Remove brown spots from your skin with this simple ingredient!

Liver spots, more commonly known as age spots, are brown or black spots that appear on the skin. They usually appear on the hands, face, arms and shoulders, in short, areas that get sun exposure the most. These spots are associated with people over the age of 50, but they’re not uncommon with young adults as well -especially those who spend a lot of time in the sun.

What Causes Age Spots?

These spots are caused by long periods of exposure to ultraviolet light and using tanning beds can also be the reason for their appearance. The production of melanin (the pigment that determines your skin colour) can be accelerated when the UV light comes in contact with the skin. This creates a tan that helps protect the deeper layers. This is why frequent and prolonged sun exposure can cause age spots.

The real question is: What’s the best defense against these spots? Well, proper sun protection. People with fair skin are more likely to get age spots.

Age spots are harmless; thus, if you notice any of the following changes, make sure you check in with a health care professional:

-irregular borders

-the spots are itchy, there is redness, bleeding or tenderness.

-unusual combination of colours

-rapidly increase in size

-darkly pigmented

Home Remedy for Age Spots

Laser therapy, freezing, bleaching creams, chemical peels and abrasion are some of the methods that are used to get rid of age spots. However, there is a natural alternative as well. Dr. Doug Willen, author of Quantum Paleo, recommends  onion juice mixed with apple cider vinegar. Onions are rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. The apple cider vinegar contains alpha hydroxy acids that help the body get rid of dead skin.

Here’s how to do it:

Dice one fresh onion and pulverize it using a pestle and a mortar. Put it in a blender and the apple cider vinegar. Apply the remedy on the spots with a cotton ball.