Skin issues can occur irrespective of your age, gender or race. All kinds of people go through certain skin issues be it acne, blemishes, spots or even something as tiring as patches. And while everything else can still be dealt with easily, dark patches on your skin don't really fade easily. So, if you've tried and tested just about everything but still can't seem to get rid of those dark patches from your skin, here are some DIY remedies that you should opt for.

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This miraculous ingredient truly can work wonders for your skin by working as a natural bleaching and peeling agent. All you need to do is mix one part of apple cider vinegar with one part of water. Apply this solution to all the affected areas and leave it on for at least 10-15 minutes. Once done, rinse your face with warm water.

Lemon juice is rich in Vitamin C and citric acid, both of which can work wonders for your skin. It contains brightening agents and properties that act like bleach and can thus help even out your skin tone. So, apply some lemon juice (diluted with water) to the affected areas and leave it on for about 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off. It'll work its magic in no time.

Green tea contains antioxidants as well as a compound called catechins that can help protect your skin against the sun's harmful rays. It also contains moisturising properties. Either drink 1-2 cups of green tea per day or apply it topically by brewing some green tea. And then dip a cotton ball in the tea and apply it to the affected areas.

Turmeric also contains skin lightening properties that can help even out your skin tone while also moisturising your skin. You should make a paste out of turmeric powder and milk and then apply the paste to your skin. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Known for a plethora of skin benefits, aloe vera gel can help fade those skin patches away in no time. All you need to do is scoop out some fresh aloe gel from an aloe leaf and apply it to your skin for about 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water afterwards. Do this every day until you notice a difference in your skin tone.