How to get rid of spots



Spots on the skin are unsightly and can diminish your self-esteem. Instead of looking at the latest outfit you just bought or how you're styling your hair, someone sees you and immediately sees a spot that detracts from your natural beauty. If you have a big day, like pictures or a date coming up, you want to remove the spot or spots as quickly as possible without spending too much money.

Before bed, apply a basic white toothpaste to the spot. The toothpaste dries it out and prevents it from getting any larger during the night while you sleep. No matter what treatment you select, always lay something down on your pillowcase such as a hand towel to prevent it from staining.

Another option, and a natural remedy, is to use tea tree oil. It acts as a natural antiseptic and also works to dry the spots out. Add a few drops of it to some warm water and wash your face in the morning and before bed with it.

Drinking plenty of water also helps keep your skin looking clear and prevents future breakouts from surfacing. On average, medical professionals state that you should drink a minimum of 8 glasses a day and more during the summer months when you're sweating more often.

A healthy diet goes a long way towards ensuring the skin is clear because when you are completely hydrated, your skin does not have the chance to get as oily and less, or no, breakouts of spots occur. Overall, reducing the amount of oily and fatty foods in your diet and keeping your skin clear are the two most sure-fire ways of eliminating the appearance of acne and spots.


6 tips to get rid of spots

  1. Keep your skin clean
  2. Drink plenty of water (a minimum of 8 glasses a day)
  3. Maintain a healthy diet reducing the amount of oily and fatty foods you eat.
  4. When you have a spot, before bed, apply a basic white toothpaste to the spot.
  5. Another option, is to use tea tree oil, a natural remedy which acts as a natural antiseptic and helps drying the spots out. Add a few drops of it to some warm water and wash your face in the morning and before bed with it.
  6. No matter what treatment you select, always lay something down on your pillowcase such as a hand towel to prevent it from staining.

Makeup may cover up the spots in the short-term, but actually clogs the pores up and can contribute to worse breakouts in the future. If you must wear make up, look for a brand that is geared towards sensitive skin and use it minimally. Always wash it off at night before going to bed so it doesn't have a chance to sit and cause harm.

Time is another factor that comes into play but isn't one that can be manipulated. Many spots fade after time, and those that suffer from acne, may even outgrow the condition as they approach adulthood.