5. How the Trick Actually Works on Pigmentation
This method works mainly by combining mild chemical exfoliation with surface-level brightening. The citric acid in lemon juice helps loosen and break down dead skin cells on the outer layer of the skin, where age spots are most visible. At the same time, baking soda provides a gentle scrubbing effect that helps remove that outer layer more quickly.
As the uppermost skin layer gradually sheds, the appearance of dark spots may look slightly lighter over time. However, this is a gradual cosmetic effect rather than an instant or permanent removal of pigmentation.
It’s also important to understand that true age spots form deeper in the skin due to sun exposure over many years. Because of this, consistent sun protection and long-term skincare habits are what actually help prevent and reduce them, while home remedies like this mainly support surface-level improvement in appearance.
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