There are many natural home remedies that include lemons as recipes for clearing dark spots on the skin. But what people forget is that lemon juice, when in combination with the sun’s radiation, may actually cause dark spots or make them worse. This is called phytophotodermatitis and is caused by substances such as furanocoumarins and psoralens when they come into contact with sunlight.
To avoid this from happening, always thoroughly wash the lemon juice off your skin.
6. Using too much hydroquinone or retinoic acid
There are some beauty products that contain hydroquinone and retinoic acid that are meant for the treatment of dark spots. Problem is, using them for too long and in high concentrations may worsen your skin instead of clearing it.
With that said, always consult a dermatologist to understand how to correctly use these products.
7. Pregnancy
Hormone waves happen during pregnancy and are totally natural. These hormonal changes may cause something called “chloasma” or “the mask of pregnancy.” Fortunately, these dark spots tend to fade once the pregnancy ends.
In order to prevent this from getting worse, always wear sunscreen.
