Liver spots (age spots) are harmless areas of discoloration caused by excessive sun exposure.

Try this homemade remedy…

Mix one teaspoon of grated horseradish root, one-half teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, one-half teaspoon of vinegar and three drops of rosemary essential oil. With a cotton swab, dab the mixture onto the age spots twice a day, less often if you have sensitive skin. The mildly irritating ingredients will gently exfoliate the top layer of skin, which lightens the spots.

Important: If the spots are dark brown, black, red, white or blue or irregular in size, shape or color, see your dermatologist.

Thanks to Jeanette Jacknin, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in San Diego, California, and the author of Smart Medicine for Your Skin, for this tip.

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