As we get older, there are certain things that show up and very little that we can do about them. We have a choice of whether to age gracefully at that point or to go fighting till the end.
One of the issues that we may face as we get older is age spots. They are dark spots on the skin and many people simply embrace the fact that they now have them. What might be interesting to you is that there is an easy treatment.
Go to the cupboard or perhaps a refrigerator and look for a box of baking soda. Sodium bicarbonate is great for the skin because it acts as an exfoliate to gently remove dead skin cells. In doing so, it can help to fade age spots.
If you are ready to try this for yourself, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
1: 2 teaspoons of baking soda
2: Enough water to form a paste
Instructions:
1: Mix the baking soda with a small amount of water in a bowl until it forms a thick paste.
2: Gently apply the paste to the age spots using your fingers. Remember, no scrubbing too hard!
3: Let the paste sit on the spots for about 5 minutes. If you have sensitive skin, start with 2-3 minutes.
4: Rinse off the paste with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
5: Don’t forget to moisturize the area to keep your skin hydrated.
6: Repeat this treatment 2-3 times a week, but pay attention to your skin’s response and adjust accordingly.
Would you like another recipe? Try this:
Ingredients:
1) 2 teaspoons of baking soda
2) 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
1: In a small bowl, combine baking soda and lemon juice. Be prepared for a little fizz!
2: Once the fizzing subsides, gently apply the mixture to the age spots using a cotton swab or your fingers.
3: Leave the mixture on for no longer than 5 minutes, as lemon juice can be photosensitizing.
4: Rinse off the mixture thoroughly with lukewarm water, and don’t forget to moisturize.
5: If you’re planning to go outdoors after using lemon juice, make sure to apply sunscreen as it can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.
6: Use this treatment once a week to assess your skin’s tolerance and the effect.