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Home Remedy for Age Spots

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Age spots are common among middle aged and beyond of Caucasian descent. However, these spots are not just because of skin color or they just want to appear. Most of the age spots are caused by sun exposure. When melanocytes which contains melanin increased its number due to ultraviolet rays from the sun, age spots begins to appear. Cause of Age Spots Longer than usual exposure to the sun, or exposure during the time of the day which the sun is on its heightened heat. Home Remedies / Treatment for Age Spots Sour cream: Apply sour cream on the affected area. Half-rinse it, then gently wipe off the remaining residue with a soft facial tissue. Follow with moisturizer afterwards. Lemon juice: Apply lemon juice in the dark spots using the tip of your fingers. Fruit and vegetable masks: Facial masks made from apricots, cucumbers, red currant and strawberries will help lighten Age Spots. Sour milk: Wash face using sour milk on a regular basis. The la...