Tomatoes, milk and other tricks to remove blemishes from the face
How to avoid stains
To avoid the appearance of spots on the skin, it is best to eliminate the cause that causes them, so avoid bad habits such as smoking, use good sunscreen, do not take the sun in the hours of more radiation. Including foods with vitamins A, C and E is key to looking a uniform and beautiful complexion.
Natural beauty
We all want to have a clean skin, with a uniform tone, free of imperfections, spots by the sun and age, not just women. Nature provides several ingredients that are available to everyone. Applied conveniently and with patience, you can achieve the same results as with the application of expensive creams.
Causes of skin spots
Dark spots, cloth or melasmas, are caused by excess melanin. It is usually a sign of sun damage from having skin exposed to ultraviolet rays without proper protection. They can also be caused by hormonal changes, in women, for example, during pregnancy or by the simple passage of time.
1. Lemon juice
Squeeze the fresh juice of half a lemon in a bowl. Before going to sleep, apply directly to the areas where you see the stains and rinse in the morning with cold water. Be careful not to expose yourself to the sun while you are using lemon since it can stain the skin more, the rule is to apply it during the night.
2. Wonders of the onion
The onion juice is extremely useful to remove skin spots. To make the juice, spray a small purple onion in the blender, then soak a cotton ball and apply it to the spots. Leave on for 10 minutes and wash your face with cold water. The onion juice at the beginning can cause a slight burning.
3. Vinegar, cosmetically
Vinegar is one of the oldest condiments known to man and also a great ally of beauty. Because it has acid PH, it is excellent for closing pores and achieving a smooth and shiny skin. Soak a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and apply it on the spots. Leave on for 20 minutes and wash your face with cold water.
4. Milk and horseradish
The spots that result from a change of color in the skin are called cloth or melasmas and can have diverse origin. A mixture of milk and horseradish (radish) can clarify them. Take a cotton, wet it in milk and apply on the areas where you have stained skin and let it act all night, the next day rinse.
5. Yogurt, the best friend
The yogurt cleans, disinfects, softens the pores, promotes regeneration and keeps the skin moist. The application is made in the form of a mask. After washing the face, dry carefully and proceed to distribute the yogurt across the face with your fingers or a brush. Then, leave it for 15 or 20 minutes before removing it with warm water.
6. Miraculous cucumber
Cucumber, for its richness in water, vitamin E and natural oils, is one of the best remedies for skin care. The mask is excellent to give softness, remove spots and wrinkles. Peel and part a cucumber, remove the seeds and process it in the blender until it forms a paste. Apply it on the face for 20 minutes and your skin will look like new.
7. Aloe vera gel
Historians say that Nefertitis and Cleopatra used aloe for their beauty treatments. Aloe vera or aloe vera, as it is known in some Spanish-speaking countries, hydrates, nourishes and softens the skin. Apply the gelatin inside its leaves in the areas of your skin that are stained and let it act for 30 minutes.
8. The power of tomato
Tomato juice contains a high percentage of nutrients that are beneficial for the skin such as vitamin A, vitamin C and proteins, in addition to lycopene that counteracts the action of free radicals. You only have to mix a spoonful of lemon juice with a spoonful of tomato juice and apply with a cotton ball.
9. Clay and clay
Millenial application, clay is a faithful ally for beauty. It has a high content of minerals that give active properties to the skin, such as cleansing, detoxification, exfoliating. The green clay or bentonite has a special antibacterial and purifying effect, giving the skin a pleasant sensation of freshness and elasticity.
10. Turmeric powder
Turmeric, considered in India as the salt of life, has the ability to reduce the dark pigmentations of the skin, so it is recommended to remove stains. Mix a spoonful of turmeric with 3 teaspoons of lemon juice and form a paste; Apply it on the spots for 30 minutes and then rinse with water.
