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• Method 1 of 2: Part One: DIY Methods
• Method 2 of 2: Part two: different treatment methods
• Tips
• Warnings

Dark spots on your skin, also known as pigmentation spots, caused by age, sun exposure or acne, may not be harmful to your health but can be a nuisance. Read this article if you want to learn more about the various treatment methods for whitening pigmentation spots.

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Method 1 of 2: Part One: DIY Methods

1. Use lemon juice. Lemon juice has natural bleaching properties that can bleach dark spots and help even out lighter skin. Rub freshly squeezed lemon juice on the dark areas and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off. Do this three times a week.
   • Lemon juice dries out the skin. In addition, lemon juice makes the skin hypersensitive to the sun. So make sure you take care of your skin after this treatment with a face cream and a sunscreen.
2. Use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar accelerates the regeneration process of the skin so that your skin looks smooth again. Dab a cotton ball in the apple cider vinegar and rub it on the dark spots. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off.
3. Use red onion. The acid in onions has skin-whitening properties that can help clear the dark spots. Squeeze the juice out of the onion by squeezing it or putting it in a food processor. Use a cotton ball to smear the juice on the dark areas and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off. Do this daily.
4. Use garlic.Cut a clove of garlic in half and rub it on the dark spots on your skin. You can also grind the clove of garlic in the food processor and make a spreadable mixture that you apply to the dark areas with a cotton swab. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse it off.

Method 2 of 2: Part two: different treatment methods

1. Try a cream that whitens your skin. Prescription creams are available that contain the substance hydroquinone. This substance bleaches the skin.If you use the cream for a while, it bleaches dark spots on your skin and ensures that your skin becomes even again.
   • Hydroquinone can cause temporary itching, burning, red skin and other discomfort.
   • There are also lotions available to treat dark spots on the skin that you can buy without a prescription. Most cosmetic brands such as Clinique, Estée Lauder, Maybelline and Garnier sell these types of products.
   • Avoid creams that bleach your skin and contain mercury. Mercury is a chemical that is toxic to humans.
2. Get laser therapy. There are laser treatments that affect the cells that make melanin. These cells are responsible for the pigmentation of the skin and laser therapy can cause the dark spots to fade after a number of treatments.
   • Laser therapy carries a number of risks, including skin discoloration.
3. You can also try a chemical peel. In this treatment, an acid is applied to the skin that causes the outer layer of the skin to peel off. Underneath, a new fresh layer of skin will appear, and multiple treatments may be required to achieve the intended result.
   • It is important that you protect your skin from the sun after this type of treatment. Like laser therapy, a chemical peel carries the risk of skin discoloration.

Tips

• The best way to prevent dark spots is to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. Always put on sunscreen if you are going to be exposed to the sun for extended periods and wear a hat to protect your face.

Warnings

• Always ask yourself whether the risks of the treatment are worth the intended effect.
• Before you treat the dark spots yourself, it is best to see a dermatologist or your doctor.