NOTE: once you open the bottle of oil, you MUST tighten the bottle cap and place it immediately in the refrigerator. Store: Whole Foods Market (see store locations for your area) or any other similar store where organic food is sold. Dr. Budwig also recommends that a change in your lifestyle regarding your nutrition should also take place. Avoid saturated fats and any other unhealthy food. You will be glad you did. I am buying the book again and starting taking the flaxseed oil again since I neglected to do so when I returned to the USA. In your case, and with any other thing, you have to be consistent to get results. You should also consult with your doctor to find out what the interaction would be (if any) with the prescription medication you are currently taking. Perhaps your doctor will recommend the best time of the day to take the oil. Good luck and good health! A. Cabrera, Louisiana. Posted by MAY LIM TAIWAN on Jul 16 2010 00:35:15 I am 40 and have tiny white spots on my arms and legs.Does anyone know what is it? And how to get rid of them?? Posted by Tina Stevenson-DeFeo on Jul 14 2010 23:40:50 Wow!I thought I was the only one with such ugly age spots. Im 40 and have a 19month old and spots went galore on my face. I have to wear makeup everyday because I do not like the way my skin is. Im going to try the lemon juice and try the apple cider recipes above. Let u know how they turn out. Posted by Tiffany L on Jul 05 2010 00:11:07 Laurie...with darkened skin on upper lip...I had the same thing. I used exfoliater once a week and I washed my face with Lever 2000 daily. My doctor said there was something in Lever 2000 that got rid of fungus on the skin, so he said to try that. It isn't fungus, but it helped a lot. I don't have the issue any longer. :o) Posted by Amy on Jul 01 2010 23:14:49 I'm 36. Was diagnosed w/stage 3 breast cancer 2 years ago. Had chemo, radiation and am now on Tamoxifen estrogen inhibitor. I've recently developed dark spots on my upper lip which I assume is due to the Tamoxifen. I've been warned against any natural remedies that could interfere with what Tamoxifen's doing. I'd love to skip this medication all together, but my reoccurance risk is high. Anyone out there have a similar experience and have any recommendations? Posted by Jim L. on Jun 16 2010 13:03:25 Age Spots...Aloe Vera!!! The natural cure noted above is definately true. I have LOTS AND LOTS of Aloe Vera plants and am on the computer all the time. I keep an aloe "spear" by the computer and have rubbed it on my forehead age spots and a small dark mole. It burns a little, smells like a pepper, but works. Over the course of a couple of months the spots and mole decreased and faded away. Now, some have returned since I haven't been as "religious" about using the aloe, but as I have started up again I know they will fade away. GET AN ALOE PLANT. Treat as a cactus, low water, indirect sun, not shade in the house and it will propogate-quickly replacing the "spears" you break off and use. You will really be glad you did this natural treatment!!!! Posted by ollie on Jun 16 2010 09:00:34 i have liver spots on both sides of my face and I've been using fresh lemon juice mixed with extra virgin olive oil in a very tiny bottle jar and I store it in the refrigerator, I apply this on the affected areas on my face every night before I go to bed and leave it overnight, and during the day I apply fresh aloe vera gel fresh the aloe plant. It works... Posted by susan on Jun 15 2010 14:16:23 hi i am 20yrs old and i have age spots but i started useing toothpaste and it works! as well i am also useing ponds cream it in a pink bottle and that it it helps alot .ps don't use the toothpaste with bleach it will burn ur skin use arm and hammer or regular colgat and leave for 8-10 min.

Posted by laura aleman on Jun 13 2010 14:52:31 i would also like to know if the sun spots come back after we use the lemon juice? im in my 30's and already have 2 big ones on my face and getting more.... Posted by thea on Jun 09 2010 02:01:04 Hi everyone, I wonder if the "cure" from lemon juice, which some of you experienced, is permanent or long-lasting? In other words, does your face *stay* spot-less after the sun-spots are gone, or does the sun-spots come back after stopping using lemon juice? Posted by Godot on Jun 06 2010 21:32:31 Can you think of any reason a lime would not work as well as a lemon? Should be the same active chemical agent, right? I ask because I have a prolific lime tree in the back yard, and I always have to find someone willing to take some. Posted by Trease on Jun 06 2010 00:33:49 I have freckles that pop out when I am in the sun, I want to get rid of them. Do you think any of the drug store creams work? When using lemon juice do you apply with a swab to the freckle only or do you cover your whole face in the juice? Posted by Anonymous on Jun 04 2010 09:35:20 I have age spots on my hands, my arms and my legs. My doctor froze them (what is used to remove warts)...well lets say it took them away but I have a scars now and he did the same to a few on my legs only the ones that were bumpy...I hate looking at my legs in the sun...you can see the age spots, some of them are not all brown, I have more that are clear in color...its just ugly to see this and yet it cost so much to have these taken care of. I'm going to try these home remedies....it's just a shame that not one doctor can find a cure for these ugly things.meaning not the expense cure. I also heard the other problem could be our body is low in B12...I was also told to watch my sugar intake. Does anyone have clear colored spots on their legs..no browning on them...when you touch your legs you can feel them...plus one leg has more on them then the other leg? Posted by indu on May 27 2010 01:58:34 i hav many blochy and brown marks on my face last many years im vry fadeup about this plz give me some home made solution . Posted by Jeanette on May 22 2010 15:43:16 Age Spots...I have never seen anyone so far that has as many as myself. My legs from top to bottom are completely covered along with my arms. I had my arms lasered last year which helped for a while. Now I'm trying my legs. I just want to be able to wear dresses and shorts. I'm 40 and look 80. I thought when I had them lasered I could get the spay tan and they would look great. Well I found out yesterday that the spots are just faded and by applying the spray tan, WOW, all the spots showed up. So, I'm hoping my legs get better but I seriously doubt they will. I hate summer now and find myself getting more depressed every day. Posted by Nimmy on May 19 2010 02:28:43 Please suggest some remedy for my face my cheeks are gone too inside and it looks very odd, my body structure is ok so i dont want to increase my body size only the face to improve please suggest me some home remedy. Posted by Mazaqi on May 13 2010 07:13:32 I've started using Apple cider Vinegar, I hoe it fades those brown spots on my face. I've taken photos as Evidence n i'll let every one know every week about it's progress. Please share your experience those who've used Apple Cider Vinegar. Posted by Eddy on May 11 2010 15:20:49 Been using fresh lemon juice ovnt every day and I saw the improvement on the 2nd week my brown spot on my face was getting clearer and also my face looks great. Make sure use moisturizer with SPF 15 everyday. Posted by Mazaqi on May 11 2010 02:08:46 Well I'm 20 years old got brown spots on my face for last 3 years. I've used all expensive products all in vain. I went to Skin specialist for Laser treatment due to my skin level they don't suggest Laser.My descendant is from Middle East I was wondering If this Apple Cider Vinegar has helped any body plz share your experience. Thanks Posted by Rhonda on May 09 2010 08:51:34 I am 71 and only just recently got a large age spot on my cheek running down my face and across my chin. I'm using INVIL Vitamin E cream applying it twice a day. So far the chin and jaw pigmentation has faded nicely and the cheek area, the oldest part, is starting to fade. The age spots on my hands have greatly improved. I've tried other Vitamin E creams but they seem to have a lot more added chemicals and didn't work. Best of luck ladies! Posted by laura on May 08 2010 13:22:36 I also suffer from that problem, which caused me pain as long as psychological as my age was 24 years old and I suffer from him since childhood and tried all the roads so it will not only try something natural recipes In case of any improvement will come back to thank you But does the Lemun detrimental effects on the large pores

and Yaluge holes left by the large number of tests and treatments that experienced and led to his recovery and nondisappearance Posted by anonymous on May 05 2010 13:31:04 yall think yall have it bad....i have age spots all over my face. And i have them all over my arms and legs!!!! i cant find anything to get them to go away !!! Does anybody have any ideas of somthing i can use? Posted by Jenny on May 03 2010 20:48:57 I have tiny white spots on my arms and legs,i guess due to the sun.Can anyone help me with this problem?? Thank-you. Posted by Donna on May 02 2010 11:46:27 My neice gets like a rash on her skin and the doctor told her it was a yeast infection and when she sweats it REALLY irritates her and he told her to use Selsun blue, just dab it on and leave it on for about a hour and then wash it off and her rash is usually gone in a couple of days Posted by sue on May 01 2010 12:50:59 I have been tanning for about a week and my face on both sides have very noticable brown spots how do i get rid of them Posted by Andrea on Apr 25 2010 01:23:13 I have had freckles and brwn spots on my face, arms and legs, ll my life. I am using an equal portion of;pureed tinned lentils, plain yoghurt and honey. Spread it over the face evenly, leave for 15min - 30 min then wash off. Use every day for a month or longe. The spots have faded, some of the worst ones have now gone. This does not dry the skin, leaves it feeling soft, and I follow up with moisturiser. I hope this helps somebody. Posted by ana on Apr 20 2010 13:51:08 Hi Patty. Could you elaborate on the juice drink? Do you have a recipe? Posted by patty on Apr 18 2010 21:13:19 I have the same problem with the ugly brown spots on my face I like all have tried anything and everything.. I tried that Clarins product that is not natural very expensive but did not work ... After 2 years I decided to cleans my body inside as my husband is a fanatic of Natural Cures. I have been drinking the green juice very morning which consistes of raw broccali,kale,parsely,celery,aloe vera juic to mix does not taste bad.... I have seen 100% improvement in the past 2 weeks I can tell it is going away... I believe the problem is internal ladys ... I wish I could put pictures so you guys can se the diffrence. Try It works Posted by Ashley on Apr 10 2010 23:11:44 Lauri, I have the same thing above my lip and it is caused from the long term use of birth control plus sun exposure. I use a 70 or higher on that area when I got out in the sun from now on, and it will slowly fade. Posted by Lauri on Apr 08 2010 11:47:44 I have sun spots that line my upper lip making me look like I have a mustache. I have done chemical peels up to 40% and nothing has helped. Every summer they get darker even with sunscreen. Has anyone else experienced this and found a way to remove? PLEASE HELP I am only 33 Posted by coreen on Apr 06 2010 16:20:34 I NEED HELP FOR INSECTS BITES THAT CAUSE SORE THEN GET DARK ON MY BODY ANY CLUE ANY REMEDY PLS I CANT SHOW MY LEGS BECAUSE OF THIS Posted by Terry on Apr 05 2010 17:27:50 I'm 55 year old male...currently using natural lemon juice (right from a lemon), apple cider vinegar (in the evenings before bed then the lemon juice all night) and Aloe Vera (real plant) I leave the lemon juice on all night and the aloe vera on during the day. Just a cut a small section of the plant off and open it up and smear it on your face...Feels great, no smell and is a natural lotion to your face. all seems to be working. I've been doing this for about 2 weeks Posted by Kevin on Mar 27 2010 18:56:11 Dear Tea Drinker, I had the same problem with age spots. I started drinking Green Tea about 2 months ago and my skin looks better already. Also get a juicer and drink 8oz. of juice a day. Many people I know said they lost 30-45 pounds in 6 months and the only thing different they did was drink homemade vegetable juice. Posted by leesa on Mar 25 2010 23:06:11 I am a fair skinned AA woman age 39. I recently (6 months ago)went to the DR and she says that I am drinking to much cafeine because I have black spots on my breast. I have decreased my tea drinking to maybe 1 glass or cup every other week, but I haven't seen much of a difference. Is there anything that I can do to make a change for my breast? Posted by pallo on Mar 23 2010 15:50:56

hi there, i am mother of 2 kids and i am 37 year old,could you please help me out that how can i find out that what kind of spot do i have on my face, basically it appears between under eye and cheek and spots are same as my skin colour. also i have some brown spot coming which is darker than my skin. please advice me what is best treatment for my skin? thanks Posted by Anonymous on Mar 22 2010 14:17:07 @ ftm1776, I believe fresh lemon juice is the best! Freshly cut lemon can be used and the left over can be refrigerated for a couple of days! Posted by ftm1776 on Mar 22 2010 11:04:33 To those who use lemon juice: What is the source of your lemon juice? Only fresh lemons or will concentrate work? Posted by jeannie vanloosen on Mar 21 2010 16:05:10 a friend of mine was watching the Dr.Oz show and he said to use lemon juice mixed with sugar - i havent tried it yet but going to tonite i have brown spot on my nose and my cheek and looks awful and makeup doesnt really cover it hope this helps will let u know how it works when i try it Posted by Jo on Mar 18 2010 13:28:02 I have age spots on my face i am 45 yrs old, I started using fresh lemons, to removed them i did use lemon before and i did see a lil change but then i stopped ladys u leave it on for atleast a half hour or if u prefer do it before u go to bed and leave on over night make sure u put on a really good moisturizer the next day cuz the lemon drys ur skin really bad and sometimes it burns it i was also told to drink this tea its called BOLDO its a mexican tea . i dont think pregnant women can drink this just trying to help other ladys in my place...Good Luck Posted by frances folsom on Mar 15 2010 13:00:22 had peel on face and arms but they are back very expensive what next ? should i use fresh lemon to start or not? Posted by cat on Mar 01 2010 21:49:45 Today a patient told me about this website and I am so grateful. It's sad to hear that their are so many people suffering with these ugly brown spots that make them feel unatractive. I am getting married soon and hope to be free of the spots under my eyes on my cheek bones. I have also tried just about everything, bleaches, creams, peels, makeup etc...but they just dont do the job, they only make you broke.I was considering lazer but a lady that had it done said it turned her skin green. I am going to try the lemon juice and I will let you know how it works. Thank you for your stories and remedies! Posted by Dee on Feb 27 2010 17:27:02 Been using lemon juice and getting much lighter in about 3 weeks still there and ugly but much improvement and now trying castor oil. I will keep you inform. Posted by Sippa on Feb 25 2010 18:36:35 The reason for age spots is malfunctioning of liver. To clean the liver avoid starches, and fried food for a week then take a couple of tablespoons olive oil. Try also liver cleansing protocol and warm Castor Oil pacs on the liver. This will stop the development of new ones as well. Posted by Julie Hamilton on Feb 23 2010 14:05:51 When you talk about getting rid of sun spots and say to use lemon juice does it have to be freshly squeezed or can you use what comes in the bottle. Posted by Home Remedies Web on Feb 03 2010 16:10:27 Glo,leave the lemon juice on the skin for at least half hour or as long as you are comfortable with it. Posted by Home Remedies Web on Feb 02 2010 16:52:51 Hi Fouzia, Try one of the above mentioned home remedies to minimize the dark spots. Usually there are underlying reasons for these kind of dark spots. Most often they are caused by sun exposure, iron deficiency, and/or hormonal changes. You should use sun block and take extra care when going out in the sun. Also consult with your physician for any possible hormonal changes or low iron levels. Posted by fouzia on Feb 02 2010 02:21:28 my face have apigmentaition dark spot almost full face-pls reply me home remedy-i try many cream but not effectie any creampls help me Posted by glo on Jan 26 2010 14:24:07 Do I leave The lemon & apple cider overnight? or do I let it sit for how many minute..Pleas help Posted by gail moreland on Jan 21 2010 16:24:29 I have used cold pressed organic coconut oil by Spectrum and the spots really faded. After a long time, I have more and am going to use that again--twice a day. try that again. Posted by Emma on Jan 16 2010 04:54:43

I am using the onion and apple cider vinegar. Just wondering, I juiced a whole onion and have a lot of juice left. It is stored in the fridge. Is this ok to continue to use this stored onion juice everyday, or am I meant to squeeze an onion a day?? My face is covered in sun spots, so I am hoping this remedy works! Posted by sonu on Jan 07 2010 06:03:56 My sis used suncros sunscreen by ranbaxy and lomela cream at night for extensive pigmentation of face,after 2 weeks,it's almost gone. Posted by Rainey on Dec 17 2009 22:35:52 All, thanks so much for this home remedies, I have many dark age spots/sun damaged on my both my cheeks & spreading. I had an expensive peel & it made them works, bringing more out & darker. I have used bleaching creams & nothing has worked. I have been to derm & it seems they just want give whatever creams & keep asking me to come back, none of that is working. After reading these reviews, I started using the lemon juice last night & will also be trying the Castrol Oil, both twice a day & I'm praying for some results as some of you have had. I'm 42 & no longer feel sexy or comfortable around people, I hate the spots on my face & they do make you feel older. It's horrible!!! If these remedies work I will be telling my sisters who also have dark age spots/sun damage to try, we have nothing to loose, except hopefully fading of the spots or a miracle & they completely disappear. I will keep you all posted. If anyone else has had good results please post them, I love to think there is hope. Posted by Janelle on Dec 01 2009 18:57:04 Okay ladies don't feel bad I'm 32 and have dark brown spots below my right eye (almost on my cheekbone!) Talk about being sad! But I think I'm gonna try either the lemon juice or the Castor oil. I too have tried Ambi with no luck. I'll keep you posted! Posted by Jean on Nov 29 2009 04:36:14 has anyone tried more than one of the remedies at the same time. i.e. at different times of the day would be interesting to know. thank you Posted by Michele on Nov 28 2009 04:03:45 Take one tbsp.of liquid honey and add one tsp.of cinnamon and by mouth in morning and before bed. Heals so many things that I cannot type them all.In Europe they call it the cure all. It tastes good so why not try it. Posted by Michele Carter on Nov 28 2009 03:58:36 Just wanted to let people who suffer with dry sockets that this can be serious and you should go back to dentist. They will pack it with gauze that is moist with oil of cloves. The pain will disappear within minutes. Do not remove packing it is natual material that the body will dissolve on its own while your gum heals over the opening.Never take a dry socket lightly. Posted by Anonymous on Nov 27 2009 10:55:24 oh so i am not alone in this world. it started from my forehead and then covered almost all of my face. did try many products mary kay etc nothing worked. even the dermatologist's suggested cream couldn't do anything. i am using skinlightner it is working but when i go out in the sun i notice they become darker. will try these now. thanks everybody Posted by Sharon on Oct 02 2009 22:07:44 my dermatologist used liquid nitrogen and dabbed it on the spots on my hands and arms with a big cotton swab (Qtip). There was very little discomfort during the application and withing 2 weeks the dark spots started flaking off, within 30 days they were gone and you could hardly tell where they\\'d been. Best news of all, they did not come back. I\\'m a happy camper! Posted by Alan on Sep 30 2009 23:39:46 I meant CASTOR OIL (now I need something for my brain). Posted by Alan on Sep 30 2009 23:37:33 For an age spot on my 63-year-old forehead, cod liver oil used once a day over two months did the trick . Posted by Lilly on Sep 28 2009 02:23:10 I also have lots of age spot on my hands. I am going to try some of this remedies and see if it works. I will let you\\'ll known. I am 66 years also and I have had cancer. I am going back for a check up tomorrow. We\\'ll see. Posted by Ruby on Sep 25 2009 20:20:57 I have dark spots on my forehead and both cheeks. it seems like new one's wants to come out. I am going to try the lemon and see how that works. I have tried so many products and nothing has worked. Posted by Joy on Sep 24 2009 06:53:45 I am an old lady with two age spots on my face. I'm looking for a home remedy. I', currently using AMBI. it helpes some, but soooo slow. I have read that the main ingredient in it could cause cancer, so i want a natural remedy. Posted by Joy on Sep 24 2009 06:53:44 I am an old lady with two age spots on my face. I'm looking for a home remedy. I', currently using AMBI. it helpes some, but soooo slow. I have read that the main ingredient in it could cause cancer, so i want a natural remedy.

Posted by Sharon on Sep 22 2009 18:41:58 I have brwon spots on my face and i am having trouble covering them with make . I am going to try the lemon juice and see how it works Posted by lina on Sep 19 2009 11:58:03 ladies do i was the lemon juice off my face.or do i just but my moistures on .please reply thank you ladies.i dont feel alone anymore. Posted by lina on Sep 18 2009 22:46:24 I am 41.i have age spots on my face.i feel like a different women.i used to feel sexy.now i feel sad.i will try the lemon juice.i will keep you posted. Posted by Kizzy Kate on Aug 29 2009 19:37:20 I am 56 years old and my remedy for age spots works fantasticly.Two tbs. lemon juice and 1/3 cup plain yogurt.Mix together apply to face for 10 or 15 minutes. Then wash off.Do this daily.Then use moisture cream with 15-30 sunscreen in it. Youll be happy with the results. Posted by Robyn on Aug 27 2009 00:36:42 I am 52 yrs old and have quite a few age spots on my face, I know it is sun damage. After reading all above posts, I am keen to try the lemon juice but unsure if you wash it off or not. Can someone please let me know. Posted by James Gray on Aug 22 2009 21:49:27 Hi, I have lots of age spots up and down both of my legs which has been diagnosed by two separate dermatologists. Lately they have been starting to sting particularly when i am wearing pants and sitting down. I have been trying all sorts of creams prescribed by the dermatologists but nothing seems to be working. Can anyone suggest anything that can help make the terrible stinging go away? Posted by Aliya on Aug 18 2009 18:47:23 I have dark spots on my face, rite under my eyez, afta reading err'onez comments, I have decided to try the fresh lemon juice on my spots. I hope this helps coz I have paid alot buying expensive cremes 2 fade away these spots. Wish me Luck! thanks err'body for sharing your ideas. Posted by Anonoymous on Aug 18 2009 00:36:32 P.S: For those that don't know what a Garlic Press is, it is a hand-held gadget used for extracting juice from a Garlic Bulb. They are cheap to purchase and most probably one can be found in even a $-store and most definitely in any home kitchen utensil department. A Q-Tip works well for application of the mixture. Posted by Anonoymous on Aug 18 2009 00:24:19 For the mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and Onion Juice...prepare the latter as follows: Peel off outer layer of onion, cut into chunks suitable for the size of a Garlic Press. Fill press with a chunck and press over a small bowl. Measure quantity and transfer to a air-tight glass container. Add equal amount of Apple Cider Vinegar. (I found this method works better than a sieve/cheese cloth. One medium onion shud yield about 4 TBSPS. of juice. Rinse the press occasionally during preparation.) Posted by Tricia on Jul 24 2009 22:13:08 My dad's been using a 'zapper' which is digital signal. I thought it was bs but he's been on it and it's taken out his liver spots. I'm vegan and I still think it's weird to use digital impulses for health but it's been working and apparently it's been giving him a detox from heavy metals as a side effect. 8-\ Still wary, but if it helps it helps. Personally I use the Apple Cider Vinegar and it's the best stuff I've found out there for general feel-good stuff. That 3 tsps to a hot mug of water is goodness. Now I'm going to say first; change your diet, drink more SPRING water, de-stress, stretch a lot, quit ALL dairy (dairy calcium is acidic and depletes human calcium stores, YOUR Mom's milk had human friendly calcium- cows don't), don't drink alcahol, all that is going to help an immune system and ward off disease that's caused by who-only-knows-what. However, in leiu of sounding like an advertisement, some knowledgeable people have been using this zapper thing and it seems to work. I would only ever use it as a last resort and not as this 'maintainance' this they hawk it as but supposedly it keeps cancer cells from attaching to healthy tissue. That's why I'm throwing it out there. DO YOUR RESEARCH! I'm only saying anything because of the lady who posted about her cancer and this is something people I know personally who know their sh*t endorse and have been talking about. The Name to look up is Dr. Hula Clark. The best of luck to you. I hope your ok. My e-mail is: PrinceMaxwell @ Juno . com if theirs any discrepancies. Posted by ms perki on Jul 09 2009 17:32:46 I GOING TO START TODAY WITH THE LEMON JUICE. I WILL SOON BE 41 YRS OLD AND USED TO THINK I WAS BEAUTIFUL, BUT AFTER GETTING SPOTS ON MY FACE AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE I LOOKED LIKE I HAVE AGED TENS YEARS. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING ITS ALL BEEN A DISAPOINTMENT TO ME. I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY ON NO RESULTS EVEN OVER SPENT ON MAKEUP TO COVER IT UP. BARE MINERALS IS A GREAT PRODUCT USED IT FOR YEARS BUT IT IS A DISAPOINTMENT TO. MY HUSBAND IS A GREAT PERSON HE NEVER SAYS A WORD CLAIMS IT DONT SEE IT AND IT DOES MATTER TO HIM. THIS ONE TIME AT WORK ONE OF MY CUSTOMERS ASKED ME WHAT I HAD BEEN WORKING ON CAUSE MY FACE WAS DIRTY IN DIFFERENT SPOTS, IT HURT MY FEELINGS SO

BAD. SO DO YOU THINK THIS WILL BE MY LAST OPTION CAUSE NO DOCTOR OR PRODUCT HAS HELPED SO FAR. PLEASE MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL AGAIN? Posted by Home Remedies Web on Jul 08 2009 02:25:46 Re: Post by Sandra, Tea tree Oil and/or Oil of Oregano work great for red flaky skin. Add 5-6 drops of Tea Tree Oil to a cup of water. Apply this mixture on affected skin with a cotton ball after washing the face in the morning and at night. Make sure you mix the solution well before using it. It may feel a bit stingy for a while. When using Oregano Oil for treatment, simply add 2 drops of Oregano Oil to one tbsp of Olive Oil or Coconut Oil. Apply this mixture onto the affected skin at night until cured. Hope it helps! Posted by sandra on Jul 07 2009 16:13:27 I can't afford a dermertologist,no insurance but around my nose and now on chin itstays flakey, I use moisturizers and it helps for a few hours. It is a little red when I peal off dead skin and drys back with white dry skin. Anybody have a solution? Posted by Debbie on Jun 25 2009 17:26:01 Re: post by Judith....olive oil and eggplant....sounds interesting...going to try...anyone else tried this???? Posted by Ana on Jun 25 2009 07:58:06 Reading all these advices for facial age spots which i hate so much has given me some hope that I can either fade them a lot or eliminate them. I am trying the apple cider with the onion juice this is my first week after the 3rd day i notice some difference. My age spots are bad and do not cover up well with makeup so I hope this works. Also looking forward to trying the lemon juice that also seem to work well. Well keep you all posted. Posted by Jean on Jun 25 2009 05:07:10 my age spot is getting bigger and it now has like a white circle round it ,I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and I am frightened that this may be something to do with cancer Posted by Jean on Jun 25 2009 05:06:36 my age spot is getting bigger and it now has like a white circle round it ,I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and I am frightened that this may be something to do with cancer Posted by Home Remedies Web on Jun 19 2009 14:50:28 Hi Noyhin, Yes, Lemon Juice has natural bleaching as well as exfoliating properties. The gentle bleaching action of lemon juice helps fade away the acne scars and an active ingredient of lemon juice Alpha Hydroxy Acid works as an exfoliant for skin. It slowly exfoliates the dead, scarred and spotted surface skin and helps reveal the newer, less damaged and healthier skin cells underneath. It may take weeks or longer for its effects to appear though. Posted by noyhin on Jun 19 2009 04:24:38 i have a lot of acne scars on my face and i am 21...will the juice of lemon help??? Posted by ana on Jun 14 2009 12:01:47 i been getting some spots in my face like acne and they stay red im so mad my face was so nice and clean of red spots what can i do will they go away im putting bleaching cream see if it helps any help please write Posted by kathy on Jun 03 2009 19:02:15 Hey Robin- dry sockets after tooth extraction can last for weeks- Go to the drugstore and buy "Red Cross toothache Medicine" and use an eyedropper to place 2-3 drops into the socket- this medicament is what oral surgeons use on gauze strips with vaseline to treat pts-also use heat on your face Posted by karen on Jun 03 2009 10:02:17 After trying one of these remedies, in particular the lemon juice, if the age spots fade, do you need to keep putting the lemon juice on or does it stay away ? Posted by julie on Jun 01 2009 00:03:02 I have alot of white spots on my lower legs, from the sun I am sure. Can anyone help with this. It is small white spots as if the skin has no color. help what should I do. Posted by Jawairia on May 29 2009 09:17:06 Hi Karan, I checked the Urdu name for Chamomile and found that it's called Gul-e-Baboona. To read it in Urdu transcript here's the link: http://urduseek.com/dictionary/chamomile?nolog=1 And yes of course the Lemon and Castor Oil remedy can work for lightening the dark spots on the skin. Just be careful when applying close to the eyes. Good luck! Posted by karan on May 28 2009 11:37:53 thank u jawaria for your reply.i live in pakistan and i am not sure what is chamolion tea ,?is that avaiable here.?i have never heard of it.should i go for lemon and castoroil remedy do u think it will work? Posted by Jawairia on May 27 2009 15:23:05

Hi Karan, A simple remedy for dark circles and dark spots is to dip 2 chamomile tea bags in warm water. After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the water and let them cool to room temperature or a bit cooler. Then place them on your eyes and cheeks at night as a compress for about 15 minutes. Chamomile is known to help with lightening the skin. Usually these kind of dark brown spots are triggered by both sun exposure and/or hormonal changes. You should take extra care when going out in the sun and consult your physician for any possible hormonal changes. Posted by karan on May 27 2009 13:28:22 i have v bad brown spots under my eyes and over my cheek bones.i went to a dermatologist and used meladerm cream but no results its more worst now,what should i do,i feel like crying when i c my face in mirror please help Posted by Anonymous on May 17 2009 14:11:00 I\\'m trying the lemom juice for age and sun damage spots, do I wash it off after leaving it on for a certain amount of time or do I just put moisterizer on over it? My face is all sticky but I haven\\'t put moisterizer on yet so I\\'m wondering if that will help with the stikiness Posted by Jennifer on May 15 2009 15:27:03 Here is an update. By using lemons for the past six weeks...my age spots are still there but have faded greatly! I can now cover them up with makeup; without the dark hypermigmination showing through. It has been six weeks now of applying lemon juice 2 per day. I am very happy with the results. I am going to continue doing so for the next month or two. Lemons are a wonderful natural solution. I will keep everyone posted on my progress! Posted by SUSAN on May 14 2009 09:09:52 I HAVE UNDER MY EYE AND BESIDE MY NOSE WELL ITS LIKE A WHITE BUMP ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY ITS ALL I SEE WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR PLEASE ANT SUGESTIONS Posted by tammy m on May 11 2009 13:43:34 I had a few spots of hyperpigmentation on my cheeks and forehead - like skin dicoloration. I looked around the web and did some research - when I ran across site that had recommended the Made from Earth skin care line. I went to their website (www.madefromearth.com) and found their Rosehip % Hibiscus Face Serum / moisturizer. The description sounded promising, and I figured that I had nothing to lose, so I ordered it. After about 3 months of use, my skin is looking very nicely toned and the spots are fading rather quickly. Once you apply this moisturizer, you'll instantly notice how it makes your skin silky smooth. I find it to smell very pleasant - almost like the hibiscus flower. Overall, don't expect this product to work immediately, you have to give it a little while, and I assure you that you won't be disappointed. Plus, for a chemical free and organic face cream the price is just perfect. Posted by Jennifer on Apr 28 2009 15:50:43 Michele, In the morning I pull out a fresh lemon from my fridge--cut a small slice and rub it into my forhead where I have the age spot. I do the same at night about an hour before bed. I have been doing this for 4 weeks now. The hyperpigmintation has faded in HALF. In some areas it has completly dissapeared!!! The lemon juice dries out your skin some...so after I wash it off, I apply avocado oil to deeply mosturize my skin. It greatly helps. Everyone I know now is telling me they hardly see it at all anymore. Over 1 month ago...not even the heaviest makeup could cover it up. It is such a cheap and simple soultion...that is so effective...I can hardly believe it works...BUT IT DOES! I hope this helps! I has worked for me so far! Good Luck! Posted by michele on Apr 16 2009 22:17:27 Jennifer - what sort of lemon juice did u use. the only one i can find is lemon concentrate in publics. Posted by Jennifer on Apr 12 2009 16:26:59 Hello! After trying every cream in every store, a chemical peel; which made my age spots worse, I tried lemon juice. I have been using it 2 per day for about 2 weeks. My age spots have dramatically faded...and seeing is believing. Before doing anything drastic try this first! So far it has been working for me Posted by judith on Mar 16 2009 08:08:54 Hi, for the last 3 months, I have been using an eggplant mixture and my spots, including a large baggy one under my eye, have almost disappeared. I chop about 1/4 cup fresh eggplant (including skin), let the chop air dry about 1 hour, then put them in a cup and cover with pure olive oil. Let sit 2 weeks, then twice a day, take a small amount of oil and rub on face and chest. I am 66 and spots almost gone. important to keep oil cover over plant or will spoil Posted by Viola on Mar 01 2009 20:35:09 Hi, for brown age spots might want to try AMBI fade cream.Good Luck ! Posted by Anonymous on Feb 24 2009 19:27:16 I have been using classfiel cream and its not working i use it for 3 years Posted by Carol on Feb 11 2009 12:07:39 For white spots on the skin (not age spots) that many call liver spots - my doctor told me to use vaginal cream and it works. My son had the white spots on his neck and it actually took care of them - they never came back

Posted by johnni on Jan 09 2009 19:10:54 how about ACV for hot flashes? Posted by jenny on Nov 19 2008 18:50:00 I am a fair skin African lady, and have very dark spots on my cheeks, and have tried everything with no luck also both my legs have white patches what can i do? please help me. Posted by jenny on Nov 14 2008 18:34:21 I am a fair skin African lady, and have very dark spots on my cheeks, and have tried everything with no luck also both my legs have white patches what can i do? please help me. Posted by kitty on Nov 12 2008 10:59:46 I found washing my face with my normal facial soap and putting about a teaspoon of regular 'ol baking soda stimulates my skin (the baking soda works as a great exfoliator). After rinsing I put Natural Apple Cider Vinegar (NOT the kind you use for cooking, etc!) on a cotton ball and wipe lightly over my face (like you would a toner) it will sting a bit, but for a short while. I then take a bit of Virgin Coconut Oil (put jar in warm water to liquify) and smooth into my face (as you would a face lotion) My face after this 3 step process had a glowing effect. Ever since starting this (and I do only a couple times a week) I notice my age spot have dramatically decreased and my skin is more supple and really looks smooth and glowy all the time! Posted by Ang on Oct 31 2008 15:18:29 I have a lot of sun spots. I know I have them due to the sun. I\\'m going to try all the things mentioned her,i.e. onion, vinegar and lemon juice. I just want to let anyone out ther to cover up when in the sun. Use a hat and use sunscreen. I regret not wearing protection when I was young. If anyone else has other things I would appreaciate the sharing. I have tried bleaching creams and none have worked. Good luck to all. Posted by urmi on Oct 30 2008 23:20:41 how can i tell what ihave on my face are dark spot or sun damage oe malasma? iam 61 i neet help Posted by Anonymous on Oct 28 2008 19:25:41 Alexandra, My children also had had these white patches, but more so on the upper arms. I was told it's some kind of light fungi problem, and washing this area with anti dandruff shampoo will help this problem. It did help for my children. I think your health food store or natural practitioner may help with natural remedies. Posted by Alexandra on Oct 07 2008 18:12:59 My 10 year old daughter has a white spot the size of a quarter on her face. Although, I was diligent with sun block she did still spend a lot of time in outdoors sports this summer. Is it a sun spot or sun damge? I am worried, but don\\'t want to worry her. I would love to try something natural before I go to the doctor. Please advise! Posted by HomeRemediesWeb on Sep 22 2008 16:11:35 The term 'aloe vera gel' is often used to describe the jelly-like pulp that makes up the inner tissue of the leaves. The 'aloe vera juice' is a yellow liquid that is extracted from just beneath the outer skin of the leaves. Usually if you break a piece of a leaf, both the juice and gel can be extracted together and applied onto the skin. However, the gel contains the majority of nutrients that are beneficial for age spots. Posted by JOSIE CASILLAS on Sep 19 2008 09:59:32 I READ YOUR ALOE VERA REMEDY FOR AGE SPOTS. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHEN YOU MEAN "GEL"? IS IT TAKING THE ACTUAL PLANT AND REMOVING THE GEL? PLEASE ADVISE Posted by bibi on Aug 05 2008 22:54:05 Please becareful when drinking apple cider vinegar it can really lower your blood pressure and you can collapsed. Consult your Doctor first Posted by Kerry on Jul 20 2008 00:28:04 I had dark sun spots on the back of my hands, and I used Solar X made by "Naturally by Trisha". A natural beeswax,olive oil based product, with red clover, violet, harakeke, cleavers, turmeric, walnut, burdock root, and kumarahou. This is a New Zealand handmade balm. I also found it wonderful for my sun damaged skin, it gave a fresh glow from years gone by! Posted by Charlotte on Jul 15 2008 16:51:57 I recently had sun spots appear under both my eyes. It looks like i've outlined the white piece of skin under my eyes making them look like i have really bad bags. I've just turned 29 and am wondering is it usual to get age spots at this age? Posted by Amparo on May 22 2008 01:04:30 I am going to try the Apple Cyder Vinegar, my face is full of pregnancy spots and I hope they dissapear, I have used lots of different lotions and they just don't work. Posted by Robin on May 15 2008 11:38:54

I need HELP !! I had two molers pulled last Friday and I hurt bad. Loritab is doing nothing.Only Advil 5 at a time will help a little. How long does it take for dry sockets to go away??? Posted by Maryann on May 01 2008 19:41:20 I will try the castor oil and the lemon juice twice a day. I have very bad dark spots on my face. I will let you all know if I have any improvements. Posted by rit on May 01 2008 00:34:09 you did not say how often to use the cider and onion on the face .....how ofter do you use it. Posted by aswan on Apr 13 2008 17:12:03 I AM ONLY 33 AND I HAVE LOST OF "AGE SPOTS" ON THE BACK OF MY HANDS WHAT CAN THIS MEAN. BEING SO YOUND STILL Posted by Amal on Mar 07 2008 16:54:20 I am 39 years old Ihave dark spot in my hands and chloasma I will try to use the vinger, hopfully it help Posted by teresa on Dec 28 2007 11:52:12 I have age spots on my hands and face, its the one on my face that i don't like i am 55 yrs old, I started using fresh lemons, it seemed to lighten them but it hasn't completely removed them help. Posted by Anonymous on Dec 12 2007 11:44:48 I'm going to try the vinegar and onion method...drinking the a.c. vinegar (mixed w/ water) was HORRIBLE Posted by Wilda on Sep 11 2007 02:25:04 I just had my 65th birthday and to date I have found nothing that rids my body of age spots including prescription meds. Anyone have a sure cure please advise and thanks. Posted by Frank on Jul 22 2007 11:42:36 Hi Marie, Apple Cider Vinegar is generally safe to take during and after pregnancy. Overall, ACV helps to rid the body of toxins and may even help with any complications that may arise or have arisen with the pregnancy. It also supports regularity and promotes digestion. Nevertheless, if you are still unsure, you can consult your doctor just to be on the safe side. Posted by Marie on Jul 17 2007 15:32:25 Does anyone if this is ok to try while being pregnant? I notice that my age spots are getting dark. Although, I think it's best to wait until after I have my baby. Posted by tony on Apr 26 2007 20:36:55 I was reading a paper and it told of vinger for age spots,But they wanted you to order a book. Thanks for the wed page Posted by Anonymous on Jan 25 2007 00:10:01 Isabella, you should try the Apple Cider Vinegar and Onion remedy listed above! Posted by Isabella on Jan 20 2007 14:40:16 I need help for my age spots Age spots are most commonly known as liver spots or brown spots. These are thought to be due to over aging. But the main reason for these brown spots is over exposure to the sun. These are brown colored spots on the skin mainly seen on the face, shoulders, arms or exposed areas of the skin. They are a result of excessive production of melanin. Melanin is the pigment in your skin responsible for uneven tanning. Such brown or sun spots may also be the telltale sign of accumulated wastes or some dysfunction. Age spots are pigmentary changes associated with mature and senile skin but the damage is not due to maturity, these spots and leathery skin are almost always the result of your body trying to protect itself from too much sun exposure. Age spots are common after 55 years old. They are harmless and painless but may affect the cosmetic appearance. Though most age spots are harmless blemishes, but in advanced stage they can lead to skin cancer. Age spots may also be caused by impaired liver function, and a dietary deficiency, or a variety of nutritional problems. As we advance in age our health changes, our metabolism changes and our liver may become so overloaded with toxins that it cannot efficiently process the toxins or help the body to get rid of them. The oxidation process within our body and a lack of antioxidants also plays a role in this process. Liver spots are one of the results. Liver spots typically take years to form, though they have been found in young children, and eliminating the spots will also take time. HOME REMEDIES FOR AGE SPOT REMOVAL Use the bleach that contains lactic acid as it helps to remove the upper layer of the dead skin much faster. Take juice of fresh garlic and rub it on with a cotton ball twice daily where the age spots are, and in six to eight weeks, they should begin to fade away. Rubbing a piece of sliced red onion on age spots can also help them to fade away.

Apply castor oil twice daily with a cotton swab. On larger lesions, a bandage applied with the castor oil at nighttime may bring improvement. One of the useful home remedies for age spot removal. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun as it is caused by the exposure to the sun. Wear shades while going out in the sun. Apply a sunscreen lotion to prevent your skin from effects of the sun on your skin. Sunscreen should be applied at least one-half hour before sun exposure and it should be reapplied frequently. Sweating is powerful way to cleanse your body from accumulated toxins. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Include fruit juices in your diet. It is very helpful in age sopt removal. Avoid sweets, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and junk foods. Rubbing fresh aloe Vera juice or gel on the spots will help fade them. Use the gel twice a day for a month or two. Eat lots of lean, and high quality protein foods. Also include raw fruits to supply the vitamins and minerals needed. Apply vitamin E cream to affected area and take vitamin E supplements. It is very helpful in age spot removal. Do not go outdoors between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, when the UV rays are more intense. If you have to be outside during this hour, try to wear a hat, sunglasses that protect your eyes from UV rays. Prepare a solution by adding two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of orange juice and apply to the spots. This is one of the useful home remedies for age spot removal. Take 4-8 oz. of fresh berries, 80-160 mg of bilberry extract (25% anthocyanidin), or 20-40 mg anthocyanosides daily. Dab the spots with buttermilk. Apply castor oil on the spots in the morning and in the evening, and rub well into the skin. Take fresh or canned chick peas (garbanzo beans), mash about 1/3 cupful and add a little water. Apply this paste on the spots and leave it there until it dries. Then wash off completely. Do this every evening. Break open a dandelion stem and rub the sap on the spots 2-3 times per day. Mix 1/8 teaspoon of powdered gotu kola into a cup of herbal tea or add it to plain hot water along with 1/8 teaspoon of ginseng and a pinch of cayenne. This is one of the best home remedies for age spot removal. Prepare a mixture by adding one teaspoon grated horseradish root, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, and 3 drops rosemary essential oil. Dab onto your age spots with a cotton ball once or twice a day. Take some green (not fully ripe) black walnuts and make a few incisions in the outer shell; rub the juice on the spots. Apply some sandalwood paste to affected areas. Prepare a mixture by adding 2-teaspoon tomato juice and 4 tablespoon buttermilk and apply on the face. Leave for 1/2 hour, and wash off. This is one of the important home remedies for age spot removal. Mix olive oil with equal quantity of vinegar and apply an hour before your bath. REFERENCE The Editors of Time-Life Books. The Medical Advisor: The Complete Guide to Alternative and Conventional Treatments. Alexandria, VA: Time Life, Inc., 1996. Ayurveda: A Way of Life The Ayurveda Cook Book: A Personalized Guide to Good Nutrition and Health New Choices in Natural Healing. Ed. Bill Gottlieb, et al. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1995 Home Remedies to Fade Age Spots 27 July 2009 Important! Always consult your doctor before trying these or any home remedies. "Natural" does not mean it is safe for everybody. To get rid of age spots: Apply lemon juice at least twice a day. You may also try a cream of yogurt with honey (equal parts of each). Apply once daily, let sit for half an hour and then wash. Another good home remedy for age spots is to extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and apply it twice a day. Also, applying whey or buttermilk has been a very common remedy through the years. honey and powdered cinnamon, leave on for 20 mins and clean off.... sounds very disgusting but works.... DONT FORGET TO MOISTURIZE AFTERWARDS....:p Take selenium and the herbs ginseng, dandelion, liquorice, gotu kola, and sarsaparilla in capsule or tea form. A good home remedy to reduce age spot coloration is to apply cod liver oil or vitamin E oil to the affected areas daily. *** Selenium and Herbs Age Spots Home Remedies To treat age spots try selenium, and various herbs including: dandelion, liquorice, dandelion, gotu kola, and sarsaparilla in capsule or tea form. *** Take pure lemon juice and rub it on your skin (thank goodness it works for freckles too), then moisturize the skin. Make sure you dont rinse first. *** Lemon Juice Home Remedy for Age Spots A useful home remedy for age spots is to use fresh lemon juice every day until the age spots are reduced or removed.

*** Apply powdered cinnamon and honey to the affected area and leave on for 20 minutes, then clean off. This sounds disgusting, but it really works! ALSO, DO NOT FORGET TO MOISTURIZE AFTERWARD *** The best home remedy for treating age spots will not have to do with the outside the body because age spots originate on the inside of the body. Using a proper colon cleanse and liver cleanse after time will eliminate age spots from where they formed. Again, not the outside but the inside of the body. This is not only a cosmetic issue but is also a toxic accumulation issue. Thats why they are hardly seen on younger people but are more common on older people. *** Talk about a spotty reputation! Heck, most people can't agree on what to call these unappealing but otherwise harmless dark spots that usually occur on the forehead and the back of the hands and arms. Some folks think age spots are caused by old age--an understandable mistake, since the spots are extremely common after age 55 and rarely appear before middle age. Others know them as liver spots. The appearance of these dark, blotchy spots can be scary-resembling the early forms of skin cancer to the untrained eye. But genuine age spots are really nothing more than "adult freckles" that result from overexposure to the sun. (However, if you notice an increase in size or "bizarre" color changes, see your doctor immediately.) "Age spots should really be called sun spots, because they are caused by being out in the sun," says D'Anne Kleinsmith, M.D., a cosmetic dermatologist at William Beaumont Hospital near Detroit. "They have absolutely nothing to do with your liver and little to do with your age, other than the fact that they usually occur on older people." Still, they are unbecoming. Sometimes they may be raised and look like tiny moles. Usually, though, they're just like dark, smooth freckles. If you've had them, you've probably noticed that they seem to appear suddenly on sun-exposed skin areas (usually areas not protected with sunscreen). So here's what to do about liver spots ... er, age sp ... uh, lentigines (their medical name). Get help from hydroquinone. This safe "lightening agent" is found in products such as Porcelana and Esoterica that you can obtain without a prescription. Hydroquinone helps lighten age spots until they become unnoticeable. "Dab it on the individual spots with a cotton ball," says Dr. Kleinsmith. But don't expect overnight success: This therapy usually takes a month or two before you see any results. Follow the directions on the package and try to dab the medication right on the spots, so you don't "bleach" the pigment in nonaffected skin. Suncreen Each Day Keeps Age Spots Away The best way to avoid ever having age spots is to use a good-quality sunscreen each time you go outdoors, including when it's overcast. And if you already have age spots, sunscreen will keep them from darkening and will help prevent new ones. Either way, remember the "15" rules. Look for a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Unprotected, the average person's skin turns red--a signal of overexposure--after just 30 minutes. But with SPF 15 sunscreen, you can stay out 15 times as long, or seven hours, with the same effect (although it's not recommended). Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. That way, the skin has a chance to absorb it. Shed away "spotted" skin. Lac-Hydrin Five lotion, another nonprescription remedy, contains lactic acid. "The acid can help bleaching agents work faster by enhancing the normal shedding of upper, 'dead' skin layers," says Michael Ramsey, M.D., clinical instructor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. This leaves a lighter layer of skin underneath. Reach for lemon aid. "The juice of a fresh lemon is acidic enough to safely peel off the upper layer of skin, which will remove or lighten some age spots," says Jerome Z. Litt, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. "Rub it on with a cotton ball twice daily where the age spots are, and in six to eight weeks, they should begin to fade away." How about an onion rub? Rubbing a piece of sliced red onion on age spots can have the same fading effect, "since it has the same peeling acid as fresh lemon juice," adds Dr. Litt. Use castor oil for smooth relief. "If the surface of individual lesions appears rougher than surrounding skin--which often occurs with age spots--applying castor oil twice daily with a cotton swab will sometimes bring about improvement, says Dr. Ramsey. On larger lesions, a bandage applied with the castor oil at nighttime may speed improvement. Be a shady character. "Since age spots are caused by excessive sun exposure, avoid the sun and you'll avoid age spots," suggests Albert M. Kligman, M.D., Ph.D., professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. "You will never see an age spot on someone who stays in the shade." If you already have age spots, limiting sun exposure will help prevent them from darkening and will minimize a recurrence or the appearance of new ones. Cover 'em up. If all else fails in trying to remedy them, hide them. "Many types of makeup can cover the spots," says Edward Bondi, M.D., a dermatologist who is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, "If they are really dark spots, a heavier-based makeup will work, but if they're not so bad, then many water-based types will do the trick. A product called Covermark has routinely been used to hide age spots." Note: If you suffer from acne, avoid heavier oil-based makeups, because they can worsen blemishes. Aging Eyes << Previous Chapter Next Chapter >>

It happens to a lot of people around age 40. You begin to realize it takes a Herculean effort to read the newspaper or the tiny type on a food package or an aspirin bottle. As for threading a needle or removing a splinter--forget it! These simple tasks have become impossible feats. That's because anything closer than an arm's length from your eyes is now one big blur. You're not alone. If your far-away vision is fine (with or without corrective eyewear) but your close-up vision is fuzzier than a teddy bear's coat, blame it on an inflexible lens. And it's a problem as common as crow's feet and silver hair. When to See a Doctor Gradual changes in vision as you age are normal, but a sudden change in your vision--no matter what your age--isn't, says Bruce Rosenthal, O.D., professor and chief of low vision services at the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. "Blurred vision can be a first sign of eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts, which can seriously impair your vision." Other conditions that can cause cloudy vision include diabetes, pregnancy, side effects of medications, anemia, kidney disease and optic nerve disease. So it's important to see a doctor as soon as possible if there's any sudden blurriness in your near or distant vision. Around age 40, you may find it's more difficult to focus on near objects, particularly printed words when you're reading. Doctors call this presbyopia. But before you shell out the green stuff for special prescription glasses, these tips may help you fine-tune your focusing. Do the fine print sprint. "Part of the problem of the aging eye is that the lens becomes less flexible," says Bruce Rosenthal, O.D., professor and chief of low vision services at the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. "If you exercise the muscles that control the shape of the lens, it may be possible to delay near-point fuzziness to some degree." One exercise involves cutting headlines of decreasing size out of the newspaper and affixing each one to a pencil. Then hold the largest headline about a foot away from your face. Gradually bring it in toward your nose, trying to keep the print in focus. Move the headline back out again. Repeat with the next smaller headline, then the rest, until you have looked at all the headlines. "With practice, you may be able to read even the tiniest labels on medicine bottle with no difficulty," says Dr. Rosenthal. Follow the bouncing thumb. To keep your eye muscles fully flexed, hold out your thumb at arm's length. Move it in circles, then in figure eights, closer and farther away. Follow it with your eyes. This helps keep the fine motor system of your eyes in working order, says Dr. Rosenthal, Switch frequently from near to far. If you keep your eyes fixed for long periods on a computer screen, for example, your eye muscles can temporarily become stuck. This slows focusing when you try to zoom from near to far and back again, says Dr. Rosenthal. To keep your eye muscles loose, look up every ten minutes and focus on a poster located about eight feet away. Then look back at the words on the computer screen. Shift your focus back and forth repeatedly for 30 seconds. Invest in brighter bulbs. As your eyes age, you may begin to need more light for everyday activities. In fact, by age 60, you could need six times as much light as you did at age 20 to perform the same tasks, according to Dr. Rosenthal. "If you have better lighting, the pupils become smaller, and the amount of blur you experience may be less," says James Sheedy, O.D., Ph.D., associate clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry. You may find that highwattage incandescent bulbs will help you see better than harsh fluorescent lights. How to Adjust to Bifocals If you have trouble with both near and distant vision, you may eventually end up with bifocals. But getting used to bifocals can be a lot like stumbling through a fun house filled with wavy mirrors. Be patient, says Joseph P. Shovlin, O.D., an optometrist at the Northeastern Eye Institute, with headquarters in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and chairman of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association. "It can take from a few days to several weeks to get used to multifocal lenses." Be prepared for possible return visits to the optometrist for adjustments, since a dual-prescription lens often requires more precise measurements than a single-vision lens. Here are tips to focus on. Wear the glasses all day for the first week or two until you're accustomed to them, even though you may not need them for all tasks. Avoid looking at your feet when walking. Hold reading material closer to your body and lower your eyes, not your head, so that you are reading out of the lowest part of the lens. Fold the newspaper in half or quarters and move it, rather than your head, to read comfortably. Check out off-the-rack reading glasses. All you may need to read and see close up are simple magnifiers, says Richard P. Mills, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. "The drugstore demiglasses that come in about ten different powers are medically acceptable," says Dr. Mills. "Just make sure they have no optical distortion."

To find out, hold the glasses at arm's length, then look through them as you move them in a circular motion. If there's some "swim," or distortion, get another pair. If you find that these reading glasses give you a headache or tired eyes, however, you're better off with prescription glasses. MATURE SKIN TREATMENTS Age Spot Remover The question is, why does skin wrinkle? As you grow older, your body produces fewer of the hormones that keep skin healthy and supplies less oil, protein and natural moisturizing factors which attract and hold water in the skin. This process tends to make the skin drier. As time goes by, collagen and elastin (fibers arranged in a mesh-like pattern) eventually lose their strength, leaving the skin without underlying support and causing it to wrinkle and sag. Any person over 25 years of age has mature skin, lines start to form around age 30, if you smoke or spend too much time in the sun your skin will look older. Since mature skin does not produce as much oil and natural moisturizers, you will need to follow many of the treatments for dry skin. Herbs can be very important contributors to the development of new cells and several herbs like lavender, neroli, rosemary, rose, and fennel, have been nicknamed centuries ago anti-aging herbs. Antioxidants are also very important. They prevent the production of free radicals. These free radicals play an important role in all aspects of aging including hardening of the arteries. They are unstable, quickly multiplying molecules, which are increased by cigarette smoking and other pollutants. Many herbs and vitamins have antioxidant properties and are very powerful in stopping free radicals on their tracks. Some antioxidant herbs are gingko, witch hazel, and essential oil of rosemary, marjoram, and lavender. Age Spot Remover. 1 tsp. grated horseradish root. tsp. lemon juice. tsp. vinegar. 3 drops rosemary essential oil. Mix ingredients. Keep away from eyes. Apply as needed on affected areas. Toner for Mature Skin. 2 ounces aloe vera gel. 2 ounces orange blossom water. 1 tsp. vinegar. 6 drops rose geranium essential oil. 4 drops frankincense essential oil. 4 drops carrot seed essential oil. 800 IU vitamin E oil. Mix ingredients, apply as needed. Home Remedies for Wrinkles Wrinkles form when the skin thins and looses its elasticity. The appearance of some wrinklesis due to aging, and is the most common common skin problem for women. One of the first signs of wrinkles normally appear around the eye, and is called " crow's feet". As time goes by the cheeks and lips are the next thing we notice. As we age, our skin becomes thinner and dryer, both factors contribute to the formation of wrinkles. There are many factors that can contribute in the development of wrinkles some of which are: diet and nutrition, muscle tone, pollution, habitual facial expressions, chemicals, stress, improper skin care, and lifestylehabits such as smoking. The most important factor is sun exposure, which is your skin's worst enemy, because dries the skin and leads to the generation of free radicals that can damage skin cells. Researches show that 90% of what we think os as sigs of age are actually sigs of overexposure to sunlight. Furthermore, approximately 70% of sun damage comes from everyday activities, as driving andwalking to and from your car. The ultraviolet-A rays that cause this enormous damage are present all day long in all seasons. These ultraviolet-A rays wear away the elasticity of the skin, causing wrinkling. The worst part is that the effects of the sun are accumulative, although they may not be noticeable for many years. TIP:Did you know that natural beauty products are not always as advertised ?. Manufacturers say that their products contain natural ingredients. But the reality is that they contain tiny amounts compared to the artificial substances used. You find out by looking at the label of the product. The ingredients are listed in descending order, starting with the greatest amount contained. For example a product may be labeled as rosemary, but in the label shows only chemicals and artificial substances and not a drop of pure rosemary. We recommed: Home Remedies for Wrinkles #1: Eat a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods, seeds, nuts and legumes. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #2: Drink plenty of fluid every day. This help to keep the skin hydrated and to flush away toxins. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #3: Obtain fatty acids from cold pressed vegetable oils. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #4: Avoid alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes, they dry the skin encouraging the development of wrinkles. Also the smoking habit uses the lips muscles hundreds of times a day, whichcontributes wrinkling. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #5: Always protect your skin from the sun applying a sunscreen whit a sun protection factor ( SPF) of at least 15 to all exposed areas of the skin.

Home Remedies for Wrinkles #6: Avoid alcohol- based products. Use hazel or an herbal/ floral water instead. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #7: Avoid using harsh soaps or solid cleansing creams, instead use natural oils such as avocado oil to remove dirt and makeup. Home Remedies for Wrinkles #8: Do not apply heavy oils around the eye area before going to bed, it may cause the eye to be puffy in the morning. Home Remedies for Skin blemish Skin Blemish Remover 1/4 cup of water. 1 tsp. Epson salts. 4 drops lavender essential oil. Small cloth. Mix water and salts, once the salts has dissolved, add lavender. Soak a cotton cloth and compress on affected area. When cloth cools soak it again and repeat several times. Home Remedies For Dermatitis Dermantitis home remedies Eczema home remedies As we all know the skin is the largest organ in the body and the most visible, so any condition affecting it is impossible to ignore. The skin is not only exposed to cut, burns, bruises and scrapes, it can also develop diseases just like any other part of the body. Dermatitis or Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that produces blisters, redness, scaling, flaking, thickening, weeping, crusting, color changes and itching that can be very annoying. Many times Dermatitis/eczema is allergic in nature mainly by coming in contact with different materials, chemicals or plants, such as, rubber, latex, perfumes, gold, silver, poison ivy, soap, cosmetics etc. People with thin dry skin are prone to develop dermatitis/eczema and other skin conditions. Another cause of dermatitis is sensitivity or allergy to some foods. Studies have shown that people with low stomach acid are sensitive to some types of foods thus making them prone to develop some kind of skin disorder. People suffering from dermatitis/eczema are sensitive to some of the items listed above and should be mindful of their condition and avoid contact with any irritant. Prolonged exposure to the materials may worsen the symptoms and cause the dermatitis to spread. Another type of eczema called atopic dermatitis (AD) affects the face, elbows and knees it's extremely itchy. Also nummular dermatitis attacks arms and legs and produces circular lesions caused by contact with nickel. Home remedies for Dermatitis we recommend Home remedies for Dermatitis #1: Skin wash. Mix the following ingredients: 1 tsp. comfrey root. 1 tsp. white oak bark. 1 tsp. slippery elm bark. 2 cups of water. Boil for 35 minutes use it to wash the affected area. Home remedies for Dermatitis #2:Vitamin B complex is needed for healthy skin. Home remedies for Dermatitis #3:Take Biotin pills is essential to prevent dermatitis.

Home remedies for Dermatitis TIP: Did you know that foods containing raw eggs prevent biotin from being absorbed? Home remedies for Dermatitis #4:Put Vitamin E on the affected area it calms the itching. Never use synthetic vitamin E because your body will not be able to utilize it. Synthetic vitamin E has a dl instead of a d in front of its description: dl-alpha tocopherol. Home remedies for Dermatitis #5:Take Zinc orally and apply it directly on the dermatitis. Home remedies for Dermatitis #6:Shark cartilage reduces inflammation. Home remedies for Dermatitis #7:Use a lotion made out of blueberry leaves this is proven to be fantastic relieving inflammation of dermatitis. Home Remedies for Age Spots Home remedies for age spots include, lemon juice, onion, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, castor oil, olive oil, cucumber, papaya, orange juice, butter milk, garlic, dandelion, radish, rosemary oil, rose water, sandal powder, shade, and covering the spots etc. Home remedies for age spots assist in getting rid of small brownish colored lesion found in individuals of old age. These spots are sometimes also referred to as lentigines or liver spots, and are painless. These usually appear at neck, forehead, face, back, hands and feet. Although named as liver spots, they have no relevance with liver disorder. It is sometimes mistaken of being cancerous by common man, which is not correct.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, these are formed due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun rays tend to cause deposition of melanin at a localized area leading to appearance of age spots. Apart from the above cause, prolonged tenure of disease or sickness also tends to cause age spots. There are several home remedies for age spots, which certainly do good work in eliminating the age spots. However, these spots take quite sometime to form and thus, to erase them completely certainly takes time, but it is possible for sure. Lemon Juice: Lemon Juice acts as bleach and is a regular component of many fairness and bleaching creams. It must be applied at the age spots twice a day. According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedy, when this treatment is given for six to eight weeks, the age spots will surely begin to disappear. Onion and Apple Cider Vinegar: Blend an onion and drain it with the help of strainer in a bowl. Mix an equal amount of apple cider vinegar to this and apply over the spots by a cotton swab dipped in this decoction. This has also shown improved results in 5 to 6 months. Apple Cider Vinegar: Few drops of apple cider vinegar can be added to a glass of water and drunk. One can add honey to refine the taste. Aloe Vera Juice: Aloe Vera is found to have tremendous potential in treating dermatological situations like burns etc. Gel or juice obtained from Aloe Vera can be directly rubbed on spotted regions to get rid of them. Castor Oil: These age spots are sometimes rough in texture. If this is the case, one can apply castor oil twice a day for few months to see improvement in the appearance of the same. Olive Oil and Vinegar: A spoonful of vinegar and olive oil each can be mixed and applied on the spots. This is washed in half an hour using water. This is a useful home remedy for erasing age spot. Cucumber: Slices of cucumber or its juice is very effective in removing age spots. Papaya: Raw papaya can be grated and rubbed on the spotted area and is washed after few minutes. This must be followed every day to get good results. Orange Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar: 2 to 3 spoons of orange juice can be mixed in half spoon of apple cider vinegar. This must be applied over the darkened regions for around a month. This also yields promising results. Butter Milk and Tomato: Butter milk and tomato juice can be applied over age spots to get encouraging results in removal of spots. Garlic: Paste made up of garlic has been observed to be efficient in treating age spots. Dandelion: Dandelion stem is proved to cure a number of skin problems. Age spots too can be effectively treated by consuming it every day. Radish, Vinegar, Lime Juice and Rosemary Oil: A concoction of juice of lime, radish, rosemary oil and vinegar is prepared and applied over the spot. This not only cleans the skin but also brightens it up. Rose Water and Sandal Powder: Both of these are prepared and applied as a mask over the relevant site. This is allowed to dry followed by washing with fresh water. This is also effective in removing age spots. Shade: Individuals, who stay indoors or under shade, never come up with the problems of age spots. Thus you should try to stay in shady areas to avoid these blotchy appearances on the skin. Covering the Spots: The areas under age spots must be kept covered to prevent further darkening. Rest of the skin should also be protected by covering so as not to develop more age spots. Back to Home Remedies References: American Academy of Dermatology and Doctors Book of Home Remedy. Home Remedy Topic: Facial Care 28 home remedy submissions for Facial Care Submitted by smooth face at 2011-10-10 10:27:10 from 76.127.184.104

to make your face soft you can cut red or back grape i half and rub them on your face after couple minutes rub it off with warm water 0 comments | rating: 10 (2 votes) |

Submitted by luna lauren at 2011-08-23 14:53:45 from 82.145.210.137

Well I wash my face with a drop of shampoo mixed with maize meal (good exfoliant) then rinse off with warm water, I then use a q tip to appy lemon juice directly on the affected area and rub toothpaste on top. Leave for an hour or more then rinse again with warm water. Do not sleep with it on. 0 comments | rating: 5 (12 votes) |

Submitted by bianca at 2011-05-25 13:18:43 from 159.39.24.36

quick and easy steps...prevents too oily skin, blackheads, pimples, zits, and dry skin. ALSO is a great way to remove make-up while saving you 30 dollars at MAC. im not sure why it works so well...i just know it does. step 1.) rub vasline all over your face step 2.) wipe of with hot towel. youll see all the days gunk come off, and your skin feels refreshed with just enough moisture. :) good luck!! 0 comments | rating: 5 (43 votes) |

Submitted by cjane at 2010-08-11 18:54:07 from 68.98.34.59

Alot of people know about the toothpaste which works very well. But to clear up all that dirt in your pores: Get HOT water not so hot that it burns you, and wash face with it. Then immediatly after rinse face with icy water to close your pores. It really Works! 1 comments | rating: 5 (35 votes) |

Submitted at 2010-08-09 13:00:36 from 174.16.3.239

Skin Care before bedtime: Mix 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1/2 cup of Olive Oil. Shake well in an old bottle. Wash face and leave wet, then apply. Leave on overnight. (It is a good idea to put a towel on your pillow in case you roll over in your sleep.) Be sure to wash your face well in the morning. I just tried it last night, and my skin is baby soft and glowing! It really works! Good Luck. 2 comments | rating: 5 (21 votes) |

Submitted at 2010-08-08 23:24:31 from 174.61.97.182

clean and clear morning burst facial wash. get one pump and put sugar on top of it mix it and you clean your face like normal then dry face with towel your face is gonna be as soft as a baby bottom hope it works 1 comments | rating: 3 (16 votes) |

Submitted by Allison at 2009-10-09 21:03:21 from 66.53.231.35

So I was trying out remedies and nothing worked to well yet but I had peaches in the fridge and was bored. In this you will learn how to make simple easy peach facial. Yay for good skin. 1)put any aloe Vera lotion on your face. 2)mash a nice size chunk of a peach and it should have some skin on it with a small small amount of water and spread over face don't worry if it has chunks or a weird texture. Then dab face with a wet towel. 3)add more water to mix of peach and dab with wet towel again and feel your face. Walachia smooth and clean 1 comments | rating: 4 (12 votes) |

Submitted at 2009-09-10 23:27:52 from 96.246.25.198

For an inexpensive facial peel that works, Miracle Whip (no really!!) Spread Miracle Whip (Only Miracle Whip, regular mayo won't work)all over your face, careful around eyes ,fumes might make your eyes tear till you get used to it. Leave on 20 min. or so, then use fingers or a paper towel to rub your face, dead skin balls up and comes off(do this over sink) Wash your face 2-3 times(or take a shower)to get the rest of the Miracle Whip off. Apply your regular moisturizer. I do this about once a month. 1 comments | rating: 4 (24 votes) |

Submitted at 2008-08-03 20:23:10 from 72.85.10.28

Olive oil is great for skin. So what i do is make a mixture of 1/2 cup of vinegar( organic apple cidar vinegar is best) 1/4 cup water and 1 cup f olive oil I mix it together in a old water bottle(Like a dasani bootle) You then wash your face with whatever it is u wash your face with then you don't dry your face off!!! You get you bottle of olive oil mixture,shake it up so everthing mixes and pour some into the cap of the bottle. Apply it to your face while your face is still wet. Leave it on overnight.You probally want to do this every otherday. Your face will have a glow and be soo soft...... Another olive oil mixture is mix 3 tablespoons of salt with 2 table spoons of olive oil. Apply it to your face being careful not to get it in your eyes.Move your hands in a circular motion just as you would as if u were cleaning your face. Then rinse. Then wash your face with your regular face wash. Do this every day for about a week then do it ever 2-3 days a week. 0 comments | rating: 6 (48 votes) |

Submitted by chauntele at 2008-04-25 20:36:59 from 24.164.182.21

for a quick skin smoother and toner, mix 1/3 cup of plain oats and honey into cup or bowl. then add a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. warm it up in the microwave for about 20 seconds then apply to clean face. let it sit for about 15 minutes or as long as you want. rinse clean with luke warm water. your face will be so soft and it will glow! 1 comments | rating: 4 (28 votes) |

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THERE ARE LOTS OF CHEMICALS IN EVERY PRODUCT EVENTHOUGH SOME COMPANIES CLAIM THEY ARE HERBAL WHAT THEY DO, THEY JUST HIGHLIGHTED THIER HERBAL STUFF AND PRINT CHEMICALS IN SMALL LETTERS. FOR FACIAL SCRUB I USE JUST HERBAL PRODUCT WHICH CAN BE MADE AT HOME EASILY. TAKE OLIVE OIL AND GRAM FLOUR MIX THEM UNTIL THEY ARE SOFT JUST PUT IT IN A JAR AND USE IT INSTEAD OF ANY FACIAL SCRUBER. YOU CAN MESSAGE IT WITH YOUR FACE BRUSH.ALWAYS WASH YOUR FACE WITH LUKE WATER NEVER USE WARM WATER FOR YOUR FACE WARM WATER DEHYDRATED THE SKIN. 1 comments | rating: 6 (51 votes) |

Submitted by TAN at 2007-09-10 17:45:05 from 89.241.88.216

FOR BLACKHEADS ON YOUR FACE WARM HONEY LITTLE BIT AND MASSAGE IT ON YOUR FACE THE BLACKHEADS WOULD BE DILUTED.kEEP ON DOING IT BEFORE SHOWER yOU WILL SEE A DIFFERENCE. 0 comments | rating: 5 (96 votes) |

Submitted by Tan at 2007-09-10 17:39:44 from 89.241.88.216

Mask for dry skin: Ground Almond 1tsp,lemonjuice 1tsp, eggyolk 1tsp,honey 1tsp mix all of them together and put it on your face for about 15 to 20 minutes. For oily skin use egg white instead of egg yolk. This is purely a herbal mask, use it once a week you'll see a glow on your face. 0 comments | rating: 5 (44 votes) |

Submitted by TAN at 2007-09-06 20:05:49 from 89.242.195.217

when we buy any shampoo or face creams do we ever think these products are good fo our skin. we trust the expensive products, eventhough they can be dangerous for your skin and hair.I have done a research on the harmful ingredients and I've come to discover the products are really harmful to a person. This is a list of harmful ingredients: Amonium lauryl sulfate,soduim lauryl sulfate(sls)sodium laureth sulfate(SLES) these ingredients are mostly used in shampoos and are very dangerous SLS used for degreese the engine and sles used for cleaning garages and hard floors, Alpha hydroxylades,AHAS use of AHAS can make you age much faster, Bentonitor kaolin clog and suffocate the skin,cocomideDEA is dangerous.FD&C OR D&C is very damaging,dioxins are used to bleach paper,elastin suffocate the skin,glycerene,humectants dehydrating the skin lauramde DEA used in dishwashing detergents,lanolin dries the skin,mineral oils(metal cutting fluid) propylene glycol (used for brakes in the cars)are very skin damaging,petroleum (used for grease components)parabans,paraffin,sodium flouride (msds) used for RAT POISON found in toothpastes,triethanolamine,methano or wood alcohol are poison. 2 comments | rating: 5 (38 votes) |

Submitted by MAYA at 2007-03-29 14:55:53 from 70.152.57.140

THIS IS A REMEDY FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN CLEAN FACE THOROUGHLY I SUGGEST RUBBING ALCOHOL // DO NOT LEAVE PAD ON SKIN AND ONLY USE A DAB ALLOW TO DRY. FOLLOW WITH HONEY // YES STRAIGHT HONEY YOU CAN APPLY IT WITH A BLUSH BRUSH OR PAINT BRUSH WHICHEVER YOU PREFER LEAVE ON FOR 15 MINUTES WASH WITH WARM WATER NOT HOT AND NOT COLD . ALLOW FACE TO DRY DO NOT AD LOTION MAYBE A LIGHT MOISTURIZER IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN THE SUN FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. HONEY TONES YOUR FACE. 1 comments | rating: 4 (22 votes) |

Submitted at 2007-02-07 10:29:00 from 82.161.185.98

Get yourself a Glowing Skin Take one teaspoon Chiraunji powder, one teaspoon Rose Petal paste and Milk. Scrub gently into the skin Wash off with cold water and watch it glow! 0 comments | rating: 4 (16 votes) |

Submitted by Namrita at 2007-02-07 10:28:12 from 82.161.185.98

Peppermint Face Pack You would need one teaspoon of peppermint extract, one teaspoon of witch hazel extract, 125grams of brewer's yeast and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients together. Apply on the face, forehead and relax by lying horizontally keeping the eyes closed. Leave it for 30 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water containing a little of lemon juice. This face pack is very good for patchy skin. It is also good for improving blood circulation. 0 comments | rating: 4 (6 votes) |

Submitted by Carissa at 2006-08-14 03:10:37 from 75.11.160.9

Emu oil with a bit of DMSO every night rubbed in well, right after washing my face with ponds coldcream and rinsing well by splashing tepid water on my face (blotting with towel but leaving moisture) you won't believe the results on lines,blemishes, dark circles EVERYTHING:)The only drawback is that DMSO makes you smell kind of awful, so you might just want to use the emu oil, it's great stuff all by it's self. 1 comments | rating: 4 (6 votes) |

Submitted by Sara at 2006-07-31 11:32:39 from 68.83.240.165

The Pill solved my problem of persistent acne, but I still had red marks from where I had broken out over the years (too many to count). I applied A&D diaper rash cream to my face and they were gone within two weeks. Now my face is softer than a baby's bottom! 3 comments | rating: 5 (6 votes) |

Submitted by kathy at 2006-02-26 21:33:18 from 205.188.116.12

For face skin discoloration 1 teaspoon sourcream 4 drops of juice from a lemon

Mix with fork on sm. plate rotate all over face in soft circular motions for approx. 10 min. Do in the am and pm before bedtime. You will start seeing results in a week. And your skin will glow! 11 comments | rating: 5 (28 votes) |

Page 2 of 3 << Prev Page Next Page >> To prevent wrinkles and for youthful looking skin: a tsp of Olive Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar mixed together and then applied to the face 10 minutes before your shower, or you can put it on before you go to bed at night and just let it soak in. (no need to rinse off!) Yes, it does work. Did it for a week, and after that, someone asked my age because they said every time they saw me, I kept looking younger and younger. 6 comments | rating: 5 (87 votes) |

Submitted by Renee at 2005-07-18 06:18:39 from 172.196.112.209

Gravity pulls skin down, so when applying treatment products work up and out toward the forehead and hairline. 0 comments | rating: 5 (31 votes) |

Submitted by Connie at 2005-02-21 04:28:20 from 68.223.88.21

Facial Care: Wash your face with warm water. Crush up some Aspirin mix with water until it becomes paste. Apply it on your face and leave overnight. I have bad acne and this has helped. IT also leaves your face nice, silky and smoothe when you wake up. 3 comments | rating: 5 (27 votes) |

Submitted by Regina at 2004-12-31 12:13:43 from 202.188.147.56

Make some rice powder by soaking rice in water for 2 months,then drying it.after that,mould the paste into round balls and keep.each time,dissolve 2-3 balls with water and apply onto face for 1 hour.it works wonders for your skin! 2 comments | rating: 4 (13 votes) |

Submitted by Smriti at 2004-10-14 00:58:59 from 61.3.97.110

Take a few basil leaves (aka tulsi)add very little water and grind to a paste. Filter the paste to get the juice alone. Sqeeze the paste till all the juice comes. Use on face twice daily for about 15 mins. U can also add milk or yoghurt or turmeric powder or gram flour or tomato juice to the solution. 0 comments | rating: 5 (16 votes) |

Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18 from 68.15.203.68

Apply aloe vera to clean facial skin for general health. 0 comments | rating: 4 (18 votes) |

Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18 from 68.15.203.68

Use unscented facial soaps and products, especially those with aloe vera. 0 comments | rating: 4 (6 votes) |

Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18 from 68.15.203.68

Create a facial mask from chamomile tea, honey, oatmeal, plain yogurt, pureed strawberries, sunflower seed oil and water, or wheat germ oil. Leave the facial on for twenty minutes and rinse clean. 1 comments | rating: 5 (24 votes) |

Page 3 of 3 << Prev Page People from all age groups try and follow beauty and skin care tips very religiously. A person is supposed to be healthy if he has a healthy, soft and supple skin. Though most of us are not aware of the kind or skin we have, this information is very essential to understand the kind of products we need to use for our skin. Depending on the kind of skin we have the products to be used for skin care and the tips to be followed also vary. Though natural skin care products are said to be very effective for skin care, the kind of natural products or ingredients you choose for your skin depends on the texture of your skin.There are methods that you can perform at home to identify the kind of skin you have. Oily, dry and combination skin takes different ingredients to ward off problems. Similarly, the kind of skin care products or the skin care routine you choose depend on the age group to which you belong. So, depending on your age, the kind of routine you follow for your skin will also vary. By following proper skin care tips, you will get a flawless and glowing skin. Yoga For Beauty And Healthy Skin Yoga for beauty can help you to look young and beautiful well into old age. Face is the index of mind, good texture of skin and health of your hairs are an indication of your physical and mental health. I have come across many people who have a glow on their face with years of regular yoga practice. But this is not possible in a few days by doing some selective asanas. You need to be disciplined in your diet, regular yoga practice, follow yama and niyama yoga ethics and keep balance between your outward personality and your true self. You have to avoid excesses of all kinds. A person with disciplined life and regular yoga practice will look beautiful form outside as well outside and treats you with a refreshing smile always. Yoga Beauty Fitness. How Yoga Helps? Yoga helps you to attain your ideal body weight and gives you a proportionate body by removing excess weight from all body organs. It helps to improve flexibility and maintain correct posture for young looks. Detoxifying your body is most essential for beauty. Yoga improves blood circulation and helps to remove toxins from the body. Detoxification of alimentary canal through yogic kriyas helps optimum absorption of nutrients in your food. Yoga practice helps to provide nutrition at the cellular level. All the internal organs and particularly the endocrine glands get activated and their functioning is optimised. Yoga practice helps to reduce the stress levels considerably and provides complete relaxation. Yoga asanas and pranayama makes you free from disease by strengthening the immune system. Healthy body means healthy skin. Yoga practice can specially benefit women to retain their natural beauty while coping up with menstrual problems, child birth, work and home stress etc. Most of the film personalities around the world practice yoga for years to retain their beauty and youthfulness. Yoga helps women to stay slim and active. So, ideally start your day with yoga practice.

What are the main obstacles in the path of beautiful skin? Insufficient nutrition due to unhealthy eating habits. Eating foods which are poor in nutrition like white flour, sugar, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Sedentary lifestyle which leads to proper blood circulation and accumulation of toxins in our blood. Proper blood circulation which is most essential for healthy skin. As a result of improper cleansing, dirt and dust particles gets accumulated in our skin and clog sweat glands. Poor digestion or frequent constipation. Over-exposure to sun. Yoga For Beauty Yoga asanas, pranayama and kriyas help to improve blood circulation, detoxify your body and restore proper functioning of your body as well as endocrine glands. Yoga For Beauty: Poses Asanas (yoga postures) help stimulate blood circulation through the entire body, some of them are specially designed to reduce tension and prevent you from stress. Suryanamaskar Trikonasana Yoga mudra Pawanmuktasana Bhujangasana Ushtrasana Sarvanghasana Halasana Yoga For Beauty: Pranayama Pranayam practice provides us oxygen which is transported to our cells across the body through our blood. Practice pranayama at least for 30 minutes early in the morning in an open area or a green lawn. Rhythmic deep breathing Alom Vilom Kapalabhati Bhastrika Bhramri Stress Reduction For Beauty Deep breathing in shavasana after the yoga practice provides complete relaxation. Try yoga nidra after your yoga practice or before sleeping. Meditation For Beauty Practice meditation for 5 to 10 minutes and gradually increase the time. If you know no other mediatation, practice om recitation by closing your eyes and concentrating on area between your eyebrows. Meditation will cool your nerves, improve your concentration and confidence. Yoga For Beauty And Diet Eat a healthy and nutritious diet. Eat sattvik food as per yoga diet philosophy. Include plenty of fresh dark green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, milk, sprouts,nuts, whole grain cereals etc to your food. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables in raw form or enjoy fresh vegetable/fruit juices. Vegetable juices are a low calorie storehouse of nutrients. Eat a balanced diet and include handful of nuts. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and aerated drinks. Try to eat freshly cooked food as far as possible. Stop intake of processed and junk food. Here are some more tips on diet for beauty. Yogic Tips For Glowing Skin Make water as your favourite drink. Drink plenty of water as it hydrates the skin and helps to remove toxins. It also helps to promote smooth bowel movements. Be cheerful at all times. There is nothing better than laughter yoga in this regard. Practice detachment and avoid excesses of food, drinks or emotions. Eat for nutrition and not for taste buds. Follow an active and healthy lifestyle. Clean and exfoliate your skin regularly. Use an effective moisturiser. Get your body massaged periodically. Oil massage improves blood circulation and improves the health of the skin. Avoid over exposure to sun. Do remember to apply your sun screen lotion. An eight-hours sound sleep will help your body to replenish, regenerate and rejuvenate itself. Take rest at the end of the day. Do not skip sound sleep, as a restless mind often affects the overall health. Can Yoga Make You Beatiful? Effectiveness of yoga for beauty also depends on frequent and regular practice. Devoting about half an hour daily to yoga, can help you improve your natural beauty. Learning all the yoga asanas or poses from a qualified teacher will be safe and beneficial. I have seen poor girls in Indian villages who are too beautiful. They do not have access to good nutrition, any gym or a yoga class. They are happy people who earn and work and with loving families and use mustard oil or coconut oil from cooking to massage and as a hair oil. Beauty is gift of god. However, you can try yoga for beauty to improve or preserve what god has given you. Improving skin texture Posted on October 11, 2011 by Viren & Reena

Adolescence is always brimming with queries such as- how to make your face smooth and clear? How to get that natural glow and radiance? Etc. Well, the best remedy is to stay happy, keep smiling and leave rest to Mother Nature because no one cares better than a Mother, who provides best remedy to all your queries. Natural ways are the best ways to treat your skin without any side effects. Try some of these effective ways for a healthy, glowing skin. Apply equal quantities of apple and lemon juice on your face with the help of a brush or finger tips. Let it stay for 1015 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. It brings glow to your face. Gently massage your face with a little extra-virgin olive oil and then wash it after half-an hour. Olive oil is an excellent cleanser and a moisturizer. Use this application frequently to bring shine and glow on your face. Grate a small portion of apple, papaya, tomato, potato, and cucumber. Soak a slice of bread in milk and squeeze it a little. Mix all the grated portions along with the bread in a bowl, Add a teaspoon of gram flour and a pinch of turmeric powder in it. Mix them well and apply it on your face as a scrubber to remove blackheads, grease and dirt. Massage it gently on your face in a circular motion. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and then wash with cold water. Apply a little ice on your face so that the freshly opened pores may not get clogged again. This tip not only improves skin texture but its natural ingredients also help to remove tanning and brings a natural glow to your face. http://living.oneindia.in/beauty/skin-care/ Flaunt Glowing Skin With These Home Remedies By: Sharon Supriya Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 17:07 [IST]

AAA As the chill weather clothes you with dry and moisture less dark skin, here are some beauty tips for glowing skin through out the year. Follow these home remedies and experience a glowing, hydrated and rejuvenated skin. So, why wait, let mother nature heal and pamper your skin with her gifted treasures. Home Remedies minutes and rinse with cold water. e it for 20 minutes and rinse it with cold water. Boil cabbage in water and let the water cool overnight. Wash your face with this water early in the morning. or cold weather. n equal quantities, mix vinegar with rose water and apply. f red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin. kin. A healthy massage with coconut milk and a pinch of turmeric powder before a hot water bath also helps. oons of dark organic honey, slices of cucumber and 2 tea bags of green tea. Let the mixture sit over night in a container, then wash with a face cloth to feel refreshed. pply on the face. Wash it with lukewarm water after it gets dry. plenty of water to keep your body well flushed of toxins and wastes.

Practice the above given methods at least for four weeks continuously. However, if you are allergic to any natural remedies listed above, make sure to avoid it. Home remedies for a glowing complexion Seema Tarneja, Priya Khanna | November 08, 2005 Looking good costs money, right... Or does it? If you are feeling too broke to splurge on a facial at the salon, let Mother Nature come to the rescue. All you need is to do is invest some time and effort once a week, and use the ingredients available in your kitchen to concoct your own facial at home. You can decide which facial to opt for, depending on your skin type and on the availability of the ingredients.

These facials can be done once a week, or before going for a party or for an occasion. Note of caution: If your skin is sensitive to any natural product, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist before using any of the given remedies. Also, please wash your face before using any of these face packs. What is your skin type? Normal skin ~ Extract the juice of half an orange or tomato, mix with two teaspoons of curd. Lightly massage onto your face in an upward direction. Let it dry. Then, wash your face with cold water and wipe dry. This will give your skin a nice glow. ~ Rub the inner part of the skin of a papaya on your face. Let it dry. Then, wash your face with cold water and wipe dry. This will give your skin a nice glow. Whenever you cut a papaya to eat, save a small portion of the peel for this purpose. You can store the peel in an airtight container for about two days in the fridge; however, it is preferable to use it fresh. ~ Grind 50 grams (around half a cup) of cabbage and extract the juice. Apply this on your face. After it dries, wash with cool water and wipe dry. This helps tighten your skin and prevents wrinkles. ~ Grind one small carrot and squeeze the pulp to remove the juice. Apply the juice on your face and let it dry. Then, wash with cold water and wipe your face dry. This helps to rejuvenate your skin. ~ Whenever eating an apple, do not discard the skin. Use it as a skin cleanser. Just rub the inner side of the peel in an upward direction and let your face dry. Then, wash with cool water and pat dry. This helps tighten your skin. ~ Take an ice cube and rub on your face. Then, pat dry. This helps to improve blood circulation and keeps your skin healthy. Variation: Boil some lemon grass in a small container of water and cool. Pour it in the ice tray and freeze. Later, rub the ice cube on your face. ~ Beat the white of one egg and apply on your face in an upward direction. Once it dries, wash with cold water. It helps tighten your skin and delays wrinkles. 6 steps to beautiful skin Oily skin ~ Make a paste of 2 tbsp of wheat flour using as much water as needed. Apply on your face in an upward motion. Leave to dry. Then, wash with cool water and pat dry. This helps remove excess oil from your skin. ~ Mix two teaspoons of raw milk, around the same quantity of cucumber juice and few drops of lemon. With a cotton ball, apply the solution on your face and leave to dry. Then, wash with water and pat dry. ~Soak two to three teaspoons of methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight. Grind into a paste, then rub on your face. Once it dries, wash with cool water. The granular effect helps remove blackheads. Methi also helps remove excess oil from your skin. The excess paste can be stored in the refrigerator but should be used within a week. ~ Soak two to three teaspoons of whole masoor dal (red gram) overnight. Grind into a paste and apply on your face. Once it dries, wash your face with cold water and pat dry. It gives the same effect as methi. The excess paste can be stored in the refrigerator but should be used within two days. ~ Grind half a cucumber and squeeze to remove the juice. Apply the juice on your face and leave to dry. Then wash with water and pat dry. It helps refresh and tighten your skin. Say goodbye to dry skin For dry skin ~ Mash half a ripe banana, add a teaspoon of honey and make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water and pat dry. This acts as a moisturiser and helps in tighten your skin. ~ Soak khus khus (poppy seeds) overnight. Grind it with just enough milk to make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water. The natural oil present in khus khus helps to moisturise your skin. ~ Just before boiling milk, remove two tablespoons. Massage it lightly on your face in an upward motion. Leave to dry, then wash with water and pat dry. This helps to keep your skin supple. Variation: Add teaspoon of salt to the raw milk and follow the same process. However, avoid doing this if you have pimples on your

face. ~ Make a paste of 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk. Add teaspoon of honey to it. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then wash with cold water and pat dry. The natural oils present in the peanuts help moisturise your skin. ~ Make a paste of one teaspoon of malai, a pinch of turmeric and four to five drops of olive oil. Apply on your face, leave to dry. Wash with cold water and pat dry. Malai acts as a natural moisturiser and turmeric and olive oil helps rejuvenate your skin. Which perfume suits your personality? Combination skin ~ Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight. Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry. It helps in cooling and cleansing your skin. ~ Boil a handful of lemon grass leaves in one litre of water, until you get the aroma. Then, place in an ice tray and freeze. After returning home from work or an outing, rub a lemon grass ice cube all over your face. It cleanses the dirt and grime accumulated in your skin's pores and shuts them. Whisk away black spots and pimples ~ Make a paste of either half a piece of nutmeg/ six to eight jamun seeds with water/ rose water. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then, wash with cold water and pat dry. ~ Squeeze half a fresh lemon into one glass of freshly boiled milk. Leave for half and hour, then apply on your face before retiring to bed. ~ Take 125 ml ( cup) of tomato juice and squeeze in half a lemon. Add five to seven mashed mint leaves and black salt to taste. Drink this every morning and evening for at least one week. It will help detoxify the body. It also helps to relieve constipation and worm infestation. For blemishes ~ Rub a slice of lemon or the remains a squeezed lemon on your face. Allow it to remain overnight, then wash with cold water. It will restore your skin's softness and lend your complexion a glow. ~ Squeeze the juice of one lemon into one ripe tomato (in which a hole has been made). Rub the tomato on your face. Leave to dry. Then, wash with water and pat dry. Skin solutions for men Diet tips Diet can play a major role in imparting glow and freshness to your skin, some of the tips that can help are: ~ Drink 12 to14 glasses of water everyday. ~ Avoid eating to much of fried foods like vadas, samosa, chips, bhajias, etc. Stick to fresh vegetable salads or fruit salads. Depending on the seasonal availability, eat all types of fresh, green vegetables and all types of fresh, juicy fruits (except for strawberries and mangoes; they are heaty and overconsumption can lead to acne). ~ Avoid consuming too much of heaty food like chillies, garlic, non-vegetarian items or dried fruits like dates. ~ Detoxify once a month by consuming fresh vegetables, fruits and liquids all day. Seemaa Tarneja and Priya Khanna are consulting nutritionists. They are based in Mumbai.

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ACUPRESSURE 10/02/2007: Susan from Porterville, California writes: "I read the email dated 7/25/07 from Teresa of Morristown Tennessee on her routine for Fountain of Youth. She mentioned getting acupressure techniques for the face from a book written in the 1970's. I am wanting to find out the name of this book and the author. Is there anyway you can get this information for me? Thank you." Replies 07/25/2007: Teresa from Morristown, Tennessee replies: "I'm 44 and recently had a 19 year old ask me out. I bend over for a few minutes at least once a day to let the blood rush into my face. I also use facial accupressure techniques, which I found out how to do from reading an old book written in the '70s. I've been doing shiatisu facial massage on myself for twenty years, I found this in a book. I also mix rose hips and vitamin E oil and a few drops of ACV into peanut oil and rub my body and face down nightly. I recently started color breathing where you inhale the imagined color pink, (Yvonne Martine's technique) and this is like a mini face lift!" EC: We went searching just now and found a book in our collection from 1976 called Shiatzu Japanese Pressure Point MassageZone Therapy Book by Anika Bergson and Vladimir Tuchak. It covers the entire body, not just the face but may be the book Teresa is referring to. Another book by Anika Bergson from 1974 is Zone Therapy Acupressure Techniques. You can buy these books on Amazon for pennies. 10/03/2007: Susan from Porterville, California replies: "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the information you were able to give me about the books on acupressure. I ordered both books today. I discovered your website about 3 weeks ago and LOVE it! I am 56 years old and I want to stave off the signs of ageing with natural items as opposed to commercial products. I have begun taking the ACV, baking soda and water twice a day and after only 3 weeks I have noticed a brightness and deweyness to my skin. I am going to start adding the Blackstrap molasses as well. As soon as I receive the books on Shiatzu I will incorporate those exercises along with the ACV formula. Thank you again for all your help." 10/10/2008: Teresa from Morristown , TN replies: "I just read the comment from Susan of Porterville, Ca requesting the name of the book I use for acupressure. One book I find invaluable is Acupressure, Acupuncture Without Needles, The Miracle of Chinese Healing Through your Fingertips by J.V. Cerney. The publisher was Cornerstone Library, NY and the book was republished in 1976 after initially being published in 1974. I'm sorry I haven't answered before but I painted my house and I couldn't lay hands on the book. I just found it today. I have another good acupressure book. When I find it, I'll write and give you the title and author." 11/25/2008: Therese from Ontario, Canada replies: "Teresa From Morristown, Tenessee Can you please tell me if the peanut il that you use is the kind form the grocery store that you cook with and also the measurements approx of the Rose hip, vitamin E peanut oil and ACV that you use? Thanks" 06/07/2009: Teresa from Morristown, Tennessee replies: "I just go out in my yard and harvest some wild rose hips. It doesn't matter how much. I take whatever I can find on the rose bushes. I bruise them with the back of a spoon to get them open so the rose hip juice can absorb into the peanut oil. Then I use commercial store bought peanut oil (wish I could afford organic) and fill most of a bottle with it, covering the bruised rose hips and add a dash of vitamin E and a dash of apple cider vinegar. I recently started adding a few drops of orange essential oil because I read about a study scientists did showing that orange scent caused people to appear six years younger." Reply to this Thread Ratings: 1YEA 1SIDE EFFECT [YEA] 11/24/2007: Nini from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "Drinking at least 3 cups of African Red tea, commonly called Rooibos is not only beneficial to your immune system but it also helps your skin stay clear. Also applying blackstrap molasses every night for about an hour after washing your face helps smooth your skin and gives you a glow due to all the vitamins and minerals it contains, and don't forget to take atleast 2 tbspns of it daily to keep regular. I like to put it in my red tea or in some warm almond milk along with some coconut oil, yum yum! Hope this helps all of you." Replies [SIDE EFFECTS] 10/23/2010: Nalo from Ny, New York replies: "Hi- I was very excited to have found a use for my black strap molasses after reading that it could be used as a facial. So I washed my face and put molasses on my forehead, cheeks, jaw and nose, leaving it on for almost an hour. For two days one day off and then another day on. The morning after the third application I found small bumps completely covering areas where molasses was applied. Im figuring I left it on too long or that it doesnt work for me as a facial... Any comments?" Reply to this Thread ALOE VERA, VITAMIN E Ratings: 2YEA Email Print Back to Top Email Print Back to Top AFRICAN RED TEA, BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES

1NAY [YEA] 02/10/2009: Harry from Walsenburg, Colorado, USA writes: "Facial Wrinkles: I use enough 100% Aloe-Gel to cover the area that I want to treat then apply enough vitamin E liquid to cover the same area well. (Vitamin E liquid is not an oil and will penetrate the skin well by using the Aloe as the vehicle.) I've been using this combination as an after shave for 18 years and don't have tell-tale wrinkles on my face. I'm 87 years old, and people take me for 20 years younger." Replies 01/17/2010: Ron from West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada replies: "Vitamin E liquid seems to hard to find in Canada. I am wondering if Harry could tell us where he obtains his and what brand of Aloe Vera he uses. I would like to try this as I have very dry skin. Many thanks." 01/17/2010: Bessie from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Ron - In Canada Vitamin E oil (liquid) can be found at health food stores and even mainstream drugstores like Shoppers Drug Mart or London Drugs. If they don't have any in stock, they can order it for you - ask the pharmacist. Good luck!" 02/05/2010: Ron from West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada replies: "Thanks Bessie. As you said, I found both items at one of our local health food stores." [NAY] 05/06/2011: Angela from Vancouver Island, Canada replies: "I have tried this every night for a month with no real changes. I have not noticed any changes in my skin whatsoever. The aloe vera really helps the skin to absorb the vitamin e. I am in my 30's with some acne and some wrinkles and this did not help either problem." Back to Top [YEA] 02/20/2006: Rob from Riceville,TN writes: "I mix 16oz of organic Aloe Vera gel with 1oz. of Natural Vit E oil. I put this on my skin before lotion or oil after bathing. It improves the appearance of the skin. Makes moles, and all kinds of skin problems improve and go away. This remedy came from a Native American grandfather given to his granddaughter. I have shared it with many people with different ailments.They have all boasted its success." Replies 12/16/2009: Shirley from Perth, Western Australia replies: "I have lots of brown scars all over my body because of dermatitis.. I just wanna know if this mixture can help to lessen the darkness of the scars all over me. Its really embarrassing!!!! Please help.. I started to lose my self confidence because of this.." 04/05/2010: Holly V from Greenville, Sc replies: "I had a question to Rob or anyone else who may know. At home I mixed the aloe vera and vitamin e and put it in a glass jar. Then i read the aloe jar, and it said to refrigerate after opening, so i put my mixture in the refrigerator as well. Is this okay? sometimes when i put the mixture on my face (after washing), my face turns bright red and stings. It's not unbearable and i do already notice a good change in my skin. Just wanted to know if maybe i should keep them separate until i apply, or can i store it at room temp after mixing for future use. or is the refrigerator fine? thanks anyone!" 05/05/2010: Mario from Cambridge, Ma replies: "like to know if aloe vera gel and vit e helps with dark spots?" 03/27/2011: Robert from Colorado Springs, Co replies: "Dear Holly from Greenville, I wanted to let you know that I have the same reaction when I apply Aloe to my face. My skin gets red for about an hour or so. It doesn't always happen though, and I wonder if it has to do with how toxic I am because it seems to occur less when I'm staying away from junk food and sugar." 06/29/2011: Cutecat from Nj replies: "Hi can this mixture be applied on oily skin?? Any comments?" 06/29/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa replies: "Hi Cutecat - I believe the aloe vera would be fine on oily skin, but am not sure on the vitamin E - it may cause a breakout. Maybe do a test area first. Carly, not a doctor. ;)" Reply to this Thread Ratings: 1YEA [YEA] Beverly from Brooklyn, NY writes: "I am 68 and look anywhere from 55 to 58 tops, My son looks like my boyfriend when we are out and he is 41...I have been using Alpha Hydroxy with Retinol and Vitamin C...It's a Anti-wrinkle cream...I stay out of the sun, I don't smoke or drink alcohol, eat good healthy foods..walk But most important, every nite I gently exfoliate my skin after I wash off my makeup.....then I apply my anti-wrinkle cream on [above],,My skin glows, And I haven't a wrinkle on my entire face.. friends and acquaintances actually come over to me and touch my firm cheeks and skin, they can't keep there eyes off me....Not kidding....follow these instructions and nip the bud in the beginning." Replies 05/31/2008: Laurie from Toronto, Canada replies: "Beverly from Brooklyn, NY did this remedy. I have not tried this yet as she doesn't say how much of what to use and how often. Could you explain further please. Is Retinol and Vitamin C in the forms of cream? Thank you very much for your time." 02/02/2011: Ali from Birmingham replies: "Hi, I'm wondering what the cream is you're using with such great results? I know you can't post the name, but if you could email me it would be great! I've been searching for a cream to help with firmness... But there are so many on the market that claim to work , but don't. Glad you're having such great results! Thanks, Ali" 04/18/2011: Teresa Aka Tsxymama from Sparks, Nv replies: "Sounds great if you can email me the name of the creams ect would be great as well :)" Email Print Back to Top ALPHA HYDROXY WITH RETINOL AND VITAMIN C Reply to this Thread Email Print

08/08/2011: Diana04 from Philadelphia, Pa/usa replies: "Hello, I was wondering if you could email me the name of the product you use. Thanks for your time!" 09/03/2011: Roxy from Vancouver, B.c., Canada replies: "Hi There! Can you please also tell me the name of the alpha hydroxy, retinol, vitamin C cream that you use? Please email me. Ive tried so many and nothing works! Please help! Thank you so much, Roxy" 09/05/2011: Penny from Springs, Gauteng, South Africa replies: "Hi, kindly let me know the name of the Alpha Hydroxy with retinol and vitamin c, I desparately need to attend to my face. Thanks, Penny" 09/12/2011: Jennifer from San Jose, Ca, Usa replies: "Hello, I am glad and temped with your success, I to would like to nip the bud in the beginning. Would you please email me the name and brand of the cream(s) you use?" 09/13/2011: Pinque from New York, Ny replies: "I, too, would love the name of the cream you are using! Thank you so much." 09/13/2011: Pim from Brisbane, Qld, Australia replies: "Well, I like so many others would be pleased to have the name/ brand of this exciting cream! Congratulations on finding a way to stay as youthful as you sound. Please forward by email asap. God bless." 09/18/2011: Paula from Greensboro, Nc, Usa replies: "Very interested to hear further.... Again like everyone else where do you purchase, names of the products and in what quantities? Thank you." 09/24/2011: Kim from Lexington, Ky replies: "Beverly, you have really got me curious; I too would love to know the product names you are using. Please e-mail me the information." 09/26/2011: M from B, Tx. replies: "I am interested... and have all the same questions! Thanks..." 09/28/2011: Desiree from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "I would also love to know what brand of cream you are using. It sounds wonderful. I hope you can email me the info. I would really appreciate it. Cheers!" 10/07/2011: Oyalnuf from Lagos, Nigeria replies: "Pls pls pls send me the name/brand of this product. I look older than my hubby (I'm 5 years younger) and I need to do something fast!" 10/14/2011: Marissa from San Diego, California replies: "I would also LOVE to know what this cream is called!" 10/14/2011: Mary from La Quinta, Ca replies: "Beverly, Thank you for adding some hope to the product dilemma. I think many of us buy product after product believing the ads and they show no affect. Could you email me the product name and where you purchase your Alpha Hydroxy with Retinol and Vitamin C product. Thank you s-o-o much" 10/15/2011: Dayspring from Premont, Texas replies: "Please email me the name of the cream, I am very interested, or how much to mix of each if it needs to be prepared elda.cramos(at)gmail.com" 10/19/2011: Eileen from Blue Bell, Pa Usa replies: "May I also have the name of the cream? EM2570(at)gmail.com" 10/20/2011: Ldan3 from Sat, Texas replies: "Beverly, could you send it to me at lkdaniel3(at)yahoo.com also? I have been trying everything without success. Thanks." 10/22/2011: Manal from Boston, Ma replies: "Could you please share the name of the cream? My email address is Davincicode1516(at)yahoo.com. Thank you." Reply to this Thread Ratings: 1WORKED TEMPORARILY [WORKED TEMPORARILY] 01/08/2009: GS from Hull, MA/USA writes: "As I age I've noticed my skin looking very sallow. I'v taken 1200mg of Alpha Lipoic acid daily in the past with good results, however lately it doesn't seem to be working. My skin is very dull and sallow looking. Have tried all sorts of topical creams without any luck. Any home remedy ideas would be greatly appreciated. I feel an internal would work best. luv your website!!" Replies 12/02/2009: Sheila from Singapore replies: "if your skin is dull and sallow it could be lacking moisture and dead cells on the surface may be reason. use papaya to slough off the dead skin = simply pulp the flesh or the fleshy peel and slap it on for 30 mins and wash off as normal. the natural AHA does its thing and takes off the dead cells. To improve moisture eat fruits NOT fruit juice - i dont know how come but it simply works - esp tomatoes, and of course organic if you can find them." 02/28/2011: Suzan from Cheltenham, U.k. replies: "I agree about the pawpaw - but instead of using the fruit there is a product which you can buy called 'Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment. It was bought by my daughter from a main shop in London. I am sure you will find suppliers on the internet. Good Luck." Reply to this Thread Ratings: 4YEA 1WARNING! 2SIDE EFFECTS [YEA] 07/26/2008: Che from Roxas City, Philippines writes: "My skin suffered the tear and wear of using numerous brands of different brands of cosmetics til the combination of these different chemicals being used on these cosmetics, resulted to facial skin damages. Wrinkles, and the worst which made me embarrassed everytime when people got surprised to see the black Email Print Back to Top ANTI-AGING REMEDIES Email Print Back to Top ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

spots on my face which i knew from prolong used of differrent chemicals. I have tried numerous products to get rid of it. Some will give me an effect of two weeks but afterward the damaged on my face becomes worst. My face dont seem to response to any cosmetic, the more cosmetics i used the worst it becomes so, i thought of experimenting on natural remedies.I have started making my own formula when i came across this site which made my research more valid. Every night, as i watched tv i massage VCO on my legs and arms it made my skin so soft @ flawless. When i wear skirt, people thought i have stockings on my legs. For my face, 3x a week, i combined 1 tsp of molasses or honey 1/4 tsp of ACV [APPLE CIDER VINEGAR] 1/2 tsp of VCO [VIRGIN COCONUT OIL] 1 tsp of turmeric 1/2 tsp of oats Make to a paste, splash face with warm water and gently massage the paste on your face. Let it stay 10-20minutes. Rinse it with warm water. Then i toned my face with ACV, Hydrogen peroxide and water and moisturize my face with alternating VCO and grapeseed oil. Amazing it gradually whitened my face naturally, wrinkles free with less expenses. I am 49 yr old grandma with 3 grandchildren mistaken as more years younger than my age. Thanks to this site, it made me more creative combining the natural resources that are abundant in our country Philippines. By the way, i make my own VCO and sell to my friends also. I use VCO externally and internally as it is the cleanest and the cheapest oil on earth. I enjoy the benefit of a monolaurin found in VCO the same benefit found in a mothers milk. I rarely got sick as VCO is a natural antibiotic, that can get rid of viral @ bacterial lepid coated illnesses.Thanks to this heaven sent site and to the people who openly shares thier beneficial testimonies. God Bless Us All as we continue to spread and share the good news. Email me @ let me know how this works with you." Replies 07/30/2008: Della from Inland Empire, California, USA replies: "I had read somewhere that licorice was toxic for some persons.Which diseases are allergic to licorice?" 12/11/2008: Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario replies: "Please tell me what turmeric is. thanks" EC: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/turmeric.html 01/07/2009: Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario replies: "Hi , just wondering when you say you "toned your face with ACV, hydrogen proxide and water" now did you mix this together and if so how much of each. Please explain more. Thank you very much" 02/10/2009: Nicole from NYC, NY replies: "JUST A NOTE: this might be obvious, but the turmeric in this face mask may not be suitable for fair skinned folk. unless you would like a nice summer (yellow) hue!" [SIDE EFFECTS] 09/22/2009: Azg from Toronto, On replies: "So I thought I'd make a Turmeric Face Mask as I did some research and discovered it's great for toning oily skin and helping to clear up blemishes. A little bit of background. I've pretty much had perfect skin my whole life. Then I had my son. He's now 2. Ever since I was pregnant I started having problem skin. It's gone up and down, but about 2 or 3 weeks ago it got really bad. It's mostly on my cheeks and there are a ton of tiny bumps and a few of the deep red puffy ones. It's driving me crazy. I came across this site two days ago and I've been drinking 2 teaspoons of Raw, Unfiltered Organic ACV in 1 cup of water, three times a day. I feel energized! I read about people having reactions to the bad bacteria dying off, so I thought I'd combat it with some hydrated Bentonite in the morning on an empty stomach. So far, so good. (but I'm pretty healthy and I eat really healthy and have done mini-cleanses in the past on a fairly regular basis, so the "die off reactions" weren't really a concern for me). I'm also adding about 30 drops of an organic liver tonic (that's mostly Milk Thistle based) to a shot of water, 3 times a day. I think I'll start oil pulling next week too. Anyway, I came across this thread here and thought I'd do a turmeric mask. So I made my own and I'll give you reasons for each ingredient added: 2 tablespoons Turmeric (it's the active ingredient here right?) 1 teaspoon honey (it's in most Turmeric masks, plus it's a humectant - meaning it pulls moisture out of the air and into your skin...it's great for skin health) 1 teaspoon castor oil (it's a deep cleanser and slightly drying) 3 drops Sage Oil (it's great for oily skin) 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (it's toning and tightening) 1 tablespoon of milk (to make a paste) I put it on my freshly washed face and let it sit for 15 minutes. It tingled a little. Maybe it was the lemon juice? Maybe it was the copious amounts of turmeric?!? I'm yellow. My face is yellow. I rinsed it off and everyone in the house had a good laugh at my expense. I'm like an Oompah Loompah...but yellow. I applied a 50/50 ACV/Water combo to my face with cotton pads, twice. Both pads came away YELLOW. I rinsed with more water. I gently rubbed with a towel (more yellow came off). But I gave up... I don't want to overdo it with the exfoliation. I figure I

can try to get some more of it off tomorrow morning. I moisturized with a little organic jojoba oil and 1 drop of organic sage essential oil. I did some thinking... I think the reason I turned yellow is because of the oils I added to the mask. The turmeric stains the oils yellow, which penetrate deeply into the skin and leave their yellow tinge behind. So be warned. If you decide to do this turmeric mask, DON'T ADD OILS. I will try this mask again in a few days but without the oils... I shall report back then. In the meantime feel free to laugh at me. LOL. I am..." [SIDE EFFECTS] 09/22/2009: Stephanie from East Grand Forks, Mn Usa replies: "I also tried putting on a "turmeric face mask" but I didn't add any oils and my face also turned yellow. My fingers were yellow as well as my pillow case. Maybe turmeric is better being ingested rather than applied topically." 09/23/2009: Tricia from Ireland replies: "I know the feeling. I had to lie through my teeth after mixing HP with ACV instead of HP with borax......very embarrassing and all you can do is laugh. I have very fair skin with a lot of redness. When I want a tumeric mask I just mix it with VCO and leave it on for 10 min at the most and it always comes off quite easily. Maybe it was the type of oils that you used." 09/23/2009: Bee from Mo, Usa replies: "I was worried about turmeric staining as I have fair skin, but I put some turmeric with raw honey and used it as a mask (didn't measure, just threw some together). It washed off just fine, only problem was my fingernails stayed a bit yellow. It seems to tone the skin a bit, I'm hoping it will help reduce my acne." 09/23/2009: Lita209 from Sanford, Fl replies: "I too have done the turmeric mask with coconut oil and honey and I haven't had any problems taking it off. I am thinking that when I make salads with cilantro I usually put lemon juice because it accentuates the flavor of the cilantro, so maybe the lemon juice had to do with it? Just try it without the lemon juice. Good luck!" 09/24/2009: T from Maryland, Usa replies: "I tried this last night on my fair skin using Che's recipe, and it washed off ok. After rinsing I used a microfiber cloth to get the last residue off due to the oil. Then I rubbed in some VCO and blotted off the excess. My skin was very smooth and felt well hydrated. The oil may be a key to preventing staining. I have also read of masks using turmeric mixed with yogurt...will have to look into that." [YEA] 09/27/2009: Azg from Toronto, On replies: "Thank you to Lita209 from Sanford who recommended I try the Turmeric Mask without Lemon Juice... I just did that and it came out great! I changed the mask up a little bit and I'll post that recipe as well... I did turn a tiny bit yellow, but rinsing well and toning with ACV on a cotton pad helped to remove the residual yellow tinge from my skin! My skin feels taut and supple. My pores appear smaller, my skin is smoother and softer. If only someone had a remedy for helping fade the reddish/brownish spots that the pimples have left behind. I have been drinking 2 tsp of ACV in 1 cup of water AT LEAST 3 x per day. My water intake has been about 8 cups of water every day. I've just added Vitamin C to my diet and am slowly building up to 3000mg... I want to get it up to 5000mg but don't want to do it suddenly as I've heard that can cause diarrhea. I've done this Turmeric Mask twice now, but plan to do one every day for the next little while to see if it can help my skin. I've also been toning my skin at least once a day with a mild ACV/Water combo on a cotton pad and it's been helping. I discovered sage essential oil is really really nice for balancing the oils in my skin. You should premix about 3 drops of it in 510mL of a carrier oil (try Organic Coconut Oil or Organic Jojoba Oil). Be careful to not overdo it as it can dehydrate your skin... your skin should feel smooth and supple after you've applied the oil combo (as a moisturizer). If it feels rough you've overdone it with the Sage Oil, dilute the combo with some more Coconut/Jojoba Oil for the next time you moisturize.. I've been cooking with Turmeric for a long time now, as a long time ago I read that people in India have the lowest incidences of cancers and Alzheimer's Disease in the world and that a lot of people attribute it to Turmeric. I think I'll try drinking it with milk to see if I can increase Turmeric content in my day-to-day life... Does anyone have any all natural at home remedies for helping to fade my acne spots (they're not really scars, just spots) internally and/or externally? THANKS!" [YEA] 09/28/2009: Gaynor from Manaton, Devon Uk replies: "Hi Azg, I have been suffering with acne rosacea -red face horrible acne break outs- for 18 months and I have been using a number of remedies to try to clear my skin- My husband said to me yesterday morning "Are you alright? You look pale."-- Yes I do look pale and I could not be happier- my long struggle to rid myself of this debilitating condition has paid off. I take ACV 3 x one tablespoon x three times a day with water. I use ACV topically about three times a day. Sometimes I follow this with a yoghurt face mask- I also use the Turmeric face mask about twice a week. I take turmeric in my breakfast apple with Yogurt ( I always grind a little balck pepper on the tumeric as this helps the body to absorb the it ). I have been using a mixture of a few drops of blackseed oil, neem oil and jojoba oil, triple strenth rosewater, colloidal silver and MSM before bed. Plus in the last four days I started the Mini beet protocol which I think is responsible for getting rid of the spots on my face- as this was all that was left after all the above treatments- I had controlled the redness almost completly but now the spots have all but faded. The problem is it is hard to say what has done the trick. Using the minibeet protocol needs care because of detox effects - thus far I have had no problems. My skin is glowing, soft and smooth and no spots!!! I hope this helps- best of luck."

09/28/2009: Lita from Sanford, Fl replies: "Can you post your recipe for the turmeric mask so we can compare to what we are using? Thanks!" 09/28/2009: Gaynor from Manaton, Devon Uk replies: "Hi Lita, The mask I use is based on the Fountain of Youth mask with the following ingredients :Tumeric Teaspoon honey teaspoon neem oil four drops acv half teaspoon rose water half teaspoon almond oil four drops jojoba four drops blackseed oil four drops yoghut teaspoon Apply to face and leave for about one hour-I rinse with cold water and then use a mild cream to remove residue. This works well -I try not to make it too runny." 09/29/2009: Jayne from Pensacola, Florida replies: "Turmeric for face mask I've been drinking turmeric milk and am ready to try it for skin. I see some people have turned yellow using the face mask recipes. One thing I notice is that Lita's recipe only calls for a teaspoon of turmeric, while some of the people who turned yellow used as much as 1-2 tablespoons of turmeric--that's 3-6 times more! I plan to start with just 1/2 tsp and to do a test first on my inner arm near the elbow crease. Even natural remedies have to be used responsibly--no one thing works perfectly for every one. And that said, I love this site!" 12/26/2009: Pam from Brooklyn, Ny replies: "Honey has a heaping amount of Vitamins and minerals, All i do is; 1 tablespoon of honey to a teaspoon of Turmeric. Does not stain, but you know its working because you feel the heat! Keep it cheap and simple! Why waste money on extra stuff, when simple does the job as well! I've tried many other ways, and honey is the only way it does not stain. It takes away that winter dry face and your face does not have that after wash tight dry face feeling, but rather a refreshed one. Maybe you guys should use them oils after the wash, but massage your face with it instead. It works and gives you a youthful look! I've also used Honey on a cut that needed stitches. I didnt want to go to hospital, so i poured honey into it, the wound closed up and no puss or keloids! I do however have a scar, but thats because i gave up soon after! Good luck and keep researching, this is one of the best sights! EVER! PS: Look into Primrose oil and Rose hip oils or anything in the alpha omegas, they renew skin!" 12/27/2009: Joy from Vancouver, Wa replies: "Where do you put the honey and tumeric? On your face or body. Do you use oil afterwards? I want to try it. thank you. Joy" 03/26/2010: Michelle from Los Angeles, California replies: "hi i really like our idea simple and cheap..but for how long do i leave on the mask? and doest it take away black spots..thank u so much for sharing this!!!!!" 05/20/2010: Eo Natural Bodycare from Jackson, Michigan replies: "Regarding the Turmeric...you can try the NON STAINING kind called Kasturi Turmeric. This kind is NOT the ingestable kind, but used only as a topical aid. You can find it online and typically ships from over seas. Hope that helps!! Good luck all..." [YEA] 01/26/2011: Dove from Usa replies: "Oh-my, too much turmeric. As soon as I read the amounts, I thought, hoowhee, it should be more like a Tablespoon of honey and a Teaspoon of turmeric. Even with a teaspoon, it takes a bit of effort to get it all off, but a turmeric mask is definitely worth it. Just gotta remember, a little dab'll do Ya' ;) I can't say whether the additional ingredients make it more inclined to stain the skin, but I will say it isn't necessary to doctor it up like that. Just the two simple ingredients, T/honey and t/turmeric make a wonderfully good mask." [WARNING!] 01/26/2011: Diane from Berkeley, Ca replies: "Turmeric stains skin. Period. If you are fair, it can last for days. In India where a haldi mask is applied to arms/legs before weddings it gives a golden glow. Here in the US, when I do it it turns this pasty-pale chick yellow for days if applied straight. If I dilute a 1/4 tsp or so with besan and yogurt as a mask it will come off with enough scrubbing and not stain very deeply. But make no mistake, it stains. And the more of it you use, and the less it is diluted with other ingredients the harder it is to get off. Not a bad thing, but do be warned." 01/27/2011: Rob from Manhattan, Ny replies: "I take it internally as a tincture and notice within a few hours that my skin takes on a warmer, turmeric, tone... Others have noticed as well... similar to juicing with carrots." Reply to this Thread Email Print Back to Top APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

08/25/2011: Jaye from Ogema, Sask. Canada writes: "can I get the formula for external application of Apple Cider Vinegar to the face?" Back to Top [YEA] 12/20/2010: Mesem from Toulon, France writes: Print "After just 3 days of cider vinegar and honey drink my complexion had taken on a much healthier glow and I felt brighter. Trying to loose weight and can't see any change there. I find it a really nice warm winter drink." Replies Reply to this Thread Email

10/26/2011: Renee from Hayward, Ca replies: "I have chronic sinusitis, allergies, asthma will this help the sinus are coming once a month now.... Went doctors and ent...... not getting any better so I'm going to try this. I'm very annoyed now......." Email Back to Top 11/11/2010: Traveler from San Antonio, Tx writes: "I Reply to this Thread Print got a hickey and had to get it removed for a job interview. Well I had tried putting toothpaste on it, and while that works for bruises, which a hickey is essentially, it didn't work as fast as I liked. So I came to EC and saw that ACV worked for bruises and rubbed some of the raw unfiltered ACV on my neck and laid a rag soaked with it on it for a half hour. It seemed to make it fade a little, and faded quite a bit more by the next day. Still, it didn't make it disappear but I was happy to see some difference I could attribute to ACV." Back to Top [YEA] 09/05/2009: Fd from Libertyville, IL, USA writes: Print "ACV for SKIN/ GENERAL HEALTH Here is a healthy tip for skin/ general health. I use ACV on a cotton ball and apply it to the face daily. It cleans and alkalinizes the body and dissolves oil. There is no need for soap and you get your intake of healthful vinegar." Replies 09/10/2010: Carla from Kentwood, Mi replies: "For a year now I have applied raw organic Apple Cider Vinegar directly to my face after I shower. I do drint 2T of vinegar/water when I remember but it is the vinegar directly on my skin that makes the difference. This is a facelift in a jar! I'm not kidding. I have people comment how good my skin looks from it. I stopped using it for several months and I started to look older. This stuff literally takes 10 years off of your age. It tightens up your skin (even on your neck) and brightens. I use 2 squares of toilet tissue (cotton balls are good but soak up so much) and gently swipe over my face, neck, collarbone area and anywhere else I need a lift. I don't rinse it off just put moisturizer and makeup over when it dries. My skin looks new, dewey and fresh. No need to exfoliate so I save money on products. It restores your skin to the same PH after washing and bumps/blemishes are diminished so I use it on my body where needed. Be careful: I don't go in the sun without rinsing it off though because it is an acid and make cause burn in direct sun. Love it!!" 09/27/2010: Vina from Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa replies: "I am interested in trying the ACV and VCO remedies. Where would I be able to purchase the raw materials. Regards Reply to this Thread Email Vina" EC: Some information on where to buy apple cider vinegar in South Africa here: http://earthclinic.com/Remedies/apple_cider_vinegar_buy3.html#SOUTH-AFRICA 12/13/2010: Sharon from Johannesburg, South Africa replies: "Hi I would liketo use the ACV as you suggest but it is very warm here and then one smells of vinegar. Will it still be effective if I rinse it off after awhile?" 12/14/2010: Leslie from New Castle, Pa replies: "Use the ACV at night before bedtime." 12/17/2010: Finally from Charleston, Wv replies: "The smell tends to go away in minutes. But you can use it at night before bed and rinse in the morning. Or where it around the house for an hour or so and then rinse." Back to Top [YEA] 07/07/2009: Susan from Dublin, Ireland writes: Print "About 2 months ago I started to take apple cider vinegar. I mixed it with water and sipped throughout the day. After a few days I noticed that the oil build up around my nose disappeared and that my skin definately looked better. I stopped for about three weeks and about one week into the break my skin began to get oily again. I have started taking it once more and within 6 days my skin is healthy and the oil is gone!" Replies 01/12/2010: Patricia from Houston, Tx replies: "To Amber of Greensboro, NC. She used the vinegar on her skin. The trick is to intake equal portions of acv and honey mixed with water. Take 1 tsp. of mixture in an 8 oz. glass of water 2X day. Do not use on the skin. Also, the honey helps to neutralize the acid in the vinegar so that it doesn't cause any side affects to internal organs. Reply to this Thread Email I may buy an 8 oz jar of honey, pour it into another container, then fill the honey jar with acv and mix the 2 together (shake well)and the remedy is 1 tsp. of mixture in 8 oz. glass of water 2x day." Email Back to Top [SIDE EFFECTS] 03/06/2009: Amber from Reply to this Thread Print Greensboro, NC writes: "Reaction to ACV? I stumbled upon your site earlier today while researching natural remedies for sensitive skin and came across the topic of using apple cider vinegar to cure it. I haven't actually consumed any of it just yet, but I used it after I rinsed my face with water. I put it on a cotton ball and gently rubbed my whole face, except around my eyes. I have very sensitive skin and have been struggling to find a remedy that doesn't provoke flushing/redness and burning. I think I have mild rosacea and the past two weeks for me have consisted of trying various EXPENSIVE products in hopes of finding a quality product to do the following: -even out my skin tone because it's often blotchy/reddish in spots -get rid of black heads (nose and chin are covered) -brighten up my skin (it looks rather dull and lifeless) -control the breakouts I get occasionally -and lastly, to find a moisturizer that's not too oily but makes my skin look supple and young, as it should for a 24 year old female who drinks lots of water, doesn't tan at all, doesn't smoke and rarely drinks. (My skin looks like I'm older than I am, sadly.) Anyhow, I digress. I applied the ACV, rinsed with cool water and for the first five minutes or so, it was fine. No problem, I though, this might just work. Well, after applying some Origins moisturizer that I haven't previously had a reaction to, my face

immediately started to tingle and I could literally watch it turn red. Now it's puffy in patches and looks like I have sun burn. I'm just wondering if it's possibly a reaction to the ACV alone or if it's the combo of the moisturizer in addition to the ACV. Any suggestions are more than welcome. I'm at my wits end with my skin. I just want it to look healthy! Thanks! Amber" Replies 03/07/2009: Dianna from Austin, Tx replies: "ACV is very strong. it is similar to a chemical peel on skin - it removes the top layer and also increases blood circulation to the skin. so redness is normal - but it should go away after about 30 minutes. try diluting the ACV 1/2 and 1/2 with water. if you still get this symptom - you can try a miracle whip facial: spread miracle whip (contains vinegar and other ingredients) on your face in a thin layer. leave it on for 10 minutes. then rub your face with your fingertips and little balls of stuff will come off. keep rubbing til no more ball of dead skin and miracle whip come off and then use a warm damp washcloth to steam your face. wipe your face clean and use cold water to splash your skin. also it would probably be good to do clay masks. you can get bentonite clay at the health food store and some grocery stores under the name of indian healing clay. this will clean out your pores and also take off the top layer of dead skin. i have had the best luck with using sandalwood powder to clean my skin. you can buy sandalwood powder very cheaply at indian grocery stores - it is called chandan. what i do is wet my face and hands and apply a small amount - 2 or three damp fingers dipped into the powder - onto my wet hands and massage it onto my face and neck. then i apply a warm damp cloth and steam my skin for a minute - and then wipe it off and rinse with warm and then cool water. afterwards i apply a tiny amount of virgin coconut oil or jojoba oil" 03/09/2009: Amber from Greensboro , NC replies: "Thanks for your response! :) I'll try this when I get home." 04/15/2009: Kula from Waimanalo, Hawaii replies: "Maybe you should start with a diet that will help you with your skin. At this point, after hearing a lot of other suggestions, you must always remember that not everything tried works just for anyone because the symptoms sound relative to your skin condition. You are describing a problem very common to everyone, but now, step out of the box, and think outside the box. You are so busy looking to "put something else" to treat your problem skin, when it looks as if you're "adding" more problems to your current and lasting situation. This sounds like it's time to change your diet first. Pay attention to your diet instead, and look at what you're eating. Your outer appearance reflects your insides. This may not be an "immediate" solution, but it is rewarding. Try this: Avocado is an awesome face food. It is abundant in essential oils and B-complex vitamins that will nourish your skin inside and out. Avocados contain a lot of niacin (vitamin B3) which is especially important for healthier skin. Niacin is anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated, red and blotchy skin. What you can do to intake your daily need is blend half an avocado with yogurt and frozen berries to make a creamy, nutty flavored morning smoothie. Mangoes contain vitamin A which maintains and repairs skin cells. It is also an antioxidant that fights free radical damage that can prematurely age the skin, which I read in your bio that you have a problem with. Almonds provide 150% of your daily need for vitamin E, which is great for your complexion. Cottage Cheese contains selenium which is an essential mineral, and combining it with vitamin E will create a powerful free radical-fighting antioxidant duo. Acerola cherries supplies 100% of your daily allowance for vitamin C. So, as an antioxidant, vitamin C fights skin damage and wrinkles, producing collagen, the structural protein in your skin. Oysters fight pimples because they are rich in zinc. The mineral affects sebum production, a deficiency may contribute to acne. Zinc also helps boost elastin (the skin's protein) production with the aid of vitamin C. Baked potatoes -- Eat one baked potato (w/skin); it is an essential mineral that works with vitamin C and zinc to produce the elastin fibers that support skin structure. Mushroom is rich in riboflavin (vitamin B2). Riboflavin is involved in tissue maintenance and repair, and improves skin blemishes caused by rosacea. Flaxseed oil is the best source of essential fatty acid that contains Omega 3s. 1tsp of flaxseed oil per day provides just enough Omega 3s to hydrate the skin. Keep in mind fatty acids also dilute sebum and unclog pores that otherwise leads to acne. Wheat Germ is a good source of biotin, a B vitamin that is crucial to skin health. Just sprinkle wheat germ on yogurt for a tasty way to get more biotin in your diet."

Back to Top [YEA] 09/25/2008: San D from Pasadena, CA writes: "Before ACV, I suffered from being over weight and acne prone skin. I discovered ACV from a good read and decided to give it a try due to its many benefits. I drink a tspn before each meal (except breakfast). The results are wonderful! My energy level went up, and I also lost weight. It wasn't an overnight success, but it worked! Just recently my husband suggested I put some on a cotton ball and use it for a couple of flare ups I had. And that was last week. Today, I can stand here and honestly say, my pores shrunk and my face is glowing. Needless to say, I've used it as a toner. I've never felt so confident." Replies [NAY] 01/07/2010: Olivia from Mississauga, On replies: "Hi, Could someone tell me how long I have to drink ACV to see the results? I've started drinking it 6 weeks ago and my skin got worse!! I also use it as a toner and nothing!! Should I continue drinking it? Thanks" 01/08/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "Hello, this is Merryanne in FL,,,there was very little information about the way you used the ACV,,I do the following,,in the morning on an empty stomach I take 2 tablespoons of ACV in a large cup or pint size jar and add 1/4 teaspoons of baking soda, let it fizz out and fill the container with cold water, I drink it down befor I have breadfast, some like to use a quart of water and sip over a longer time, but I do not have a lot of time, and I repeat at least one or two more times before bedtime, I do this 4 or 5 days a week., it is good to do before a meal or and hour after." 02/18/2010: Maribel from Windham, Ct replies: "I am sorry to hear it did not work for you. I have developed adult acne and tried so many products--non have worked. I finally tried organic apple cider vinegar. I diluted ACV with water and with a cotton ball I cleaned my face (at night). The following morning my face was soft and the redness of my acne was cleared. I am happy! My daughter had severe sinus during the winter.....she started taking one teaspoon of ACV following one teaspoon of organic local honey and to our amazed her sinus cleared and she has not gotten it since:) This was a remedy her grandpa taught her and she is only ten years old and very commited to taking a teaspoon of ACV and honey everyday. This is the best product ever. We use the "mother" apple cider and local organic honey." Back to Top [SIDE EFFECTS] 09/24/2008: Sara from Dubai, United Arab Emirates writes: "For about two weeks I watched my dad drink and eat all manner of things he saw on earth clinic. Soon, I saw a difference in him. His face glowed(ACV / Tomato tea), he didnt have acid reflux any more and was the most lively and fun dad I'd ever known in a long time ( compared to tired stressful, busy!). I've got two q's. How can I take baking soda as an exfoliator/drink? Also, I drank ACV and I saw differences such as more energy, and I am not restless at night any more. I then found out ( on E.C.) that i can use it as an exfoliator and tried it. Sadly, on my nose I got burns which my parents describe as 'acid burns'. i also got these on my cheek. For this I used cucumber and variuos face masks.the burns on my cheek dissapeared but because I itched/scratched my nose-burn, the scar remained. It look HORRIBLE. my dad says I put too much AcV, which I now understand I did do. But I only did so because the amount was not stated. Is there anything I can do get rid do get rid of it or do I have to do the hard thing and WAIT for it to heal? It does look VERY awful! Thanx!" Replies 09/26/2008: Kathy from Mtn City, TN replies: "EVCO -Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for your facial "burns". This works great for me. Just put some on your fingertips and spread over your red spots. You can buy at the pharmacy. Perhaps you shouldn't try vinegar again on your face since you had a reaction like that. It will work from the inside out. H202 works well on the face (hydrogen peroxide, 3% that you get from the drug store or grocery), a little on a cotton ball. To take ACV internally, 2 TBL of ACT, 1/4 tsp of Baking Soda. Let it react then I like to add Cran-Grape juice in a 6 or 8 oz glass. I take twice a day. You can drink with purified water or spring water and add some sweetener (honey) if you need. Drink lots of water too. Restricting sugar and soft drinks works SUPER on acne also. Good Luck." 10/01/2008: Marcie from Dallas, TX, USA replies: "to help with the healing you can also get a Vitamin E capsule, puncture it and squeeze out the gel and apply it to the affected areas. it is a thick gel and it does soil so you may want to use this at night and put an old shirt or towel over your pillow so it doesn't get stained. if you have any scaring you can also apply Castor Oil to reduce/remove scar tissue." [YEA] 11/22/2009: Megan from Dayton, Ohio replies: "I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar lightly dampened on a cotton ball as astringent after a baking soda scrub for my acne prone skin and my face looks amazing. Sometimes i will replace acv with witch hazel and i get similar results. I started using the face mask consisting of honey, lemon juice, salt, acv, & cinnamon and i think its wonderful just mix and leave on for 10 minutes a couple times a week. No more spending outrageous amounts of money on acne products that only half work." 10/29/2010: Catherine from Wellington, New Zealand replies: "Have had similar problem for 3 yrs from using Apple Cider Vinegar on my face (only I left it on not realising it was too severe for my very slightly dry, sensitive skin) I have been trying all sorts of natural remedies including honey masks, VCO the list is too long.. Anyway I was recently advised to try emu oil.. It has been a miracle for me. I put a little on my fingertip and smooth it over affected area morning and night ( for first 2 weeks I applied 3 to 4 times a day) After every application there has been a small but noticable improvment. After 2 months my skin is Reply to this Thread Email Print

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almost back to normal, (so don't expect it to work overnight, but you will see an improvement quickly) The emu oil is very fine and is water soluble so doesn't sit on top of the skin but is quickly absorbed. I wish you all the best with it." 10/30/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "I have applied ACV to my face for a while now and it seems to work well. I am a Southern European so I don't have sensitive skin and I apply it twice a day on a cotton wool pad. For my body (I do it once in a while) I found big baby pads which work better than the white cloth advised by Ted a you can throw them away after each application. So far so good..... I don't dilute it but then I don't apply a lot either!" Back to Top [YEA] 06/12/2008: Mike from Seguin, TX writes: "I have been oil pulling for 4 days. I used to smoke two packs a day and drink so much coffee I ended up in the hospital with caffiene intoxication. My teeth look so much cleaner and are starting to get white. They had been terribly stained. I work nights, 12 hour shifts, and always have big black bags surrounding my eyes. These bags are almost completely gone and my skin looks so clear. I also starting drinking 2 tablespoons of ACV in 8 oz of water before each meal. My skin is really starting to glow. My energy is reaching levels I have not felt in years. I am in my mid forties. I am really starting to look younger. This upsets my wife very much. She is upset that I am being stared at now by others whenever we are out together. She sees the differences in my appearance and energy but for some reason will still not try oil pulling or ACV. I am going to start keeping a journal and track the changes in my appearance and energy. I am so pleased with the results and it has only been four days!!!! I am enjoying being "noticed" so much more when I go out. It always nice to know that others find you attractive. I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!! I will continue with both of these practices for the remainder of my life. It is so cheap and yet the rewards are so tremendous." Replies 11/23/2008: Pam from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada replies: "What is oil pulling?" EC: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html 02/05/2010: Sultana from Birmingham, Uk replies: "could you please say which oil you used? I think I'd like to try it too... thank you" 08/27/2010: Gamgo from Melbourne,, Vic., Australia replies: "I believe the best oil for oil pulling is Sesame oil." Back to Top [YEA] 06/06/2008: Jaimi from Orlando, FL writes: "WOW! I have come to love the wonderful product of ACV. I have had severe allergies and sinus problems since I could walk. Chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsilitis (they have lonce since been removed), rhinitis, etc... I have always taken prescription medication. However I am 8 mos pregnant and have not been able to take anything but over the counter Tylenol products. For the past 3 days I have been down and out with a severe sinus migraine, congestion and pressure. Nothing worked and I am sleep deprived! Adding these symptoms to 8mos of pregnancy spells MISERY for sure. I was desperate so I hopped online and what do you know? I found the same product that cured my husband of his pesky wart will also clear my sinuses. I only wished I found this info sooner! I took 1 tbsp of ACV with 8oz of water and downed. Then I made a mixture and put it in my veggie steamer (ACV is also a great residue cleaner) and sat over it for about 5mins. Everything started to clear up within the hour. I then rinsed with saline solution and I can breathe out of both nostrils! My headache is almost gone and the pressure almost nil! Oh and by the way the ACV steam bath is great for oily skin. I noticed a difference immediately after the face bath. I was then curious to see if this was a known rememdy for acne/skin problems and sure enough it is!!! In fact, Earth Clinic was the first hit. I am amazed that such a simple, inexpensive product can do so much. Thank you dearly for this site." Back to Top [YEA] 06/05/2008: Lisa from A Nice Place, Florida writes: "ACV cured my bladder infection! I drink two tabelspoons in 80z of water. The worse I feel the more I take. Thanks!! It also is a great exfoliator for my face. I just put it on a cotton ball and rub all over my face." Replies 09/19/2011: Fkb from Cambridge, Uk replies: "Thanks, I will try ACV on my face, it has kept me from the Doctors for 3 months now." Back to Top [YEA] 03/13/2008: Len from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada writes: "I have been using apple cider vinegar for about 16 years. My mother first read it in a readers digest at a doctors office. My dad had a rash on his hand that traveled up his arm. The doc perscribed a cream that he used and didn't work at all. First my mother tried white vinegar and it helped a bit. Then she bought acv. The rash disappeared in 2 days never to reappear. I started using it for dry, rashy skin myself and it works. I brought it over to a friends place with superficial inflamitory acne. Suprisingly after 4 treatments within a 12 hour period the fluid under the skin has diminished to almost non existent levels. She says it is a miracle. I am Suprised that this is working so fast. Usually it would take a day or two. It really works for almost anything to do with the skin. I am now going to consume it for all the reasons on this site. Use it and enjoy." Replies 12/11/2008: Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada replies: "Please tell me how much you use on ur skin for the rashes and how you use it and how often. Thank you" Back to Top [YEA] 02/19/2008: Kenny from Strathclyde, Scotland writes: "I have been trying ACV for a while now and agree that it's great for improving metabolism and curbing apetite. I use supermarket bought organic ACV. However, for some time now (since before I started ACV), I've suffered red SPOTS/PIMPLES on the face/cheeks and on my head, and since I have little hair, it's particularly unsightly, I also had kind of FLAKEY SKIN on these areas, both would normally be quite itchy. I have Reply to this Thread Email Print Reply to this Thread Email Print Reply to this Thread Email Print Reply to this Thread Email Print Reply to this Thread Email Print

recently taken to the topical application of ACV on these areas, speculatively. I have to say, in just a couple of days, the results are dramatic... I tilt the bottle onto a cotton pad a couple of times to saturate it, about the same size as a cosmetic make-up remover and wipe all over my face and head liberally, avoiding the eyes (cos it stings). I leave it on and repeat several times a day (just remember to wash the face with clean lukewarm water before you go out and pat it dry). The resulting effect is no redness, no flakey skin, just a taught, fresh-faced complexion. To compliment that, I have been taking daily sauna and steam bath treatments, interspersed with cold showers,excellent for a variety of conditions I'm sure, marvellous for the circulation, very invigorating and great for the skin, which I read here somewhere - is like the body's third kidney, and when in tip-top working condition, serves the body well to flush-out and detox the system. Try it!" Back to Top [YEA] 01/30/2008: Tara from Boston, MA writes: "I have Print been drinking apple cider vinegar for 10 years now. In December I ran out and decided to take a break from it. I didn't buy another bottle until about a week ago. Let me tell you, during the course of the month when I didn't take it, I aged! I also gained weight. Even though I was eating healthy foods and exercising regularly, my face looked gaunt and unhealthy and my circulation seemed to get worse. So last week I started drinking my acv again. The turn around was almost instantaneous. After all these years of taking it, I now think that the best time to take acv for its fountain of youth properties is on an empty stomach and about 10 minutes before exercising. I usually drink about half of a glass containing 1/4cup acv in 8 oz of water (I know, very potent and strong) before going to the gym. I drink the other half before I go to bed. I have tons of energy for my workout and wake up with my skin taut (sp?) and glowing. A few years ago when I was 36, I competed in a martial arts national championships in a college town in Oregon. I was swigging acv and water throughout the competition and burned a zillion calories from giving out every ounce of energy that I had during the the competition from stress and physical exertion. The weird part is that the combination of the intense exercise/stress and the apple cider vinegar/water made me look about 10 years younger for the next 24 hours! I went out with a bunch of guys from the competition to a bar after the competition and was barred from entering because the bouncer thought I was a student with a fake id! After having my friends attest to my age, the bouncer did finally let me in. It hasn't happened to me since then, but the experience cemented in my mind the combo power of ACV and exercise. Sorry for yapping on so long, but hopefully someone finds this interesting..." Replies 05/02/2009: Gita from Hong Kong, China replies: "Can someone guide me if ACV or baking soda will help my pigmentation/malasma, it has been there on my cheeks for the last couple of years." EC: Check the melasma page for remedy feedback! Reply to this Thread Email [YEA] 12/26/2007: Carlos from Madrid, Spain writes: Email Print Reply to this Thread Back to Top "Well I came across this site some months ago. I do modeling, IM 26 years old and when I turned 21 I started to take care of my skin. I tried the cosmetic stuff,cheap and expensive ones. Soon I found out that the natural stuff was cheaper and much better. I use Aloe for cleaning,rosemary oil...but I never thought Vinegar could help me in sch way. i got sensitive skin,large pores and my skin tone wasnt uniform. I just mix it with mineral water and spray it in my face after cleasing. Let it dry and...voila! My line expression look better,my pores smaller,even wirnkles in my forehead disapeared. When i was 20 everybody thought I was 30 and now that iM 26 I look 21. I've told my family,my mother loves it too,sometimes she doesnt use the expnsive stuff she used to. PLus I ahve no knee pain from condromalacia when I take it consistent for days .I tried glucosamine, jello, ibuprofen... nothing works like vinegar. Dont just apply it externally on your face,drink it too an you will tell the difference in your face. and your body skin too. Its just a miracle. Now I'm trying the other wonderful remedies like hydrogen peroxide. keep u up to date. I look like if I had make up on, all day long" Replies 02/11/2011: Kat from Melbourne, Australia replies: "You shouldn't have wrinkles in your forehead at only 26 years of age... I am glad however, that ACV helped you!!! " Back to Top [YEA] 12/17/2007: Freyja from SLO, CA writes: "Hello. I have been taking ACV that I purchased at the health food store for over a month now. I take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day with an airborne tablet. I have not noticed ANY weight loss whatsoever, in fact, I have noticed a slight weight gain. I have not had a decrease in my appetite. I have noticed an INCREASE in my appetite. However, people have started commenting on how young I look; just yesterday I was telling someone that I had a 12 year old son (I am 35) they were generally shocked and they asked me if I was 9 years old when I had him! That was nice to hear. I have also been called a "young lady" and "girl" quite a bit now as opposed to "lady" or "maam" which was happening quite a bit prior. I also noticed that I was catching a terrible bug that was going around, but, I just increased my ACV for a day and rested for one day and I did NOT catch it! I thought I was gonna get it back because I catch everything and am always sick. I have not been full blown sick since taking it. I am going to continue taking it for my health because I feel in my heart that it is good for me, however, I have not noticed weight loss (or loss of cellulite.... sigh :( for that I think I have to combine the ACV with periodic fasting and giving up my chocolate and substituting green tea for coffee. Also, I have been exercising less since taking the ACV due to scheduling. But like I said before, if it makes me look younger, than I'll keep taking it!" Email Print Back to Top [YEA] 07/18/2007: Erica from Medford, Oregon writes: Reply to this Thread "I make my own toner... it is 3 cups distilled water 1/3 cup organic apple cider vinegar and 5-10 drops tea tree oil. Plus I use a clay mask ever 3-4 days and mix it with apple cider vinegar. My skin has never been better!" Reply to this Thread Email Print Back to Top [YEA] 04/25/2007: LEILA from Gaborone, Botswana Reply to this Thread Email Print

writes: "I started using ACV about 2 days back and my skin is so amazing,its glowing and the rushes on my skin are disappearing." Replies 10/18/2011: Kanika(indian) from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Kanika 18/10/11 Hi, I just bought barry's organic apple cider vinegar and organic honey today. I have heard the best reviews on this site aabout ACV and couldnt wait to use it but I have a question for everyone, I hav a very sensitive skin. I have been having break outs all my life and im only 24. I have tried the most expensive products in market but nothing has worked for me. My question is can I apply my normal "jurlique" daily creams after applying Apple Cider Vinegar and what exact quantity and how many times should I repeat it as an application for my face and even to drink? Thanks so much" Reply to this Thread Email Print Back to Top

How to Get Glowing Skin Naturally and Tips for Glowing Skin Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Dull skin is a common problem that most people living in urban environments and leading a hectic life face. The natural complexion and glow of the skin is often lost through overexposure to harsh ultraviolet radiation, either from direct sunlight or artificial lamps, prolonged stay in air-conditioned environments, and contact with air and water pollutants. At the end of the day, the physical exhaustion and mental stress caused by a busy lifestyle also result in dull looking skin. Glowing Skin Tips There are a few lifestyle and dietary measures that you must follow to keep your skin in good health. Regular exercise in fresh, open air is essential to ensure proper blood circulation in the body. This is crucial for the health of your skin too, as proper circulation of blood makes your skin look naturally glowing. Proper and undisturbed sleep is also necessary for the skin to look soft and glowing. Also, drinking plenty of water and eating fruits and vegetables that are rich in minerals, vitamins and fibers keeps the skin well hydrated and prevents it from looking dull. Besides these general measures, you should also make sure to keep your skin clean at all times. Cleansing is an essential component of your daily skin care routine. At least twice a day, use a mild cleanser to remove grime and dust from your face. Of course, use a cleanser that suits your skin type and be careful not to overdo it, as excessive use of cosmetic products can rob the skin of its natural moisture and oil that keeps it glowing. Every alternate day, exfoliate your skin in order to open up the clogged pores on its surface. Home Remedies for Glowing Skin You can make a good face scrub at home by soaking a few apricots in water overnight and crushing them to a pulp the next morning and then adding a little olive oil to this. Apply this paste all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash it away with water. This is an effective natural way of moisturizing your skin and removing dirt, oil and dead skin cells from the pores of the skin. For another remedy, make a fine paste by grinding the rind of an unripe papaya with two tablespoons each of honey and gram flour and apply this thick paste on your face. Wash it off once it dries. Following this natural exfoliating regime twice a week restores to the skin its lost glow.