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Natural Remedies:
- Lemon Juice β The natural citric acid can help lighten dark spots over time. Apply fresh lemon juice with a cotton ball, leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse. Use sunscreen afterward, as lemon makes skin sun-sensitive.
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) β Contains natural acids that may fade age spots. Mix with equal parts water, dab on affected areas, and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
- Aloe Vera β Has soothing and skin-brightening properties. Use fresh aloe gel daily on spots.
π€ 2. Moles
Moles are clusters of pigmented skin cells β most are benign, but always monitor for changes.
Natural Remedies:
- Garlic Paste β Garlic contains enzymes that may break down mole-forming cells. Crush fresh garlic, apply to the mole, and cover with a bandage overnight. Repeat daily for up to a week. Stop if skin becomes irritated.
- Iodine Tincture β A few drops applied daily may slowly break down mole tissue. This method is less harsh than garlic, but results take longer.
π·οΈ 3. Skin Tags
These small, soft, skin-colored growths often appear on the neck, underarms, or eyelids β totally harmless, but sometimes annoying.
Natural Remedies:
- Tea Tree Oil β Dab pure tea tree oil on the tag twice daily using a cotton swab. Its drying and antibacterial properties may help the tag fall off in a few weeks.
- Apple Cider Vinegar β Soak a cotton ball in ACV, tape it over the tag, and leave it for a few hours daily. It may darken and fall off over time.
- Banana Peel β Some say placing a small piece of peel over the tag (inside part against skin) and covering it overnight can help dry it out naturally.
π¦ 4. Warts
Warts are caused by a virus (HPV) and often appear on hands, feet, or knees. Theyβre contagious, so treat carefully.
Natural Remedies:
- Duct Tape Method β Cover the wart with duct tape for 6 days, then soak and file it down gently. Repeat until itβs gone. Surprisingly effective!
- Apple Cider Vinegar β Its acidity helps destroy wart tissue. Soak a cotton ball, tape it over the wart overnight, and repeat daily. May sting a bit!
- Garlic Paste β Apply crushed garlic directly to the wart and cover. Its antiviral properties may help.