Your skin is constantly being exposed to different chemicals and factors such as sun and pollution.
But it also suffers from hormonal imbalances, stress, and unhealthy diets.
The most common issues that our skin endures are moles, warts, skin tags, age spots, and
blackheads.
The good news is that there are numerous natural ways to treat these problems!
While these “natural treatments” are not cures and they should not replace professional
medical treatment, it’s worth it to try them out!
Before trying any of these natural remedies out, always be sure to speak to a doctor or
dermatologist first to make sure that what you are doing is safe.
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1 Moles: Moles are common growths on a person's skin.
Most people actually have about 10 to 40 moles all over their bodies.
Most moles are not harmful and do not pose any health risks.
Moles which could be harmful are ones that change over time.
These changes can include differences in color or shape.
These types of moles could be a sign of skin cancer, which is why it is always a good idea
to visit a dermatologist if you notice any changes in shape, size, or color in a mole
on your body.
According to MedicineNet, a mole is composed of melanocytes, which are the pigment-producing
cells of the skin.
When moles are exposed to the sun, they become darker and can appear anywhere on the skin.
To remove them naturally, Healthline suggests that you tap garlic to the mole so you can
break it down from the inside.
This is one of the most effective natural remedies for removing moles because of the
enzymes that are in garlic.
These enzymes help break down the collections of pigment-producing cells.
Garlic also helps lighten the color of the mole as well.
Another effective natural remedy for removing moles is apple cider vinegar, says Healthline.
This is a popular remedy because of the acidity that is in apple cider vinegar.
The acidity helps scab the mole and if it works effectively, it will fall off over time.
To perform this remedy, dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and put it on the affected
area.
Put a bandage on it and put medical tape on it.
Leave it on overnight and do this for 10 days or until the mole falls off.
We should note that certain home mole removal methods can be harmful.
As tempting as some of these techniques may be, sometimes it is best to visit a dermatologist
instead.
Although there are certain creams you can buy at pharmacies which can remove moles,
many of these creams can result in large scars which take the mole’s place.
Another risk that is involved with removing a mole by yourself is that if it is not checked
by a dermatologist, you won't know if the mole is cancerous or not.
If you remove a mole yourself and the mole is cancerous, it could spread throughout your
body.
This is extremely dangerous, and is why you should never consider removing your own mole
by yourself.
It is always best to see a dermatologist first to ensure that it is not cancerous or to have
it removed professionally.
2 Warts: Healthline defines warts as bumps on your skin that are caused by human papillomavirus.
The best treatment for removing warts is apple cider vinegar according to Healthline.
The acid in vinegar burns and slowly destroys the infected skin, which can cause the wart
to fall off.
The irritation of the acid in apple cider vinegar actually stimulates the ability to
fight off the wart.
To perform this remedy, mix two parts of apple cider vinegar with water.
Soak a cotton ball in the mixed solution and apply it directly to the wart.
Tape the cotton to the wart and leave it on overnight and remove it in the morning.
Repeat this every night until the wart falls off.
There are also many different over the counter wart removers you can purchase if you do not
want to risk removing a wart on your own.
3 Skin Tags: Skin tags are soft, benign growths that form within the skin folds of the armpits,
eyelids, groin, and breasts, says Healthline.
These types of growths are loose collagen fibers that become stuck inside a thicker
area of skin.
Skin tags are considered harmless, and do not cause medical complications.
In fact, some skin tags can fall off on their own, while medical removal is available as
well.
Some people remove their skin tags because certain larger skin tags can cause pain when
they catch onto clothing, while others may remove them strictly for cosmetic purposes.
One of the top natural remedies according to Healthline is tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil contains antifungal and antiviral properties, so Healthline says it is safe
for use on the skin (as long as you dilute it with a carrier oil since repeatedly using
undiluted tea tree oil can dry the skin over time).
However, it can irritate the eyes, so if you’re applying it in that area, be sure to apply
with care.
To perform this remedy, wash the affected area and then use a cotton swab and gently
massage the oil mixed with the carrier oil over the skin tag.
Put a bandage on it and let it sit overnight.
Do this every night until the skin tag dries up and falls off the skin.
There are also certain skin tag removal kits which are available at pharmacies.
These kits can be used to cut off the skin tag's supply of blood.
When this is done, the cells die and the skin tag usually drops away within a period of
ten days.
You can also purchase skin tag removal creams or even a freezing kit which are both available
at pharmacies.
4 Blackheads: When there is a clog or plug in the opening hair follicles of the skin,
a blackhead can form.
Each follicle contains one sebaceous gland and hair that produces oil.
The oil is called sebum and helps keep the skin soft.
When there are dead skin and oil cells, they collect in the opening to the skin follicle
and produce a bump which is called comedone.
If the skin on the bump opens, it will be exposed to the air and will cause a blackhead
to form, according to Healthline.
One of the best remedies for removing blackheads is lemon juice.
The acidic and citric properties in lemons help tighten the pores which can help remove
and even prevent further blackheads.
But use lemon juice sparingly, and instead use a glycolic or lactic acid-based exfoliant.
This is because in some cases, raw, undiluted lemon juice can be phototoxic, meaning that
it reacts to sunlight negatively, causing irritation.
Lemon juice can also change the natural pH balance of your skin, and it can also cause
hyperpigmentation and sensitivity to the sun, according to the True Skin Care Center.
5 Age Spots: Age spots can be black, grey or brown flat spots on your skin.
In most cases, they occur on sun-exposed areas of the body, according to Healthline.
One way to naturally remove an age spot is by using onions.
Onions contain sulfur compounds that act as an antiseptic.
Onions can also facilitate exfoliation.
If you want to perform this remedy, all you need to do is slice up some onions and rub
the slices on the affected area between two to three times a day.
If you have moles, warts, blackheads, skin tags, or age spots and want to remove them
naturally for cosmetic reasons, you should speak to a dermatologist first to ensure that
you are doing it safely and not putting your skin at risk.
It is always best to seek advice from a professional before attempting to remove anything from
you skin.
Improper removal of things such as warts or skin tags can leave scars.
And although most moles are not cancerous, there is always the possibility that if you
try to remove your own mole, you may be removing a cancerous one, which could mean that cancer
will spread throughout your body and even become undetected.
As always, it is in your best interest to speak to a medical professional or a dermatologist
to find out what your options are if you have certain issues that you are self conscious
about.
It is always best to remove skin issues with a professional, as this can significantly
reduce any risks which can occur as a result of self removal of warts, blackheads, moles,
age spots, or skin tags.
Would you consider any of the removal techniques in this video?
Let us know why or why not in the comment section below!