First they look like simple pink freckles, then they tend to orange and brown and finally they become even darker: the spots on the hands can become an unpleasant blemish, especially if you are not born in 1930. Because if it is true that aging worsens the appearance of spots, it’s not the only cause.
Among the causes of spots on the hands we can include prolonged exposure to sunlight , especially in the most dangerous hours (ie from 11 to 15). In these hours it is good to protect yourself from the sun with a high protection, but it would be better to stay under some decidedly shady porch.
But the sun is not the only responsible for the spots on the hands, there are situations that predispose us to the deleterious action of the sun’s rays. Female hormones and their alterations, for example, can make the skin more sensitive to UV rays. This can happen during pregnancy , but also when taking oral contraceptives or in menopause. Sometimes acne or lack of exfoliation can also cause spots on the skin but this happens mainly on the face.
Once the spots have appeared, we can still counter them and try to mitigate them. Some natural remedies are simple. For example, you can make lemon juice applicationsor soak your hands for about 15 minutes in a solution made of water and lemon juice. Apple cider vinegar is also a good natural remedy and you can substitute it for lemon (¾ of water and ¼ of apple cider vinegar). Lemon acts as a natural peeling, while vinegar softens the skin.
If you don’t have very delicate skin, you can also dab the spots with cotton wool soaked in hydrogen peroxide , which is an excellent whitener. Or you can use aloe vera gel which is perfect for moisturizing the skin, renewing it deeply and even reducing blemishes.
If the stains on the hands are very marked, you can contrast them with the help of masks prepared with ingredients that are certainly present in your pantry ., but you have to do it often, at least three times a week. Cucumber and lemon mask
All you need is a kitchen mixer to blend a peeled cucumber with the juice of half a lemon, a handful of parsley and a tablespoon of wheat germ oil. A creamy mixture is obtained to be applied to the hands for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizer. Turmeric mask This energizing mask
also eliminates wrinkles , but it is to be applied in the evening as turmeric tends to color the skin a little for a few hours. Just emulsify a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of turmeric and apply the mixture for 40 minutes every evening and rinse with water. Strong effect. Apply the moisturizer immediately afterwards.“White” mask
The white of potatoes and milk to reduce dark spots
Of course, if combined with honey. In practice, proceed as for making a mashed potatoes with a single potato and without salting the cooking water. Remove the peel, mash it and add it to two tablespoons of milk and a tablespoon of honey. Mix well and apply for 20 minutes.
