When I got smart and start taking care of myself one of the things that was just driving me nuts was all those horrible looking age spots on my forearms and back of my hands. I swear just looking at them you’d thing I was 20 years older than I really am.

I also had pretty bad skin discoloration on my face (streaks really) as a result of freckles and over exposure to the sun. This is something my mother suffered from as well, so while not unexpected, the hyperpigmentation was very unwelcome.

Mom never did anything about her skin discoloration, but I’m here to show you how you can get rid of age spots and skin discoloration with some easy to get natural and inexpensive products.

ROSEHIP SEED OIL gets rid of age spots. This is what I use and I’m amazed with the results! I use this on my hands and on my face at night. The skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation) on my face has disappeared within 3 months of use. The age spots on my hands are faded and almost, but not completely gone. My hands do look much much younger and my skin on both face and hands is soft and smooth.

Rosehip seed oil is high in fatty acids and is great for aging skin and age spots. It absorbs fairly quickly and has been shown to reduce wrinkles and scars too.

I can stop right here (but I have a few other things to remove age spots you might want to check out) and tell you to just go get rosehip seed oil for age spots and you can purchase this to remove skin discoloration from my link here and I earn a few bucks if you get it from Mountain Rose Herbs, or you can get it somewhere else if you want. It does work. I do suggest you try it regardless of where you get it.

DANDELION SAP is said to remove age spots. This one is super cheap, just go to the park or out to your front yard. This annoying weed to some can be your secret solution to younger healthier looking skin. Break open the hollow stem and apply the sap to your age spots 2-3 times daily.

FRUIT ACIDS AND AHA – Fruits are the natural source of AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) You’ll find AHA as an ingredient in many skin care products. Alpha Hydroxy Acid is a natural skin exfoliate that removes the outer dead skin cells and stimulates cell growth in the exposed healthy new skin cells. AHAs are what are used in acid peels which can lighten skin discolorations and age spots. While you won’t get near the concentrations used in a clinic (up to 50%) you don’t need to pay a fortune to get AHA benefits. Try either lemon (citric acid) or fresh pineapple (sorbic acid). Just cut up the fruit and apply to the age spots 2-3 times daily. Leave it on for about 10 minutes then rinse. You should see age spots lighten if you keep it up.

OOLONG TEA – It’s just plain healthy! Oolong tea has been shown to reduce age spots and wrinkles and is also said to help with weight loss. We know that teas contain antioxidants so I’d suggest you drink a couple of cups of oolong tea a day. You could drink this instead of coffee and you should see some amazing benefits. Lightening age spots and reducing wrinkles may be only two of them.

The Mysterious Face Wrinkle Cream

Have you read the ingredient lists for face wrinkle creams? Many of the wonder creams sold for exorbitant amounts don’t actually tell you what’s in the wrinkle lotion.

Somehow I don’t think there are that many “secret” wrinkle cures out there that haven’t been studied. Rather than spend a lot of money on so called “miracle wrinkle lotions” try some common sense and affordable wrinkle treatments based on the ingredients shown on those pricey bottles.

Why not use the pure oils, butters and vitamins or create your own wrinkle cream? You’ll know exactly what you’re putting on your face and if it’s working to remove wrinkles. You can reduce or get rid of wrinkles for a fraction of the cost of high priced face wrinkle cream.

For younger looking skin try any one or a combination of the following oils, butters and herbs.  Make sure you check out the homemade face wrinkle cream recipes at the end of this article.

Pure oils soften and moisturize skin and have been shown to help remove wrinkles.

Macadamia Nut Oil -  Macadamia nuts are rich in palmitoleic acid which is a fatty acid that is present in skin, but is depleted as we age.   Palmitoleic acid helps protect skin from free radical damage which can cause skin to wrinkle. Macadamia nut oil is light and absorbed quickly. It is a fabulous moisturizer for mature skin. You can use macadamia nut oil alone to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles or use it in combination with other oils and vitamins. See wrinkle removal creams and oil recipes at the end of this article…

Avocado Oil -  Avocado oil is rich in vitamins  A, D, and E as well as essential fatty acids that help protect your skin from free radical damage. You’ll find avocado oil in many of the expensive face wrinkle creams. Avocado oil is recommended for aging skin and can help prevent wrinkles. Avocado oil is one of the heavier oils so you might want to mix it with a lighter oil. You can also use avocados to make facial masks to nourish skin and help remove wrinkles. I like to use an avocado mask once a week.

Apricot Kernel Oil is rich in Oleic and Linoleic acids as well as vitamins A and E which you’ll find added to many facial wrinkle creams. This is a light and easily absorbed oil. It’s recommended for aged and dry skin and may reduce facial wrinkles. It will help nourish skin and keep it smooth and flexible. Use this light oil around the eyes and on the neck to moisturize and smooth your skin.

Rosehip Seed Oil – For younger looking skin this is my favorite oil. Rosehip seed oil is high in fatty acids and is especially useful to rejuvenate and heal dry and aging skin. Rosehip seed oil also contains tretinoin (vitamin A – you may have heard this called Retin A – an ingredient in many wrinkle creams) which is proven to help heal scar tissue, remove wrinkles and also lighten age spots. While not as potent as retin A which is available by prescription only, this oil over time will have the same effect.  If you have sensitive skin you may find this oil slightly irritating and should avoid sun exposure after use just like you would with retin A.

Butters to remove Wrinkles

African Shea Butter – Shea butter is made from the fruit of the African karite tree. Shea butter is rich in antioxidant vitamins A and E. It is super nourishing to the skin and can help prevent fine lines, smooth skin and reduce wrinkles. Shea butter is light and has a low melting point so it’s easy to use in skin care recipes and is readily absorbed into the skin.

Mango Butter – Mango butter can help firm skin, restore elasticity and reduce wrinkles. It’s high in essential fatty acids and also has UV protective properties. It has natural antioxidants that help repair sun damaged skin. This is a great alternative to shea or cocoa butter in skin care recipes.

Some Homemade Face Wrinkle Cream Recipes

Rosehip Evening Moisturizer for Wrinkles
1/2 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil
1/2 oz. Apricot Kernel oil
1/8  tsp vit e oil
3 drops each lavendar and chamonile essential oil (be careful with essential oils as they are potent. Make sure to use them with carrier oils like the rosehip and apricot kernel oil here. They need to be diluted.)

Mix all together and pour into dark bottle. This can be stored in the refrigerator. Apply nightly before going to bed.

Pineapple Juice Exfoliate

This is a super simple way to exfoliate skin and slough off the dead out skin cells to leave skin soft and supple. The enzymes in pineapple help fight free-radical damage and are known to reduce age spots and fine facial wrinkles. Just take fresh pineapple juice or rub the fruit directly on your face and neck. Leave on for 10-15  minutes and then rinse with tepid water.

Mango Daily Face Serum

2 T Mango Butter
1 T Avocado Oil
2 T Rosehip Seed Oil
2 drops each carrot seed and frankincense essential oils
1/8 tsp vitamin E oil

Mix all together and let melt in a sunny window. Since this is pure oils the mixture will be thin rather than like a cream. Apply to wrinkles and massage in gently without pulling on the skin.