When unprotected skin is exposed to the sun’s rays or other sources of ultraviolet light, flat brown or black spots may appear. This effect also arises as a result of natural aging, as described by MedlinePlus, a website of the United States National Library of Medicine.

In general, skin spots are common after 40 years of age and appear mainly in areas that have had the greatest exposure to the sun, for example: the back of the hands, the face, the forearms, the forehead and shoulders.

These spots are usually flat and painless and do not represent a health hazard, however, if they do not present these characteristics and generate pain or another sensation, it is important to see a medical specialist to receive an accurate diagnosis.

In most cases, stains of this type do not require specialized treatment. As such, a doctor may prescribe the use of lotions or creams to remove stains. Other options are cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Natural treatment

As usual in natural medicine, there is a home remedy that could help treat these spots. However, it is pertinent to consult a doctor beforehand to act with greater security.

The Mundo Deportivo portal, in its OneHowTo section, reports that hydrogen peroxide is a potentially useful remedy to improve the appearance of the skin, however, it adds that a special type of this liquid is required.

In general, common hydrogen peroxide to disinfect wounds has low amounts of hydrogen peroxide, now, if the objective is to improve the appearance of the skin, the aforementioned portal recommends 20-volume water, that is, it contains a greater amount of hydrogen peroxide without posing a health risk, since a product superior to what is indicated could be toxic and abrasive for the skin.

Does it work for facial blemishes?

OneHowTo highlights that the antiseptic and whitening properties of hydrogen peroxide could help reduce skin imperfections such as facial spots caused by the sun’s rays.

Process:

  • Apply a natural mask on the face to exfoliate it.
  • With the help of a cotton ball, apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the stains you want to remove.
  • Gently tap on these areas, without rubbing the product all over the skin.
  • Leave to act for approximately 15 minutes. After the time, rinse the face with plenty of water.

This treatment can be done at night, because if the skin is exposed to the sun after receiving hydrogen peroxide, the product could stain the fabric permanently. Similarly, it is advisable to use sunscreen to avoid short, medium and long-term damage to the skin.

Consequences of hydrogen peroxide on the face

Although the treatment is associated with the elimination of facial blemishes, it is important to keep in mind that there are consequences and contraindications to the use of hydrogen peroxide on the skin.

  • It is possible that, right after the use of hydrogen peroxide, redness appears on the skin. If they last for too long, it is pertinent to stop the treatment.
  • If hydrogen peroxide causes burns or an allergic reaction, treatment should also be discontinued.
  • Hydrogen peroxide can cause dry skin, so it is important to apply moisturizer after each use.

In the event of the appearance of irritations, burns, persistent redness or any other negative symptom on the skin, it is advisable to go to a medical specialist and immediately discontinue treatment to avoid possible complications.

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