Brown spots on face are a symbol of aging. The brown spots are also called liver spots. Since they appear when aging, they are also called as age spots also. The main cause of brown spots is due to the prolonged exposure to the sun. These spots occur on face because of excessive production of melanin. These excess melanin produced may come together under the skin forming dark spots and this dark spots may lead to the formation of brown spots.
There are many methods to prevent these brown spots which make the face ugly. Some of the methods are

1. A mixture of apple cider vinegar and orange may be applied on to these spots till they fade.
2. Sometimes grated onion may be added to apple cider vinegar may be used to reduce brown spots. This onion juice has a positive effect on brown spots.
3. Lemon juice can also be applied to these brown spots because the lemon juice has bleaching qualities.
4. A mixture of oatmeal, sandalwood powder, rose water and milk helps to slowly fade out the brown spots.
5. Applying aloe vera gel is proved to be a great method to reduce brown spots. The anti-inflammatory property of this gel makes it to be useful for this purpose.
6. Rubbing of papaya peel or water melon peel is also found useful in controlling the brown spots. Healing property of these peels makes it to be used against brown spots. Fruits having vitamin E contains certain enzymes which fight against brown spots. Vitamin E can also be applied directly to brown spots.
7. Sometimes castor oil is also used. This is directly applied to brown spots.
8. Mashed potato can also be used to fade out these spots.
9. A mixture of yogurt, apple cider, aloe vera gel and lemon juice is also to reduce brown spots.

Basic treatment for brown spots is to apply sunscreen when going out.Inorder to prevent aggravation cover your face and head. Sometimes laser treatment also be used be used .This not only reduce brown spots but also treats the skin from uneven texture and coloring.

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