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Our customs eventually we end up taking their toll, both physically and mentally. In this case I’m speaking about those oft unsightly “sunspots.” For some reason, thought they affect both woman and men, women seem to care more about them. While generally these spots appear in middle age or later, certain habits like unprotected exposure to UV rays, misuse of cosmetics, use of contraceptives, smoking, and poor nutrition can all cause them to appear earlier. Obviously, over-exposure to the sun is a big culprit.
So what to do if you have few? Before resorting to harsh creams and chemicals that offer fleeting results at very high prices, why not experiment with a few tried and true methods passed down from generation to generation? Here are a couple recipes from Grandma, with a very successful record!.
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and the first step is to prevent further dark spots. Please remember to protect yourself from the sun by using a broad spectrum sunblock everyday! Onto the treatments… In the evening, prepare a toner with the juice of one lemon and a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (10 vol). Apply it to the spots every night before bed.
The Second anti-stain recipe from Grandma: Two teaspoons of milk powder and again one of hydrogen peroxide, plus two drops of glycerin to prepare a whitening cream. It should also be applied at night, because during the, day hydrogen peroxide may worsen the stain, so in the morning, wash the affected area and apply a sunscreen! Do not forget that antioxidants are essential for our skin, and there are many rich foods and drinks which contain them. My favorite ways to get my antioxidants? Artichoke tapas accompanied by a nice glass of wine, and what better place to drink wine and enjoy a few days off to Spain. Rent apartments in Barcelona to a enjoy a rejuvenating weekend escape
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