- How It Helps: Baking soda has a slightly alkaline nature, which helps balance the pH of your skin. A balanced pH helps keep the skin healthy and free of excess oils, preventing the buildup of pigmentation that contributes to age spots.
- What You Can Expect: Your skin may appear more radiant and even-toned with consistent use.
3. Lightening Effect:
- How It Helps: Baking soda has natural brightening properties that can help reduce the visibility of age spots by lightening the pigmentation. Combined with other ingredients like lemon juice or honey, it can work as an effective natural bleaching agent.
- What You Can Expect: Over time, the darkened areas will gradually lighten, revealing a more even complexion.
How to Use Baking Soda for Age Spots:
1. Baking Soda and Water Paste:
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1-2 teaspoons of water
- Instructions:
- Mix the baking soda with water to form a thick paste.
- Apply the paste to the affected area (age spots) and gently massage for about 2-3 minutes.
- Let the paste sit on the spots for another 2-3 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
- Pat your skin dry and apply your regular moisturizer.
- Use this method 2-3 times a week for best results.
2. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice Scrub:
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- Instructions:
- Mix the baking soda and lemon juice to create a scrub-like texture.
- Gently massage the mixture into your skin, focusing on areas with age spots.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes (be cautious if you have sensitive skin).
- Rinse off with lukewarm water and follow with moisturizer.
- Use this remedy once a week. Lemon juice has natural bleaching properties, so it will enhance the brightening effect of baking soda.