How to Remove Dark Skin Blemishes

Blemishes are often associated with acne-prone skin. Flare ups and scarring from healing acne leaves behind discoloration, leaving your skin looking splotchy at best. Treating and preventing flare-ups requires following

a good skin care regimen and taking extra precaution to avoid future blemish formation. Before starting any at-home treatments, consult your physician or dermatologist to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

Dark skin blemishes, spots and other skin markings are common on some individuals. Such skin spots may be caused by a variety of skin health factors. These include genetics, aging, diet and skin damage caused by the sun's UV rays. Learn how to fade and remove dark skin spots and blemishes to restore your body's youthful look.

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Blemishes
There are several easily available natural substances that can be used for the removal of skin blemishes. Some of the most effective natural treatments are listed below:

Sandalwood Powder: Since ages sandalwood powder is known to have been in use for curing skin problems. It has some natural medicinal properties that woks wonders on blemishes. For this you have to prepare a thick paste by mixing up water and sandalwood powder and apply it on the spots and blemishes of the skin. Allow it to dry up and then wash off with cold water. If apply it regularly, the blemishes will lighten in a very short time.

Honey: The antibacterial properties of honey works wonders on blemishes. Take some honey in a bowl and heat it lightly to make it lukewarm. Care should be taken that the honey is not overheated or else you will get burns. You can add some wheat germ into it for better results. Apply the mixture all over the skin with a light hand. Wait for about 15 minutes and then wash it off first with warm water and then with cold water.

Lemon Juice: Lemon juice can act as a bleaching agent and lighten the blemishes to a great extent. There are different combination of lemon juice that can be used to treat blemishes. You can simply mix it up with a few drops of water and apply it over the blemishes. Mix juice of a lemon and one teaspoon of sugar and use it on the marks of  skin. A mixture of lemon juice and honey is equally effective on the dark spots. After application of the mixture, wait for 15-20 minutes and then wash off.

Strawberry Pack: This pack has to be kept on the skin surface overnight for best effect. For this you need 2-3 strawberries that are mashed with a fork and add some vinegar into it. Mix them well to make a thick and consistent paste and apply on each and every blemish of the face. Let it dry a bit and then go to bed. Next morning wash your face and see the difference for yourself.

Skin Care for Blemishes
A proper skin care is essential to improve the skin health which in turn will help the blemishes to disappear really fast with treatments. The main steps of skin care regime are as follows:

Step#1: Cleanse your face with a mild cleansing soap to get rid of the dirt and grease from the face. It should be done twice a day, once in the morning and once at night before going to bed.
Step#2: After washing the face, you should apply a toner or an astringent to reduce the skin pores. Toning of the skin should be followed by moisturizing of the skin.
Step#3: You should exfoliate the skin with the help of a mild exfoliating scrub to get rid of dead skin and other impurities that tend to block up the facial pores and cause acne. However, do not scrub the skin hard as it can damage to the skin.
Step#4: During the day, apply a generous amount of a good quality sunscreen lotion before stepping out in the sun. This is because the sun tend to darken the blemishes further.
Step#5: At night, before retiring for the day, apply lacto calamine lotion on the face. This lotion soaks up extra oil from the skin and works well on blemishes.