How to Reduce Dark Spots and Blemishes

The dreaded and humongous pimple that showed up just a few days before your most important event finally responded to the combination of at-home DIYs and over the counter medication, allowing you to take a sigh of relief. Damage controlled just before the big day. 

But wait! What’s that in its place? 

Looks like an acne blemish. How frustrating. 

If you’ve ever faced a similar problem, you’re not alone. It’s quite common to have a few blemishes and dark spots here and there, especially after an angry acne breakout has subsided. 

There can be several other reasons for dark spots and blemishes, but what can be done about them?

Dark spots on the skin can be caused by several reasons which include post-acne scarring, hyper-pigmentation due to illnesses or hormonal imbalances in the body and photo damage by long hours of sun exposure. By this, you can understand that spots either occur after acne or can be caused because your skin is more pigmented than others often leading to discoloration and blemishes on the skin. 

So what can be done about the spots and blemishes on your skin? Keep reading to find out some tips and tricks that can help you reduce those post-pimple spots and leave you with healthy, glowing skin.

Don’t Skip Exfoliation 

Exfoliating your skin once or twice a week is essential when it comes to dealing with dark spots. This helps brighten your skin tone because you rinse away the top layer of your skin which is dull and dead to reveal healthy skin underneath it. Some experts recommend using papaya to exfoliate your skin because it has alpha-hydroxy acids which help to brighten the skin. Papaya can be used in its natural form or can even be used through different products which use its extract. 

Use Vitamin C

 Experts suggest that when it comes to lightning dark spots on the face, Vitamin C does wonders because it has properties which help fade away marks and also helps repair the skin. So whether you make it a part of your diet by eating spinach and citrus fruits or apply it on your skin, be sure to make it a part of your everyday routine so that you can wave dark spots good-bye.

Make use of Natural Oils 

Oils such as almond oil and even lemon essential oil help to reduce dark spots on the face. Specifically, almond oil is non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores, so you don’t have to worry about it causing acne. Another way to incorporate essential oils into your skin-care routine is to use products which use natural ingredients and oils. 

Using Aloe-Vera 

Using aloe-Vera by putting it on your face or drinking it, significantly reduces inflammation and redness from acne which in turn helps the reduction of dark spots on your face. It also helps add moisture back into skin which is essential to speed up the process of healing and repair. Aloe-vera also helps reduce sun-damage and helps to soothe skin which has been exposed to sunlight, proving that it helps with the overall reduction of hyper-pigmentation. 

Potato Skins and Tomato Peels 

Potatoes and tomatoes are two essential components of almost every household. They have antioxidants which help reduce the appearance of dark spots. The inside of potato skins can be rubbed on the face wherever there are dark spots while tomato peels can be utilised the same way. Tomato face masks can also be made by crushing the tomato to make a thick paste for the face.

Terrific Turmeric 

Turmeric does wonders for the skin when it comes to the reduction of dark spots and blemishes because it has healing properties in it. For centuries, people have been using this spice in various forms for skin treatments and to improve the overall complexion of the skin. This is because it has properties which help reduce and control melanin production in the skin. Melanin is a substance present in skin which gives pigment to it. Often an overproduction of melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of skin. Turmeric can be ingested or used with a combination of other products such as honey or yoghurt. It can be included in face masks or natural face packs used at home.

Take Away

Whether you have dark spots on your skin or blemishes, you don’t have to worry because there are several ways you can deal with this problem. However, if you don’t have enough time to try all these DIYs, the Leovard skin care system is the perfect solution for your problem, especially the Multicleanser and Serum, which consist of pretty much all the ingredients you need for a spotless, blemish-free and clear skin. 

The Multicleanser consists of papaya extract which helps with gentle exfoliation along with green tea which helps fight acne blemishes. The Seum too consists of many potent blemish fighting ingredients including aloe vera, green tea and ginger. 

Incorporating these products in your routine will enable you to enjoy clear and smooth skin, enabling you to feel confident unlike ever before.