If you are in the age of natural skincare, then you will find a lot of people looking to home remedies first and see if it solves the skin problem of dark spots or skin tags, before they run to a doctor. Natural ingredients have possible benefits, but take a more reasonable approach to them and realize what science does and does not support.
Hyperpigmentation or age spots are usually due to sun damage, age, acne scars or hormonal changes. Aloe vera is one of the things that have gained attention as a remedy. A 2012 study indicated that aloin found in aloe vera may have a depigmenting nature. Rinsing off aloe vera gel from the affected area before bed and applying it again before bed may lighten affected areas over time. Although, further human study is required to prove its long term effectiveness.
Yet another is apple cider vinegar. So this contains acetic acid which is capable of exfoliating the skin and potentially lightening dark spots. Always diluted (usually 1:3 ratio with water) and applied with a cotton pad to the skin, it should be used safely. It is generally agreed that some people reap benefits from its use, but how effective it actually is in the long run is not proved and it’s not so safe to use undiluted as it may cause burns or acne.
It is sometimes used in some high end skincare products as a result of their believed antioxidant and brightening properties. Though such benefits might be promising, scientific evidence for dark spot reduction with these is still incomplete and inconclusive.
Antioxidants are known to flush skin of inflammation; could green tea extract with strong antioxidant properties help decrease age spots, the skin tone of uneven skin tone? There are some studies that may find this helpful, although outcomes from person to person are very variable. Although, it is generally easily tolerated by most skin types and may be worth a try.
Other things were studied for their skin potential, including black tea. Black tea may lighten dark spots in an animal study of guinea pigs. While it is an interesting area of exploration, currently there’s no solid evidence from human trials, so it is not yet proven treatment.
Those natural ingredients can be less harsh than synthetic ones, but they are capable of reactions, too. It is always recommended to perform a patch test before full application to avoid unwanted irritation.
Lots of people will attempt one or more of these methods to try and remove a skin tag at home, on their neck, under their arms, or even their eyelids or groin.
Due to the antibacterial and antiviral properties of tea tree oil, it’s often used for this purpose. They can be diluted with carrier oil and applied directly onto the skin tag with an unfolded cotton swab. However, there is little scientific evidence on success. Tea tree oil should never be used undiluted, moreover, as it may irritate or cause allergic reactions on sensitive areas.
One other very simple option is at home freezing kits. Over-the-counter cryotherapy kits involves the use of a cryogenic substance via cryogenic substance, which freezes the skin tag tissue and dries them out and falls off. But they are a careful use of mimicking professional cryotherapy procedures. And, you should not bring it in contact with healthy skin surrounding him. Also, it is important to follow the instructions to the dot. They should not be used on the eyelids or on other delicate areas of the body.
Natural remedies are appealing for how simple and how easy they are to find, but not all the time. One thing that may or may not work for another person, and in some cases the most effective and safest choice is to consult a dermatologist.
If you choose to try out natural treatments to remove dark spots or skin tags, be strict, try smart, test all the new products on a significantly little piece first and seek medical care when required.
