Skin discoloration (I have dark stains)

Lemons contain citric acid, which effectively whitens dark stains and sun spots and must be applied regularly. However, the often application of lemon juice on the skin can cause irritation and in order to avoid this, it should be mixed with a little bit of honey and apply as a mask. The procedure is very simple:

Cut the lemon into thin slices and rub the affected areas every day, or mix the lemon juice with a teaspoon of honey and apply it on all the problematic areas. Leave it on for about half an hour, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Horseradish is a traditional product and excellent for lightening the freckles and dark stains on your skin. In order to achieve the proper effect, it should be used at least twice a week.

1. Mix 1/4 cup of yoghurt, 1/2 a tablespoon of grated horseradish on a fine grater and a tablespoon of oat flour.
2. Mix it gently until you get homogeneous mixture.
3. Cover your previously cleansed face with gauze.
4. Then apply the mask and leave it for 15-20 minutes.

The best effect is achieved if the mask is applied in the evening, before bedtime, because it's not recommended exposure to the sun after the treatment.

The papaya fruit protects the skin and has a similar action as the lemon. It cleans the skin and stimulates its renewal and the papain from the fruit prevents the production of the enzyme tyrosine, which causes the creation of melanin. It's recommended to rub the stains with a half of  papaya and leave it for a couple of minutes. After that rinse it with lukewarm water.

These groceries are excellent for reducing the production of melanin in the skin. 

1. Mix one tablespoon of apple vinegar with onion juice ( previously grated and drained ) and apply it on the skin.
2. After half an hour rinse it with cold water.

This is considered the fastest way to remove the dark stains on the face. It takes persistence and a lot of repeating of the procedure several times during the week.

This is one of the most effective face masks that lightens the stains and scars, evens the skin complexion and gives you a softer skin which shines with full glow of health and beauty. 

Ingredients: 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 a teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.

1. Mix all the ingredients together into a paste.
2. Apply it on the face avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Leave it on for 30 minutes... or at  least for 10 minutes if you can't withstand the prickling. It's only for 5 minutes and then it disappears. 
3. Remove the mask with warm water and apply your usual face cream.

Keep in mind that this mask acts gradually. Apply it 2 times a week and you will soon notice a big improvement on the skin.

Avene D-Pigment Riche cream is great for lightening the brown or very dark stains on the skin and it evens the skin complexion. It contains Avene thermal water, which soothes and it feels very good on the skin. It can be used separately or as an addition to dermatological treatments after complete healing of the skin.

Apply the cream in the evening on a previously cleansed skin on the affected areas ( face, neck, arms ). The regular and prolonged use of the mandatory daily protection against UV rays ensures optimum efficiency.

You can buy it here.

1. In a blender chop one onion, squeeze its juice in a bowl and to that add same ammount of vinegar.
2. Using a cottonwool rub the dark stains with the liquid.
3. After 40 minutes rinse it off.
4. Repeat this once or twice a day ( it's best to apply it at night because of the strong odor of the onion ).

Both onions and vinegar are rich with acids, which give the skin a natural peeling and allow its faster reconstruction.