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Age Spots Home Remedy

Find age spot treatments and home remedies for age spots and sun spots, using natural cures and herbal products.

Shahzad Malik, Ph.D.
3–5 minutes
Age Spots Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Age Spots

Age spots

Age spots (also known as sun spots, liver spots, and lentigines), are harmless, flat, yellow or brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the back of the hands, neck and face of people above the age of 40. These age spots are usually not serious, but instead are mainly an annoyance since they can reveal a person’s age. However, if you have irregular, dark spots that increase in size or change color/texture, have them checked by a doctor since they could be a sign of skin cancer.

Causes of Age Spots

Sun spots

Age spots are commonly a sign of sun damage by having the skin exposed to the sun over many years. In more serious situations, they can be due to impaired liver function or dietary and nutritional deficiencies.

For example, as we age, our metabolism changes and the liver can become overwhelmed with toxins. If the liver cannot rid the body of these toxins, age spots (liver spots) can begin to develop. Oxidation within the body and a lack of antioxidants in your diet can also play an important role in the development of age spots.

It is important to remember that age spots take years to form and eliminating them will take time, too. But don’t give up! Try one of the remedies below for a few months, and if they don’t improve simply try another one. Also, as a preventative measure, always use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 if you plan to be outdoors in the sun for extended periods of time.

Home Remedies for Age Spots Treatment

Apple Cider Vinegar

When Apple Cider Vinegar is mixed with onion juice and applied directly to the skin, it can help you to get rid of age spots and sun spots.

  • Finely chop or blend an onion, and use a strainer or cheese cloth to squeeze and extract the juice.
  • Take one part of Apple Cider Vinegar and one part of onion juice and mix them together.
  • Dab a cotton pad into the solution and apply it directly onto the age spots.

Leave this on the skin for a minimum of 30 minutes, and as long as you are comfortable with it. Repeat this once a day for approximately 6 weeks and you should begin to notice a gradual improvement.

Always patch test first, as onion juice or ACV may irritate sensitive skin.

To speed up the process, you can mix 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar and a pinch of salt into 12 oz. of water (hot or cold), and drink this once daily for a month. This will not only improve your age spots, but it will also give you a healthy young glow and make you feel energized and active. If you find the taste of the vinegar to be too strong, try adding a tablespoon of honey as a natural sweetener.

Always use a glass or steel straw when drinking apple cider vinegar to help protect your tooth enamel.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera juice or gel has long been known as a general healing agent for skin problems, particularly burns. Many people have also found it to be helpful in reducing the visual appearance of age spots. Simply rub the juice or gel directly onto the affected areas twice a day, and leave it on the skin for at least 45 minutes each time. Within a month you should begin to notice improvements.

Lemon Juice

The acid in Lemon juice has been shown to help fade the appearance of age spots. Simply dab fresh lemon juice directly onto the spots twice daily and you should begin to notice improvements in about two months. Leave the juice on the skin for at least 30 minutes, or as long as you are comfortable with it. You can also leave the juice on the skin overnight.

NOTE: If you plan to go outdoors, wait for the juice to dry as it increases the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight.

Castor Oil Remedy for Age Spots

Castor Oil has been shown to improve the appearance of age spots. Simple rub the oil directly onto the affected skin areas once in the morning and once in the evening. This should help fade the spots within a month.

Another effective remedy is to mix equal parts organic cold-pressed castor oil and baking soda (e.g., 1 tbsp each) to form a paste. Gently use as a scrub on areas with age spots, dark spots, or sun spots once or twice a month. Always patch test first, as baking soda may irritate sensitive skin.

References

Rashmi Sarkar, Pooja Arora, & K Vijay Garg.
Cosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation: What is Available?
J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2013 Jan-Mar; 6(1): 411.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to your doctor before trying a new remedy, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.

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  1. Rose

    Thank you! I’m curious as to where I can find it and how to use it?

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  2. Sam

    @ Jenn – I use Apple Cider Vinegar and onion juice mixed together for dark spots on my face and it’s helping me. After a few months of use the dark brown spots look way lighter now. Use a blender to crush one onion and squeeze its juice into an airtight jar. Add the same amount of organic ACV as the onion juice in the jar and mix them both well. Dab a cotton ball in this mix and apply it on the dark spots every night for overnight and wash it in the morning. Keep putting the ACV mix on until the brown spots are gone. Make sure to use a good sunblock with SPF 50 or higher during the day. I hope it helps!

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  3. Jenn

    I have brown spots on my legs and feet below my knees. I am very light skin and it looks like my feet are dirty. How do I get them to be white again?

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  4. Rosa

    Love it! I will try these remedies out. Also drinking apple cider vinegar with warm water or lemon squeezed in warm water especially first thing in the morning before eating works amazing. You can alternate if you like and it feels great after a few weeks:)

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  5. HALA ASSI

    Pomegranate syrup will remove and heal the age spots fast but make sure you are buying the real 100% pure pomegranate syrup.

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  6. Sherry

    I just turned 50. I have age/liver spots. I don’t know how to get rid of them. I have been trying the organic apple cider vinegar for two weeks now – they are still there. It’s not working for me. I have also tried other remedies and they did not work either. I wish I could find something that helps. Someone please help me!

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  7. Desiree

    I used Vantex and had beautiful skin. They are out at the stores so I started using Ambi and it broke me out bad because it has glycerine in it. I have combination skin and can’t stand that glycerine and oil in it. I have black spots on my face now. What can I use to get rid of these black spots? Thanks!

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  8. Corinne

    I just made a batch of Apple Cider Vinegar and Onion Juice – I found that I can cut the onion up into small cubes and use a Garlic Press to extract the juice! Works great – hope the mixture works just as well on my spots. I’ll post an update in about a month. Really burns the eyes til it dries -darn onions!

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  9. Valeria jones

    I have had cold sores and they are leaving very bad spots on my lips. I am trying to find a home remedy.

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  10. selene luz

    I have tried lots of things (store creams, etc.) for a particular dark spot on my upper cheek. I am fair skinned, so everything shows on my skin. I wanted to share this easypeezy remedy, use aloe vera (fresh from plant)! It is working beautifully and I only apply it every few days or so. Enjoy!

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  11. Charlie

    The lemon juice tip work wonders! Thank you!

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  12. Heather

    Try Flexitol Heel Balm on cracking skin.  It works!

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  13. vicki

    This sounds like something I would use. Is it at the grocers?

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  14. amy

    I take one capsule by mouth of evening primrose oil in the morning and at night. Helps with eczema and dry cracked skin.

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  15. Bonnie

    Eucerin cream, not lotion, apply regularly and you will not have cracking skin. I use this and it keeps my eczema in check. Good Health!

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  16. Regina amarante

    Thank you and God bless you. I will try the age spot remedy.

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  17. angie

    I started using an equal part onion juice/apple cider vinegar on a couple of spots on my face just yesterday. I actually noticed a difference today. Thanks!

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  18. Sukie

    What soap can I use to get rid of age spots?

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  19. E.Muniz

    Rub down all the affected areas with Vaseline before bed for about a week. You will get immediate relief.

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  20. Kitty

    I use coconut oil as a moisturizer, and also works on age spots. I don’t have any on my face and I am 62.

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  21. rue

    Mix one part of water & one part of apple cider vinegar, a drop or two of oregano oil. Apply on face at night, as a toner, followed by a moisturizer after few minutes.

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  22. Leisa Babb

    I have very bad cracked and dry skin on my fingers. Now my feet are cracking and my legs are dry. I usually put band aids on them because of the cracking. What to do?

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  23. ella

    I would recommend using Royale Kojic Papaya soap for pimples and blotchy remnants from pimples. You can order this from Facebook Estrella Estrada or Star Royale. She is selling the original soap not imitations.

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  24. Shari

    Head and Shoulders shampoo works on sunspots. Just dab on sunspots and sleep with it overnight. Should be gone in a few days.

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  25. wildfoxymama

    Two tablespoons honey and one teaspoon cinnamon. Mix into a paste and apply to clean face. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water to remove from face and then rinse with cold water to close pores. I’m 48 years old and have kids with the same problem. It takes time but it works. Honey and lemon also work well on age spots and freckles.

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  26. Ms Indu

    How can I control sunspots on my face and hand?

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  27. Diana

    There is actually a product sold by proactiv that has an ingredient called hydroquinone in it for dark spot removal. They sell product with this same active ingredient I am 100% certain at GNC and other stores. The substance is extremely effective when used 2-3 times daily. It does however bleach the skin and can have reactions with other chemicals so make sure to research it before you mix it. Also, especially for acne scars (especially fresh red ones) tea tree oil is extremely effective. It has antibiotic qualities that make it perfect for acne scars. I have mixed it with vitamin e oil, the tea tree oil is slightly menthol in nature, and saw overnight results in the appearance of the red marks from my recent acne.

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  28. gulbawineh

    Hi, I have 2 large and about 15 small age spots on my face, I start using lemone jusce and sugar (for scrub) and l.j.+honey,l.j.+honey+oatmeal, as a mask at nights. They getting lighter(I think) but far from disappearing,I am doing it at nights only, suppose i to get done 2-3 X day, and use virgin olive oil after washing it off as moisturizer. I would apperciate if some one can let me know if i am in the right track.Thank you

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  29. abilene

    I have used health food store deeply-mined food grade dry clay on all of my children. Handle clay cleanly as it absorbs everything. Use a stainless steel spoon and try a teaspoon mixed with filtered water so it is thin and apply thinly to assess any sensation. If it feels okay, leave on overnight. It will dry and fall off powdery but some will cling. Rinse in the morning, do not scrub or open healing areas by overscrubbing. Just rinse in the shower. Continue each night for a week and assess result. Do not use thickly–will attach and not come off without taking skin with it!

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  30. mona tyson

    My daughter is 35yrs old and is suffering from a very bad case of acne on her cheeks. They are dark and blotchy, what home remedy can she use to remove them. She is very embarrassed.

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  31. Andrew

    I had mine lasered off by my dermatologist. Very pleased with the results…

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  32. Melissa

    Where on line did you buy this peel? Is it for freckles and age spots?

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  33. Zainab

    I have sunspots on my face, neck and shoulders.. Need a quick treatment of that

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  34. Habeeb

    Please (subscribe ) email to home remedies web. Thank you.

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  35. Uma

    Use goats milk and lemon to lighten your skin for old birds and if you in your teens and 20’s, drink a lot of water and cleanse your skin with lemon daily.

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  36. lucy

    My mom has age spots or you can say liver spots on her face, she tried hydroquinion bleach cream and tri-luma she did laser treatment did’nt work & some thing just came out in market peel tablet treatment she did that paid lot’s of money after the peel treatment her spots are gone for a month, then it came back even worst,i think this problem is internal not the external somebody above said its internal problem and i agree i will tell my mom to try your recipe for morning drink,raw broccli,kale,parsely,celery,aloe vera juice to drikn every day, thanks for your advice:)

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  37. CERETHA

    My dr told me to use selsun blue on my brown spots it works put on brown spots leave on for about 1or 2 hrs or longer
    Twice a day for 2 or3 days.

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  38. Sin

    I used castor oil for three months, my age spots are larger, it will bring a turd out but not dark skin age spots

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  39. Mary Ann

    Please don’t use apple cider vinegar instead use lemon juice with honey leave it for 30 minutes do it 2 x a day rinse it off with cold water and apply your moisturizer i’m using city light radiant facial cream, use a sunscreen with SPF 30……

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  40. gina

    To whoever said castor oil doesn’t work is wrong. If you put a dab of DMSO then the castor oil works it’s much faster! It got rid of a number of big moles on my neck in addition to a couple of big warts on my arms..they never came back! My Love bird bit off the smaller ones for me!! (Lmao)

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  41. Terri

    I too just read an interesting article about using apple cider vinegar for helping age spots and many other things, as well (see link below). You dab the apple cider vinegar on your age spot and leave it on overnight. I’m going to try this starting tonight using pure undiluted, apple cider vinegar. Believe me, at 60 y/o, I’ve got plenty of age spots to choose from to conduct this test.
    http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5875/15-Reasons-to-Use-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Every-Day.html

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  42. Kelli

    The description shown above all the reviews explains the causes of dark spots, age spots, sun spots. Whichever name you choose to call them. The recommendations given are all very good.
    There are also many recommendations on other natural or herbal websites for taking Gotu Kola internally as an herbal supplement. They sell this in capsule form and the recommended dosage would be listed on the bottle. It stimulates collagen and increases new cell growth and has been shown to help with dark spots. If you take medication for any medical condition you should consult with your doctor or an herbalist who has a degree in this field. Castor Oil, which comes from Castor Beans, has been shown to be very effective for dark/age/sun spots along with other various skin and/or hair problems. It is fairly inexpensive and can be purchased online or in health and nutrition stores. Another remedy is Licorice Root Extract, which has been shown to lighten skin and evens out skin tone.
    Ginger Root Extract diluted in a small amount of water or pure Aloe Vera Juice (not aloe vera gel from the store) increases circulation in the skin when applied topically. Bearberry (Uva Ursi) Extract contains Arbutin which also lightens skin.
    For the person with skin tags, you could go to your doctor and have these removed easily. I believe there is also a product that is sold in stores in the health care aisle that is for skin tag removal but please use caution and read the instructions carefully. You may also want to apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage as soon as the skin tag falls off. Please DO NOT use Compound W on skin tags or dark spots. This product is intended for warts and has an extremely high amount of Salicylic Acid which will burn your skin.(but you could have nice scar tissue to replace the dark spots)
    A lot of people call them age spots for a reason. Over time, as we age, our bodies accumulate toxins from …….basically everywhere and everything. Especially if you eat a diet that contains highly processed foods, soda, sugar etc. All of that combined with years and years of sun exposure (even in small amounts) and you begin to see these spots. If you are going to be in the sun for longer than 20 minutes you really should wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 15. Fair skinned people (or people with a lot of freckles) should increase the SPF to a higher number and apply before even going into the sun.
    Another cause, as shown above, can be due to toxins building up in the liver. Our liver is the hardest working organ in our bodies and is also affected by everything we consume (willingly) and external pollutants that most people don’t even think about. Sometimes the liver can use a little detoxification and I don’t care what website you look at Milk Thistle will be listed as one of THE BEST for liver function. You should consult your doctor before taking this if you have any type of history or problems with Liver or Gallbladder disease before taking this supplement.
    Our entire body functions from the center out. Meaning: the digestive system is the center of everything and all other organs and body systems respond to the functioning of this system. Be it good or bad. Your diet, medications, nutritional deficiencies all affect the digestive system, which in turn affects everything else. Including your skin largest organ of the body) and hair and nails. Take great care in what you feed or put into your body and you will see great results.

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  43. that’s life

    To PS…You’re an idiot! This is a page for people with health issues & you’re on here cutting people down for the way they use the English language? Go to your room!!!!

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  44. Peter

    Use the algae supplement astaxanthin to prevent sun damage, wrinkles, age spots, and freckles

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  45. Zee

    I have skin tags on both side of my neck. I always have to cover mu neck and the skin also around my neck is dark. I like to dress up and tie my hair in different ways, but because of this i can’t.Plz kindly show me a remedy that really works fast. As I’m going to get married in two months time. Thanks.

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  46. bella

    Castor oil does not help i have been using it for 6 months the age spots they are still there you talking rubbish why you saying castor its good for age spots you talking from your ass

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  47. NorahlynneNorahminer

    I used Bio-oil twice a day and after about three weeks or so it scraped off with my fingernail. That’s the third one on my face that I got rid of. It really worked and the age spot was quite large and raised. The other ones have never come back. Give it a try and let us know if it worked for you as well.

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  48. LOVELY

    taking plenty of water,taking proper diet by avoiding oils,sleepng atlest 8 hr/dy is the best remedie to avoid agening

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  49. MammaD

    To the person criticising others understanding of the English language. I would like to point out that neither do you, as you’re spelling of basterdizing with a Z does not have any business in the English language. I am more concerned about your ignorance and attitude towards people who may be dyslexic or have any other reason for not being up to your so called standards. Ignorance comes in many forms as you have proved.

    “Who are you people and where did you learn the English language? I think you all (should all) should go back to school to (and) learn how to write and speak (talk) before you begin dispensing advice to others. Who could understand such a bastardizing of the English language?!? Wow, is this what our school system is teaching these days?)

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  50. Gloria Ukwat

    Pls how do I get rid of white patches from my legs, I don’t know what it is, some say it’s liver spot or cream reaction.

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