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.
Generally, dark spots, also known as hyper pigmentation or age spots, develop as a side effect of sun damage, aging, 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. Nevertheless, more human studies need to be carried out to prove if it is effective in the long-term.
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. But this is not a proven treatment, and there is no firm evidence from human trials, it is an interesting area of exploration.
However, even though these natural plant extracts can be more gentle than synthetic chemicals, they can also bother people. 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. The treatment is similar to professional cryotherapy but must be carefully applied. 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 a nice easy and available option, but they’re not a universal fix. 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 go ahead to try natural treatments for skin tags or dark spots, do it on a regular basis, with some caution, and test a new product on a small patch of skin first and know when it’s time to get professional help.