Evidence supporting the use of: Lavender
For the health condition: Age Spots

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for various skin conditions, including blemishes and minor wounds. In folk medicine, lavender essential oil is sometimes recommended for promoting skin healing and evening out skin tone, which has led to its association with the treatment of age spots (also known as liver spots or solar lentigines). The rationale is often based on lavender’s purported anti-inflammatory, soothing, and regenerative properties. However, there is little to no direct scientific research specifically linking lavender or its oil to the reduction or elimination of age spots. Most evidence is anecdotal or based on lavender’s general benefits for skin health, such as its mild antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, which may support skin repair and reduce visible signs of aging in a broad sense. Clinical studies directly evaluating lavender for age spots are lacking, and major dermatological guidelines do not mention it as a treatment for hyperpigmentation. As such, while its use is justified mainly by tradition and individual testimonial, there is only minimal evidence (if any) to support its efficacy for this specific condition.

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