Baking Soda for Age Spots: What You Should Know
You may see claims that baking soda can “erase” age spots, but there’s no good clinical evidence that baking soda removes or reliably fades age spots. Because baking soda is alkaline and can disrupt the skin barrier, applying it directly to the face can cause dryness, irritation, redness, or worsening discoloration.
If your goal is to make age spots less noticeable, safer evidence-based options include:
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Daily sunscreen — Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Sun exposure can darken existing spots and promote new ones.
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Vitamin C — Some topical vitamin C products may gradually improve uneven pigmentation.
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Retinoids — Retinol or prescription retinoids can help with pigmentation and skin turnover, although irritation is possible.
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Dermatological treatments — Depending on the spot, treatments such as prescription creams, chemical peels, cryotherapy, or laser therapy may be appropriate
