Ohhh, those pesky “age spots”!  They’re on my hands, they’re on my chest!  All that awesome sunbathing in my youth has come back to haunt me!  Can I eliminate them naturally?  Yes!!!  I’ve found some very cool recipes that have the best essential oils for lightening those spots!  But first, why these particular essentials oils?  Let’s start with papaya seed oil…

Papaya Seed Oil for Lightening those Spots

Papaya seeds are rich Vitamin C and carotene which fight free radicals that darken skin leaving it splotchy.  It has the natural exfoliating enzyme papain which breaks down dead skin cells and sebum in your pores so the new skin can surface.  It contains vitamins A, C and E which helps eliminate scars and other damaged skin areas.  All the combined properties of Papaya Seed Oil helps even out skin tone by decreasing inflammation and healing damaged skin.

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil also has large amounts of Vitamin C which fight free radicals that can darken skin. It’s also strong in antioxidants that can prevent symptoms of oxidative stress on the skin.  It can’t be put on the skin full strength, but needs a carrier oil such as papaya seed oil.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Carrot seed oil is loaded in beta carotene and vitamins A and E.  Not only does it fight the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles but it has a natural SPF of 40!!  It has the ability of repairing the damage caused by the sun and other modern day hazards such as pollution and smoking.  Of course, if you do smoke, now’s the time to quit and try reversing that damage!  😃

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood is very aromatic and the 2nd most expensive wood in the world!  It is one of the best oils for topical anti-aging effects.  It’s astringent properties activates the skin to repair itself from numerous skin irritations.  This essential oil inhibits free radicals because it is high in antioxidants and so reduces (even reverses!) skin aging dramatically.

Best Essential Oils for Lightening – Recipe!

•  2 Tablespoons papaya seed oil
• 4 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 drops carrot seed essential oil
• 5 drops sandalwood oil

 

• Mix ingredients in a glass bottle with a dropper.
• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Use 2-3 drops before bedtime and massage gently into skin, focusing on dark spots.  Leave on overnight.
• DO NOT USE DURING THE DAY, the ingredients are photo-sensitive which can cause your skin to burn.

Watch the Video Below! Step by Step Directions on How to Make Your Own Essential Oil Recipe for Lightening those Age Spots!

I can hardly wait to see what a month of daily use can do with my new Lightening Serum!  Next week I will share a Face Serum Recipe that’s great for daily use!

DIY skin care regimens are sooooo rewarding and I feel better not spending an astronomical amount of money on Heavily advertised skin care products!  Don’t you?  See you next week!  😃