Castor Oil
★☆☆☆☆
Castor Oil
★★★★★
Thank you so much for the tip!
Castor Oil
★★★★★
I am now going to do the same to all spots on my chest and legs.
I have read that castor oil (hexane free) is a great cure for many things. I used it in my hair for the first time this evening, and started using it as eyedrops for my dry eye as well. The eye is not clearing up as fast as the skin, but the irritation in my eye has stopped.
(So Private, Planet)
04/30/2011
★★★★★
This is an update regarding my post of 27 April. The pigmented and raised spots are continuing to fade. I just put the castor oil on about 3 times a day. The moles on my face are shrinking and my warts look ready to fall off. In addition, the membrane growing on my eye IS slowly shrinking - from the edges to the middle, so it is much narrower than before.
My arms are more evenly pigmented, and what looked like a brown tan is now clearly showing up as a series of sun spots and freckles which are shrinking.
I am amazed at so much progress in just a few deays. I will continue to post.
P.S. My sheets are rather oil stained, but its a small price to pay
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
05/01/2011
(Somewhere, Earth)
05/02/2011
Francsica, I am really sorry to hear that castor oil is not working for you. If it works for me, it should work for anybody (I tend to have resistant symptoms).
I noticed on your post that you rub it in. What I do is leave my spots in contact with the oil for as long as possible. I put a dollop on the spots and do not rub it in. Some people say put some on a band aid and then over the spot. I also use the purest form of castor oil I could find. NO blends and added stuff.
Last night I put the oil in my eyes (as usual) but then put a gentle heat pack over the eyes. It was very relaxing, the sinuses also drained and my ptrydium was DRAMATICALLY smaller today. Its width has really reduced and the thickness is also reduced. For the first time in 25 years I can begin to see the original eye tissue under this horrible membrane. I am going to go to bed like this tonight because I now see why people say castor oil helps them sleep.
moles: first the colour disappears and then they dissolve around the edges.
Sun spots: become gradually lighter.
Freckles.. become slightly lighter day after day
Pterydium: seems to become narrower and then looses depth as well.
My body skin is as soft and supple as baby skin now.
Please keep posting Fransica, perhaps others can help you devise the perfect treatment protocol for you.
Castor Oil
★★★★★
Thanks, Alyson
(Plano, Tx)
04/23/2010
★★★★★
UPDATE: So its been just about 7 months since I last posted about castor oil and wanted to give you an update. My age spots were gone, my worry crease between my eyebrows practically non-existant, and my skin where I had been using the castor oil firmer. I got cocky and stopped using the oil for about two months. I noticed the spots coming back and skin getting an almost rough texture on my cheekbones. I started using the castor oil again and in a week (two applications a day, left on clean skin for 10-15 minutes) and the spots are dramatically improved. Better than any anti-aging or age spot remover Ive found!
(Wvc, Utah)
05/26/2010
Hi Alyson
I just thought I might mention that you skin spots might be a problem with your nightly creams that you mentioned. I do not know what you use but there is an alarming number of products with many potential dangers. It just might be that using the CASTOR OIL, overcame the problem, as long as you continued use and then reverted back when you stopped.
Most of the over the counter and even prescription, lotions and creams have many ingredients we should never put on our skin such as;
Mineral oil
Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl-Paraben
Sodium Laurel Sulfate
Benzene/Benzoic Acid/Benzyl Benzoate
Dibutyl Phthalate
Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea
Formaldehyde
Isopropanol/Isopropyl Alcohol
Lead Acetate
Parabens
Petrolatum and Petroleum Distillates
Phthalates
Propylene Glycol
PVP/VA Copolymer
Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate
Stearalkonium Chloride
Synthetic Colors
Synthetic Fragrances
Dioxybenzone and oxybenzone
This is only a partial list!
Below is one of many sights you can look up about these dangerous ingredients;
http://www.natural-skincare-authority.com/cosmetic-chemicals.html
Once I stopped using creams, shampoos etc. with these things my skin and hair has improved radically. It is amazing to me, that things, that are so drying, like mineral oil are in almost everything.
Also many of the things mentioned are know carcinogen. The web sight I mentioned will give you a quick run down on many of the ingredients that have reasons for concern. Best wishes/ Kristina
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
05/02/2011
Thanks for the advice, I will do like you say, not rub the castor oil on my skin but let it sit on it. As summer is starting here it is easier now. I also use pure one from the health food store, not mixed with anything. I will keep you posted as I have warts and brown spots.
(Maghtab, Malta (europe))
07/15/2011
Thanks for your very interesting contributions which I will surely experiment with. I have one question - I am very surprised that you put castor oil inside your eyes - wouldn't that give you a bleary eyesight? I mean surely you cannot see after that and you'll need to clean out your eyes with some other drops ---- or not?
Many thanks and keep on posting these very interesting remedies.
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
07/16/2011
Louise, I tried the Castor Oil and it didn't work for me although I tried two different brands. My eyes got all swollen but it seems to work very well for some people! As far as blurry eyesight I wouldn't worry. I use vitamin A cream for my dry eyes during the night and it is true that the eyesight gets a bit blurry but the tears take care of that in a few minutes, cleaning it with other drops wouldn't make sense. Sometimes I use Bepanthen and it is even worse because the cream is opaque and thicker but it clears after a while as well and anyway, I only put them in before I go to bed! I haven't found the courage to try the Manuka Honey yet but some people say that it helps too!
(Titwala, Maharashtra, India)
07/17/2011
hi francisca,
for swollen eyes and for lot many ailments in india we use decoction of triphala. triphala literally means mixture of three fruits namely amalki(emelica officinalis), bibhitaki(terminalia bellirica)and haritaki( terminalia chebula). this mixture is commonly available in indian market.
one heaped teaspoon in three cups of water( may be distilled, we use tap water! ) and boil to make it two cups. filter it by filter paper very carefully, not by strainer and by this decoction wash eyes friquently. if you feel this very strong dilute with some water. use this solution when slightly warm. of course you can reheat it as you can make it for one time
good luck
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
07/17/2011
(colorado)
07/22/2023
★★★★★
Francisca, I use ONE drop of castor oil in my eye. And small amount of castor oil can also be used to help keep eyelashes and eyebrows healthy. So no need to put the oil into the eye, but perhaps place one drop on tip of washed finger and use that gently barely touching eyelashes, and use the rest of moisture of the castor oil on your eyebrows.I often have enough left to tap my lips.
Compound W
★★★★★
(Toronto, Ontario)
08/16/2012
★★★★★
I had tried everything: lemon juice, onion juice, vinegar, etc etc etc.... Nothing worked. Then I tried Compound W and the big ugly dark spots on my face went away!
(Shoreline, Wa, Usa)
05/01/2013
Is it the old-fashioned little bottle of Compound W, or the newer "freezing-type" of Compound W?
(California)
10/22/2017
★★★★★
I don't use the freezing product. I use the gel and it fades the spots on some parts of my body and gets rid of them entirely on other parts of my body. I don't know why, but that's how it works for me.
Horseradish Sauce, Hydrogen Peroxide
★★★★★
I got rid of a large one with a mixture of peroxide and horseradish sauce (horseradish, vinegar, salt, water). I'm thinking that was the combo, but I'm not sure, I have to get more horseradish and try it again. Just the kind of horseradish sauce you make at home. I put the peroxide on it and then while it was still damp rubbed the horseradish into it real good. I only did it once or twice. The brown spot turned a lovely shade of lavender and puffed up a little, and then faded away in just a few days. It was either apple cider vinegar or regular white vinegar. Sorry I can't remember. The store hasn't stocked horseradish root for a while and the jars of it all have mystery ingredients... So I wait...
(Chantilly, Va)
08/05/2016
(Us)
11/09/2017
I put the peroxide on first and then the horseradish.
Ice Cube
★★★★★
It tones, de-wrinkles, smoothes, improves circulation, lightens age spots, your skin will be smooth as silk and glow.
Natural, non toxic, and will leave your skin feeling wonderful all day.
Lemon Juice
★☆☆☆☆
WARNING!
Considering the warnings I've read from derm/cosmetologists, it's best to reserve the lemon juice treatments for nightime use only.
(colorado)
07/22/2023
I did not notice anyone saying to apply lemon juice on, and go lay in sun. Most comments clearly say they apply the lemon juice at night when they are leaving it. Am I missing something?
Lemon juice applied on hair in order to lighten it up and go lay on the beach used to be popular. But it does break the hair. Better use Chamomile tea rinse to give it some blond shine.
Lemon Juice
★★★★★
(Fl)
10/28/2018
(Ontario, Canada)
10/31/2018
To Tinamarie (Fl).
Lemon juice from a bottle is NOT the same as fresh lemon juice. I do not know if it would work in your case but I do know from an unfortunate experience that for certain internal lemon juice benefits to work the bottled product is useless. Use Fresh Lemon Juice Only for any home remedies recommending its use.
Lemon Juice
★★★★★
(Miami Beach, FL)
04/23/2009
(Toronto, Ontario)
11/22/2009
I would also like to know if it should be rinsed off, (same for ACV) or should I just let it dry and then go ahead and apply my moisturizer. Any direction here is appreciated.
(Birmingham, Alabama)
11/23/2009
★★★★★
ive been using a mixture of equal parts of ACV, lemon juice, and honey on my face and neck to lighten freckles (which does and is working for me), but since its sticky i remove it after about 15-20 minutes. somenights i sleep with some on my face and rinse it off when i wake up.
and i have a question: ive heard that once your freckles have been "bleached," when you go into the sun they return darker and bolder than before (i do where sunscreen daily though). does anyone know anything about this?
(Philadelphia, Pa)
06/06/2011
Hi to answer your question about if being in the sun makes freckles, age spots darker. I'd say no... I went to the beach just recently and my little freckes didnt get bigger. I use lemon juice daily and walk in the daytime when its sunny and I feel more energy and the freckles are going away. best of luck to you.
(Sydney, Australia)
02/12/2012
Hi, Recently my forehead and cheeks have become really sun damaged. I used to have beautiful skin!! I have just applied my first lot of Lemon juice, Good luck to me!!!!!
(Cayey, Puerto Rico)
03/02/2012
Onion Soaked in ACV, Castor Oil, MSM, Vitamin C
★★★★★
#1- I soaked an entire RED onion in ACV (Braggs), this is in a glass jar, and I dab a cotton ball in it and run it over my cheeks when I know I will have free time.
#2- At night before going to bed, I rub castor oil on the sunspots
#3- I am taking MSM 4,000mg and 2,000 Vitamin C.
These THREE combined have FINALLY shown ERADICATION of my sunspots. I wish you all tons of success and know that you are all beautiful inside and out. :)
(Delaware)
04/01/2015
(Virginia)
12/01/2015
Selenium
★☆☆☆☆
Yes, it's also true that people with "Dr." in their names write all kinds of books; especially books on nutrition. Example: the book titled "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Wallace. However what those authors say in their books are nothing but opinions. It is you, the reader, who needs to separate the wheat from the chaff. One of the most challenging tasks of reading books involves sorting through a seemingly endless stream of opinions on pretty much everything.
Sorry, there are no 125 mg (milligram) Selenium tablets that I know of. It's far more likely that each of those tablets contain 125 mcg (microgram) Selenium.
Further, in the last 3 months I've been taking 300 mcg a day of Selenium. But, as to my age spots (a.k.a. sun spots, and moles), this protocol has done nothing for me. Therefore, if you're taking 300 mcg Selenium per day for 3 months for your age spots, liver spots, or moles, you're wasting your money. Ditto for a dose of 200 mcg per day for 3 months.
I hope this will help somebody!
(colorado)
07/22/2023
Dead Doctors Don't lie is actually a remarkably good book. I borrowed it from library, found many amazing -working- listings, and purchased for my home library. He is not a normal MD. He worked in research, and knows a ton. Wonder why would you single out his excellent book to criticize?
Selenium
★★★★★
(texas)
07/17/2022
Hi Martin,
Can you please share which brand and form of selenium you took and when you took it in relation to meals, I.e. 1 hour before meals on empty stomach or with a meal or right after a meal, in the morning or evening before sleep?
Thank you
(montana)
09/02/2023
Selenium
★★★★★
BTW, selenium helps prevent skin and breast cancer, and other cancers. And a recent study showed that 250 mcg per liter of blood stops any virus from propagating. Selenium stops covid!
(Idaho)
02/13/2021
Wow Arn!
This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. I have not heard about the connections between selenium levels and skin changes (moles, cancers, age spots, etc).
I have 200mcg selenium caps in my vitamin cabinet, but only take a capsule a couple times a month to ensure I don't have a deficiency. I'm going to take them daily for a period time. I'll report back any changes I notice.
(Nottingham)
02/15/2021
Recently, I've been trying to get rid of a couple of raised brown patches on the side of my face, and have tried various remedies recommended on Earth Clinic with no success. So I'm drawn to this recommendation of taking 200mcgs of Selenium a day. But looking at past reviews on taking selenium I read that it can raise the risk of developing Diabetes Type II and there are other risk factors. So, is taking 200mcgs a day safe? Selenium is found naturally in foods we eat, could an additional 200mcgs be too much?
(CA)
01/19/2022
Hi Arn,
I have Cronometer it's a app that you type in your food and it BBCshows you if you met your vitamins and minerals, fats, protein, amino acids, omega 3 etc. for the day. it shows that I do not meet my selenium daily requirements and I just started getting liver spots on my hands and fore arm. I bought selenium vitamin drops a few days ago so I am looking forward to my age spots reversing!! Thanks for the tip!! I will reply if they go away, I got about five at once.
(New Zealand)
01/19/2022
★★★★★
Hi Sheri,
Since taking a multi-mineral and vitamin tablet once per day after my main meal for two months, I have noticed that my liver spots on my fore-arms have disappeared.
How cool is that?!
There are supposed to be twelve minerals and twelve vitamins in these tabs and Selenium (amino acid chelate) comes out at 12.5mg by weight and 125mg active.
My doctor would no doubt have said that the liver spots come courtesy of advanced years, yet with the right inputs (or maybe cutting some things out?), many afflictions can be reversed if given enough time to work their magic.
Our NZ soils are naturally deficient in Selenium, Boron and Copper among other things.
Doctors these days get almost no training in nutrition!! Pretty weird attitude on the part of the trainers.
(P.S. Unfortunately our very strong sunlight here comes at a cost, with one of the highest ultra-violet ratings in the world, we suffer from the highest rates of Melanoma, so we heed to watch our skin's reaction constantly!! ).
(P.S. number two! Bill Bryson's latest book entitled "The Body - A Guide for Occupants" is certainly worthy of the attention of the esteemed posters on this Site - I am up to page 322 in the chapter: "Into the Nether Regions").
Cheers from Down Under
(Texas)
04/21/2022
Hi Arn,
May I ask please what type of selenium is best to use? selenate, selenite, selenomethionine or mustard extract selenium or selenium-yeast? Also, what exact selenium product/brand you took for getting rid of age spots/liver spots? The selenium brand/type you took works for sure. Thank you
(USA)
05/30/2022
Hi Arn,
Which type of selenium did you take and from which company? Was it selenomethionine, or sodium selenite or sodium selenate or mustard seed extract selenium? Thank you
(New Zealand)
05/31/2022
Hello Dorothy,
I am not sure about the difference between age spots and sun-damage spots!
We get a lot of both of them in these here parts (high-intensity UV rays). I am not one for sun-screens on a personal front.
I fixed some small ones on my arms several months ago by regularly taking a multi-vitamin and mineral (trace minerals?) supplement pill each and every day for a while (and still taking them for other reasons). Twelve vitamins and twelve minerals, including several reckoned as being deficient in our (NZ) soils e.g. Boron, Selenium, Copper etc etc. Rectifying these missing elements is important I reckon. Soil is different in the USA.
The Selenium was listed as "Amino acid chelate" and I think this may have been the essential ingredient in my case. More accurate description than that I cannot say: taken on trust!
However, I have a whopper on my leg which I have had for a long time, finally got frustrated with it and have resorted to using a smear of Salicylic Acid Gel on it for five days ending tomorrow, so we will see how that pans out.
There are some simple instructions to follow including a followup protocol of using some Aloe Vera Gel to round off the treatment/heal the scar.
Mine hasn't "Whitened up/dried up or peeled off" yet as promised but we live in hope - optimism is the best policy I suppose. The blighter has clung to the leg like a tropical leech for a long time and probably won't give up in a hurry. It looks like one of those chocolate buttons actually-remember them?
Anyway, I hope you have success.
Cheers from Down Under
(cali)
09/02/2023
Selenium
★★★★★
I went on a hypothyroid (sluggish thyroid with signs of Hashimotos autoimmune problems) support regimen to boost iodine levels, and I took extra selenium together with the iodine to increase absorbtion.
Maybe not the selenium, since I noticed the change in the liver spot right after doing a liver and gallbladder flush which involved drinking 2 liters fresh apple juice daily for six days and then swallowing epsom salts and, an hour later, olive oil and lemon juice.
Did you know that both the liver and the kidneys produce T3, just as the thyroid does?
Why *do* they call them liver spots, anyway?
Interesting stuff.
