Some people call them “age spots” and others call them “liver spots” but all can agree that nobody wants these brown spots or patches on their body.  These spots usually show up on the back of the hands, upper arms, neck, face and chest area. These age spots don’t usually occur until a person is at least in their 40′s but this isn’t due to their “age,” instead it’s due to how much exposure they’ve had to the sun.  As our skin ages, it continues to receive sun exposure and damage, so age spots are more prone to become visible. People suffering from age spots usually want to know the answer to the question, “Does aloe vera cure spots?”

Aloe Vera can be bought commercially in drug stores or department stores in the form of a gel.  It can also be grown in tropical climates so that fresh aloe is available by just cutting off a leaf, opening it up and smearing the fresh aloe on the skin.  Aloe is a known healing agent for the skin and acts to moisturize and replenish the skin, especially after a burn or sunburn.  Aloe applied to the skin reduces pain and also encourages healing.  If the climate allows, it’s nice to have an aloe plant at your disposal, as it can used successfully to soothe skin rashes, abrasions, kitchen burns, sunburns and fade age spots, among other things.  So, in answer to the question, “Does aloe vera cure spots?” The answer seems to be “Yes!”

Many people contact a dermatologist to find out about treatment to remove age spots. They find out that unfortunately, the spots are expensive to remove and can leave a scar.  If that happens they’re just replacing one “spot” with another.  There is a natural remedy to remove age spots that has been used for centuries with positive results, and that remedy is Aloe Vera.  If you can use fresh aloe vera it’s best, but aloe vera gel will work also.  If using fresh, open the leaf and rub the aloe vera gel on the areas of your body you want to fade the age spots.  If you’re using a commercial product, put a generous amount from the tube or bottle into your hand and rub it into the age spot area or areas.  Leave it on for at least 30 minutes so that it can soak into your skin well.  After the time has passed, it can be gently wiped off with a cloth and warm water.  This needs to be done twice a day for at least a month to see results but if you stick with it you’ll have success.  Then you can answer the question, “Does aloe vera cure spots?” with a confident “Yes, it does!”