Natural Remedies for Age Spots: Effective Solutions for Skin Care

Selenium! Could it be?! I was just taking selenium for an entirely different reason and I noticed that a 1/4 inch irregular large freckle (a liver spot) on my cheek had partially faded out. It crossed my mind this might be a side effect of my new supplements regimen, but I couldn't say what part of it. Hence, I am here reading about what makes age spots / liver spots / freckles fade away.

I went on a hypothyroid (sluggish thyroid with signs of Hashimotos autoimmune problems) support regimen to boost iodine levels, and I took extra selenium together with the iodine to increase absorbtion.

Maybe not the selenium, since I noticed the change in the liver spot right after doing a liver and gallbladder flush which involved drinking 2 liters fresh apple juice daily for six days and then swallowing epsom salts and, an hour later, olive oil and lemon juice.

Did you know that both the liver and the kidneys produce T3, just as the thyroid does?

Why *do* they call them liver spots, anyway?

Interesting stuff.

Use fresh Aloe Vera and D Alpha Tocopherol (vitamin E) topically. Can take vitamin E internally to help speed healing. If possible you can tape a small piece of Aloe Vera over damaged skin and sleep with it in place. Sorry to hear of damage, speedily heal!

Thanks for the reply Mama to Many!

Am I going to apply it to my skin like a toner and leave it on overnight or rinse it with water after several minutes? Can I wash my face with facial wash before applying ACV or not? How many times do I have to do this? Please explain also the use of castor oil.

Thank you for taking time in answering my questions.

adelle davis cited a cure for this skin problem I believe it was b6 but is in one of her two most popular books

Dear Mama to Many,

Tons of thanks once again for your reply and positive thought that 'it does not look like vitiligo'. Your answer gave her a ray of hope. Will definitely try your suggestion and keep you posted. Also pray for her that it cures 100% and that slighlty white patch becomes back to normal skin colour.

She also started wheatgrass juice first thing in the morning.

hi francisca,

for swollen eyes and for lot many ailments in india we use decoction of triphala. triphala literally means mixture of three fruits namely amalki(emelica officinalis), bibhitaki(terminalia bellirica)and haritaki( terminalia chebula). this mixture is commonly available in indian market.

one heaped teaspoon in three cups of water( may be distilled, we use tap water! ) and boil to make it two cups. filter it by filter paper very carefully, not by strainer and by this decoction wash eyes friquently. if you feel this very strong dilute with some water. use this solution when slightly warm. of course you can reheat it as you can make it for one time

good luck

I would also like to know if it should be rinsed off, (same for ACV) or should I just let it dry and then go ahead and apply my moisturizer. Any direction here is appreciated.

Penelope, How nice to hear from you! Since getting involved with essential oils I have changed things up and have been following the same regimen I developed for my health and my complexion for @ 2 years now and so happy with it.

I would be happy to share with you if you are interested but I do not want to write a long post or look up URL's to paste for research if not. I am recovering from a very intensive hip replacement and am just finishing my first week. I have no problem sharing this with you, am happy to do it, but I tire easily and am taking meds so I am a little gimpy and slow.

I have a number of things I use that work well for me as I said but I would be remiss if I didn't continue looking for other treatments. I keep a holistic approach but I am not a perfectionist, I just do what works for me and I am not a price snob. I do not believe that just because something is more expensive it is better.

Ok, hope this helps, let me know if you are interested and I will get back to you! PS: I have a big surprise for you about the "warts! "

Penny

What are the exact measurements of onion juice to ACV?

Follow up: I'm so happy because I've spent alot of money on all off these so called creams which are expensive and DON'T help.

However, the onion process is TERRIBLE -- you hve to use about 12 medium size onions halfed, I used a lemon juice presser (a machine). I wear contact lenses and I didn't have the runny eyes that most folk become.

After that I used a sieve to make sure the juice was pure. Then I added it to a little plastic bottle and filled it up with apple cider vinegar.

It smells when you put it on your hands, but if you want the results then apply in the evenings when you are settled.

I've started to use it on my chest, I have two [age spots] which are really noticeable and please believe me, I left the cotton wool soaked with the remedy and my daughter just recently said Mama, they don't look any more so big, and she is right they look smaller and smaller every day.

A good tip every night when the adverts come on T.V I use it because it dries up really quickly!!

If you want to know anything else reactions and so on I'm pleased to help. I'm totally happy because I had NO faith in anything including the doctors.

I've been using Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother and onion powder and that seems to be working for me after only 4 days. They are starting to lighten up.

Dead Doctors Don't lie is actually a remarkably good book. I borrowed it from library, found many amazing -working- listings, and purchased for my home library. He is not a normal MD. He worked in research, and knows a ton. Wonder why would you single out his excellent book to criticize?

Hi Martin,

Can you please share which brand and form of selenium you took and when you took it in relation to meals, I.e. 1 hour before meals on empty stomach or with a meal or right after a meal, in the morning or evening before sleep?

Thank you

Wow Arn!

This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. I have not heard about the connections between selenium levels and skin changes (moles, cancers, age spots, etc).

I have 200mcg selenium caps in my vitamin cabinet, but only take a capsule a couple times a month to ensure I don't have a deficiency. I'm going to take them daily for a period time. I'll report back any changes I notice.

Hi Arn,

I have Cronometer it's a app that you type in your food and it BBCshows you if you met your vitamins and minerals, fats, protein, amino acids, omega 3 etc. for the day. it shows that I do not meet my selenium daily requirements and I just started getting liver spots on my hands and fore arm. I bought selenium vitamin drops a few days ago so I am looking forward to my age spots reversing!! Thanks for the tip!! I will reply if they go away, I got about five at once.

Hi Arn,

May I ask please what type of selenium is best to use? selenate, selenite, selenomethionine or mustard extract selenium or selenium-yeast? Also, what exact selenium product/brand you took for getting rid of age spots/liver spots? The selenium brand/type you took works for sure. Thank you

Hi Arn,

Which type of selenium did you take and from which company? Was it selenomethionine, or sodium selenite or sodium selenate or mustard seed extract selenium? Thank you

Try zinc 50 mg a day for your pimples.

Is ACV okay to use with sensitive skin? My face gets irritated easily.

Hi Penelope,

Do you do the mixture every day or can you keep in the fridge for a few days? Thanks for your help.

I did not notice anyone saying to apply lemon juice on, and go lay in sun. Most comments clearly say they apply the lemon juice at night when they are leaving it. Am I missing something?
Lemon juice applied on hair in order to lighten it up and go lay on the beach used to be popular. But it does break the hair. Better use Chamomile tea rinse to give it some blond shine.

Thank you for sharing Dr. Joel's remedy, heard seen him on Benny Hinn's program but couldn't remember his name. Am going to buy his book asap. God Bless.

I also saw Dr. Wallach. He is amazing. I did not know about selenium erasing age spots, but I took it for something else. I had 2 age spots just below my eyebrow and 2 on my face. The eyebrow ones are gone and the 2 on my face are less in size. I do not notice any diminishing on others parts of the body.. I have pink age spots that look like liver spots but pink. Does anyone have these and do they become brown? They are flat and not raised.

First remedy is your own urine by soaking a cloth and covering the burns. You have an antibody in your own medicine that will also prevent scars.

Second medicine: soak a cloth with a solution of turmeric and water one to twenty in strength and keep on the affected parts. Drinking turmeric in whey powder/water may be with honey will work from the inside. It will work but remember, in nature things seldom perform instantly just as it takes a rose to unfold for instance.

Another good remedy is aloe vera if your skin is not dry to begin with. Good luck. Regards, Om

Applying Aloe Vera gel to age spots is 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.

Thanks again Mama to Many! I'll start on this beauty regimen today.

I'll update you with the progress in the coming days.

Thanks for the advice, I will do like you say, not rub the castor oil on my skin but let it sit on it. As summer is starting here it is easier now. I also use pure one from the health food store, not mixed with anything. I will keep you posted as I have warts and brown spots.

Thanks for your very interesting contributions which I will surely experiment with. I have one question - I am very surprised that you put castor oil inside your eyes - wouldn't that give you a bleary eyesight? I mean surely you cannot see after that and you'll need to clean out your eyes with some other drops ---- or not?

Many thanks and keep on posting these very interesting remedies.

Louise, I tried the Castor Oil and it didn't work for me although I tried two different brands. My eyes got all swollen but it seems to work very well for some people! As far as blurry eyesight I wouldn't worry. I use vitamin A cream for my dry eyes during the night and it is true that the eyesight gets a bit blurry but the tears take care of that in a few minutes, cleaning it with other drops wouldn't make sense. Sometimes I use Bepanthen and it is even worse because the cream is opaque and thicker but it clears after a while as well and anyway, I only put them in before I go to bed! I haven't found the courage to try the Manuka Honey yet but some people say that it helps too!

I have read that MSM/organic sulphur flakes are great for sorting hyperpigmentation and have just started taking it as a supplement. Apparently, it raises Glutathione levels in the body as well. I will be sure to post in 2 or 3 months if/when I see a difference in my skin.

Good luck everyone, Fi

Hi, apparently it's a selenium deficiency combined with eating too many transfats- so you could eat brazil nuts.

hi I am 43 have the same problem with dark spots on my legs. It is devastating to me I dont wear shorts & I live in the desert. I have small children AND I am sooo embarrrassed of these spots I dont swim with them or go to the beach. I feel like I am a terrible mother. I have tried expensive lasers that dont work. I feel so depressed does anyone have any ideas I am desperate!! Please please any ideas.

Leslie, we buy our Liver Cleanse from "American Botanical Pharmacy", Dr. Schulze. It comes as a kit with instructions. You can do a 5 day cleanse with mostly raw food and juices, or you can modify it, which we have to do since it is cold in Colorado. If you do the cleanse in time you can stick to eating on day 1 and 5, and using just the liquid program on days 2-4, skin looks like having been in a very expensive spa for a week.

Hello Penny, I have a dark blotch on my cheek, had it over 20 years, and recently a small wart appeared underneath. I went to see my doctor as, having lived in Spain for many years, I was worried about skin cancer etc. He took a photo so we could keep an eye on it. That was 6 weeks ago. At the same time, I started using ACV for some dermatitis on my arm and always just rubbed some into the little wart on my cheek. It has shrunk and seems to have dried so I can barely find it with my fingers! ACV is amazing as is works on sunburn and improves your hair if used as a rinse. I give it to my chickens in their water and it prevents them getting lung infection etc. I take it with beetroot juice and it helps my aches and pains. I've also used it on athletes foot and it cleared it up amazingly well though it did sting a bit. It seems to have so many health benefits. However, so far I haven't noticed the dark mark on my face or age spots on my hands getting any lighter but maybe if I keep using it for several months it will! Good health and blessings!

Hi Penny....I just read your Earth Clinic post about using essential oils for lessening capillaries & brown spots (OK, old age spots! ) on one's face. Your entire reply was great, thanks!

I'm wondering if things have been going as well since the last time you posted (about 3 yrs. ago). I'm wondering what to do myself. That fine, thin complexion that's too much that way. Also have what appear to be tiny whiteheads but I now believe perhaps they're a wart of some kind. Have you heard of these? I've been involved in the natural world for close to 30 yrs. or so. Has helped me with neurological problems I have & something that laid me totally flat, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) now known as Myalgic Encephalamyolitis ME). Ongoing battle & one of my other illnesses entailed surgery for cysts forming inside the spinal cord. I later had surgery for one of the others, Arnold-Chiari Malformation. Fortunately, the latter was successful, but so much damage had been done. Sorry, didn't mean to take the rest of your Sat. & Sun, too. Hope to hear from you & especially hope you are well. Thanks, Penny II. (I now go by Penelope...far more respect in the medical world.

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.

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.

I am 40 and have brown ugly age spots all over me - specifically my arms, and legs mostly. hormones, adrenal fatigue etc.. and they drive me crazy. Any ideas on how to use this where there is such a big area to cover?

Hi Martin,

Which brand of selenium did you use?

What form was the selenium? Selanate, Selenite, Selenomethionine etc.?

thank you

Recently, I've been trying to get rid of a couple of raised brown patches on the side of my face, and have tried various remedies recommended on Earth Clinic with no success. So I'm drawn to this recommendation of taking 200mcgs of Selenium a day. But looking at past reviews on taking selenium I read that it can raise the risk of developing Diabetes Type II and there are other risk factors. So, is taking 200mcgs a day safe? Selenium is found naturally in foods we eat, could an additional 200mcgs be too much?

Hi Arn,

Which type of selenium did you take and from which company/brand?

It was selenomethionine, or sodium selenite or sodium selenate or mustard seed extract selenium?

Thank you

Hi Anon...that's great news. I would like to try this as I have a big one on my cheek, front and center...bad place.

Can you clarify a little more? You put peroxide on the spot first? Then the horseradish alone next? Or the mixture of horseradish/salt/vinegar?

Did you wash off the red onion and Apple Cider Vinegar before applying the castor oil at night?

Yes, I would clean off the onion and Apple Cider Vinegar with straight Apple Cider Vinegar BEFORE applying the castor oil.

About a year ago, I began using a tanning bed pretty regularly - I ended up with about 30 sessions in about 4 months. I spent a lot of that time without wearing the goggles out of fear that it would leave a tan line. After about 2 months I began seeing what resembles a tan line from goggles but a nurse practitioner told me it was from having collared eyes. The nurse pract. And an actual dermatologist both said they will be there for life - the NP said the burn was from busted capillaries and the Derm said it was vascular.

*I also began running a lot around this time, and it did snow a lot at first when ran. So the running in the snow may have casued sun damage

IN MORE DETAIL: the burn is just below & between my eyes, with the outline of it resembling the goggles kinda. The inside corners of my eyes are white as can be and never tan now, and my burn is getting worse gradually - more red and bigger, with darker spots popping up. The top corners of my nose between my eyes are the worst spots. Please help!! - I cannot not even focus in conversation now and have developed a stutter/stammer, and my friends think I have ADD b/c I lose focus in conversation ALL THE TIME from wondering if they are staring at my burn. It is causing a lot of insecurty in me but it is warranted since people are in fact looking at the burn when talking to me. And who can blame them - its right around the corners of my eyes.

Any ideas? Would definitely liketo hear from tanning bed users. Surgery, topical treatment, whatever will be helpful would be most appreciated.

Also I have only tried a Garnier Dark Spot Corrector and Olay SPF defense at the recommendation of the Derm. & NP respectively. *The NP and derm. worked at different locations.

I am sad to say that so far it hasn't worked for me but I will keep trying..... The brown spots are still brown, the warts look the same and the white spots still white. I have to say that I don't use so much as to stain my sheets, I rub it in.

Dear Mama to Many,

My sister developed some boil near her right nostril and also some reddish spots near end of nostrils. Doctor gave her some strong creams containing steroids. The rash did not reduce and after two months of using those creams she again went to doctor and he said it the beginning stage of vitiligo. and asked her to continue the creams and also said he can not predict anything. My sister is 70 years and very much terrified with this. She is active and have normal health.

I will be grateful if you can suggest some home remedy for this.

Thanks Sanja but my eyes became swollen because of the Castor Oil, normally speaking I don't have swollen eyes, just dry, that was the reason why I tried Castor Oil.

do you need to use a fresh lemon or can you use lemon juice in the bottle?

Thanks

just curious about the lemon juice when it got dry, did you rinse it out or leave it overnight? ching

ive been using a mixture of equal parts of ACV, lemon juice, and honey on my face and neck to lighten freckles (which does and is working for me), but since its sticky i remove it after about 15-20 minutes. somenights i sleep with some on my face and rinse it off when i wake up.

and i have a question: ive heard that once your freckles have been "bleached," when you go into the sun they return darker and bolder than before (i do where sunscreen daily though). does anyone know anything about this?

Hi to answer your question about if being in the sun makes freckles, age spots darker. I'd say no... I went to the beach just recently and my little freckes didnt get bigger. I use lemon juice daily and walk in the daytime when its sunny and I feel more energy and the freckles are going away. best of luck to you.

Does anyone know if I can use lime instead as that is what we have readily available here in the carribean. Lemons are expensive here and by the time it gets to the stores they are old and wrinkled, and not fresh.

I'm very interested :D How bout glutatione did u take daily??

This is for Dumpster Diva, So how did the ACV work for your face? Any improvements?

It has been so informative reading all of these posts. I am 40 years old with very fair skin. I started getting brown spots on my legs, especially the shin area in my 20"s and since then I have gotten more on my chest, face, hands, arms and back. I use self tanners because my skin is so fair - not in a pretty milky way, I am fair in a bluish with freckles, skin tags, red spots, uneven tone, dry skin and terrible brown spots, type of way. The self tanner makes me feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin, but now due to all the spots and the fact that they are getting worse, it now binds to them making them stand out even more. I never wear shorts or capri's even when it's hot. I rarely get pedicures because the spots are so unsightly, people stare! They are so bad on my shins that there is no way I could treat one at a time. Hearing similar stories has given me hope that there is something I can do.. I tried ACV on my face tonight and also drank 3 tbsps - yuck. I am going to try lemon juice with equal parts organic Apple Cider Vinegar and the castor oil at night. I am also going to try compound w as well on a few skin tags and see how it works. I am grateful to have found this site, although I noticed that there has not been a post on this topic in a year, so I am hoping that there is still an ongoing disucssion. I would love to hear what has worked best for others with some or similar skin issues mentioned above. I am also curious if anyone else out there uses a self tanner and has experienced the same reaction to there skin as I have (self tanner, darkening spots) or has had success with a particular regimen which reduced brown spots etc for better application of the product. I dont expect any miracles to occur, but any improvement is worth it to me. Thanks again for sharing all of your feedback -- It has given me hope. I will post my progress at least weekly.

I have exactly the same kind of skin, and experience the same problems. I am now 54 and the discoloration just gets worse with age. Sorry! I have gone through phases where I use the self tanner, but find that my fair skin is definitely preferable than the darker spots. I am hoping that there is some dialogue that gets going about this. But I have no remedies.

Bringing up some great points here. I had a couple of tiny spots that never bothered me.But after skipping my yearly liver cleanse since Spring here in Colorado was so cold, I got tons of spots all over my hands and arms, and also on cheekbones below sunglasses. Time to do some liver flush, and get some small daily (proper) dose of Selenium.

Hello Jeanne,

How do you do a liver flush? I have sun spots on my arms and legs. Can't get rid of them. I suspect my liver could use some love.

Thank you!

Leslie

Green, I am sorry about the wart but I am pleased it is going away. About 5 years ago without even realizing it I developed skin tags around my neck, where my necklace had always laid. I didn't want to pay for somebody's secret recipe online, so I have just gradually reduced them by using a loofah type cloth. I wish I had a magic cure-anybody?

I have recently developed an interest in essential oils as I think I mentioned. I began with jojoba oil, then went to squalane, and the most recent three are raspberry oil, rosehip oil, and pomegranate oil. I chose the last three because they are noted for reducing redness and inflammation.

While I was using the first two, I noticed my skin was beginning to regain it's integrity and elasticity, and it seemed to me that the dark spots were shedding. I have developed rosacea from an allergy to the metal in my back and I hate it. When I read about raspberry , pomegranate and rose hip oil, I saw that they were noted for reducing inflammation. So I ordered each of them and began a regimen of a drop or two of jojoba or squalane oil, as they are known carrier oils, then a drop or two of each of the raspberry, pomegranate, and rose hip oil, mixed them together and applied that mixture at least two times a day. I am not given to overstating a thing, but I have to tell you that the fine little veins and spots from the rosacea are nearly gone. I still get red, but the damage to my skin is improving so fast that it is unbelievable to me. I also applied this combination to an area of tiny veins on the side of my knee to see if it would affect them and it has!

Finally, I noticed that the brown spots had gradually sloughed off in the process. My brown spots were very light except on my eyebrows, so I am not saying everybody will experience this as quickly but I do believe there is a wealth of healing to be found in the essential oils. I slather my body every day with avocado oil to help my dry skin.

I particularly enjoy the new integrity of my skin. The pores seem smaller, the fine lines finer and over all a younger look and feel. BY the way, I never use anything stronger than water and a washcloth to clean my skin and if I have make up on before bed, I never wash it off because it can destroy the acid mantle on the skin which is not helpful.

Now if anybody has a recipe for skin tags, I am listening? And, as soon as I am able I will get the ACV with mother and try that with a honey mask just to see what else might happen. I am unaware of the benefits of selenuim as well and need to research what part that will play in my regimen.

My largest concern now is to find something to really get rid of the angular cheilitis that cause me such problems and damages my skin-anybody?

to Dorlene from Augsburg, Germany: I would like to know how much of Apple cider Vinegar and onion juice you mix and if you had any reaccion on your skin. I have melasma for over 5 year in my cheeks and nothing is helping. I'd like it. I appreciate if you answer. thanks a lot!!!

I'd like to try the apple cider vinegar onion juice remedy for age spots. I am wondering how long the mixture will keep in the refrigerator, or if it needs to be refrigerated at all?

Be careful not to use this on your face, especially close to the eyes. The onion apple cider vinegar mixture burns a lot, and it made the dark spots I have on my upper cheeks appear worse. It is probably more suitable for the body.