11 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Spectacle Marks On Your Nose

If you wear glasses regularly, you risk developing markings on your nose and under your eyes. Don’t worry. Here, we have discussed how to get rid of spectacle marks on your nose.

Using spectacles can leave marks on your nose, making your eyes appear sunken. However, by following a few simple home remedies, you can get rid of these issues.

This article discusses 11 natural ways to get rid of spectacle marks on your nose. You can try any or a combination of these remedies. So what are you waiting for? Let’s dig into it.

Why Are My Glasses Hurting My Nose?

You might have found the perfectly good-looking pair of glasses to complement your look, but if they are causing discomfort in any way, it can get a little frustrating. If your spectacles leave red marks on your face and cause pain, it is time to change. Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD, a double board-certified dermatologist says, “This is abnormal, and it’s most likely an indication that your eyewear needs to be adjusted since it doesn’t fit properly.”

According to a CDC survey report in 2019, around 25.3% of kids aged 2-17 years wore glasses or contacts. As kids got older, the percentage rose for both boys and girls. Among boys, the percentage was 3.0% for those aged 2-5, 20.0% for aged 6-11, and 35.3% for aged 12-17. For girls, the corresponding percentages were 3.1, 26.4 and 48.2. Girls had a higher percentage of glasses wearers overall, and in the 6-11 and 12-17 age groups, but not in the youngest age group.

The first step is to work with a professional who can assess a proper fit for your face. The biggest reason behind pain or discomfort in the nose is because of the wrong fit. Here are some types of pain that could arise when you wear a pair of glasses that do not fit you right:

• Nose Bridge Pain – This happens when your spectacles do not sit properly on your nose bridge. This could also happen if your glasses are very heavy.
• Pain Behind The Ears – This occurs when your glasses are too small for your head. Visit your optometristⁱ  XAn eye specialist who examines, diagnoses, and treats the most common issues that affect your eyes. immediately and get them remeasured.
• Headache Due To Eye Strain – This is seen very often and happens if your glasses are not made properly according to the prescription. You should get an eye exam done immediately to know what your sight is.

Let’s now look at some natural ways to get rid of spectacle marks on the nose.

11 Natural Ways To Remove Spectacle Marks On The Nose

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is extremely popular in the beauty industry for its cosmetic properties. It has wound healing and skin-lightening properties (1). These properties can help in lightening and fading the spectacle marks by improving facial appearance.

You Will Need

• 1 aloe vera leaf
• Moisturizer (optional)

What You Need To Do

1. Cut an aloe vera leaf and extract its gel.
2. Apply this gel on your spectacle marks.
3. Let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes or leave it on overnight.
4. Rinse the gel and apply a moisturizer if needed.

How Often You Need To Do This

Do it at least 1-2 times a day.

2. Potato

Potato juice can help in sloughing off the dead cells on the surface, resulting in a youthful glow. The enzymes in it help nourish the skin (2). These properties can help lighten and slowly eradicate spectacle marks on your nose.

You Will Need

1 raw potato

What You Need To Do

1. Grate a potato.
2. Extract the juice from the grated potato and apply it to the spectacle marks on the nose.
3. Allow it to dry for 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse with water.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can apply potato juice on your nose 1-2 times daily.

3. Cucumber

Cucumber is very effective in calming and soothing the skin and is used extensively in many skincare products. It can help in treating wrinkles and sunburn and brightening the skin (3). This property can help in clearing the spectacle marks.

You Will Need

2 slices of cucumber

What You Need To Do

1. Apply the cucumber slices on your nose.
2. Rub them gently in circles.
3. Rinse after a few minutes.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can apply cucumber slices on your nose 1-2 times a day.

4. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice contains vitamin C. Vitamin C has skin-lightening properties that can help fade marks and blemishes (4). It can also help brighten the skin in the affected area.

Caution: People with sensitive skin can be allergic to citric acid. Do a patch test on your inner elbow and wait for 30-40 for any reaction. If it causes irritation, do not proceed with this remedy.

You Will Need

• A small lemon
• A small bowl
• A cotton ball

What You Need To Do

1. Extract the juice from a small lemon into a bowl.
2. Apply this juice to the dark marks using a cotton ball.
3. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse with water.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can apply lemon juice every day before a shower or at night before sleeping.

5. Rose Water

Rosewater is a part of the daily skincare routine of several women across the globe. It is a brilliant facial toner that can instantly refresh and brighten the face.

You Will Need

• Rosewater
• A cotton ball

What You Need To Do

1. Use a cotton ball to dab a few drops of rose water on the nose.
2. Leave it overnight and rinse in the morning.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can apply rose water on your nose or entire face two times every day. Apply it in the morning after a shower and at night before you go to bed.

Quick Tip

Alternatively, you can apply a paste of raw grated potato and rose water to the spectacle marks and rinse after 15 minutes.

6. Honey

Honey has been traditionally used to treat skin disorders and cure wounds for years. Honey also promotes tissue repair, treats wounds, and brightens and moisturizes the skin (5).

Ari, a skin and hair care focused YouTuber, shares how she naturally faded spectacle marks on her nose in five days using a DIY spot treatment containing turmeric, aloe vera, tomato, and potato. She says, “When I wiped it off the first day, it actually looked lighter and I was like this can’t be real. But I continued to do it for the next four days and I was like this actually really works (i).” She explains that you should continue using this whenever these marks or spots appear.

As indicated in this graph from a study published in Bioengineering (Basel), wound closure rates were observed in rabbits given a commercial wound ointment (MEBO), a honey-infused chitosan/gelatin hydrogel (HS), or none of the above at 4, 8, or 12 days post-treatment. Honey hydrogel showed the best results and helped close the wounds faster than the standard therapeutic drug, suggesting the effective use of honey in conjunction with hydrogels as a novel method to boost wound healing.

Honey Hydrogel Induces Wound Closure

These activities can help lighten the spectacle marks on your nose.

You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon milk

What You Need To Do

1. Mix honey and milk in a small bowl.
2. Apply the mixture on your marks and let it stay on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with water.

How Often You Need To Do This

Use this remedy 1-2 times a day.

7. Orange Peel

Orange peel is used as the main ingredient in plenty of creams, face masks, and scrubs. It has skin lightening properties (6). Thus, orange peel can help in fading the spectacle marks on your nose.

Caution: Orange peel can dry out your skin. Follow up with aloe vera gel or your regular moisturizer.

You Will Need

• 2 dried orange peels
• 1 tablespoon milk

What You Need To Do

1. Grind the dried orange peels into a fine powder.
2. Add the milk to the powder and make a paste.
3. Apply the paste over the dark areas on the nose. Let it dry for about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Rinse this out with cold water.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can apply this paste to your nose once every day.

8. Tomato

Tomatoes offer multiple health benefits, whether used internally or externally. They contain lycopeneⁱ  XA type of carotenoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that gives a reddish hue to fruits and vegetables. , which can help heal the skin, remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and make the skin soft and radiant (7).

You Will Need

2 slices of fresh tomato

What You Need To Do

1. Rub the tomato slices on the affected areas for a minute.
2. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
3. Wash it off with water.

How Often You Need To Do This

Follow this routine every day for 15-20 days.

9. Almond Oil Massage

Almond oil has emollient and sclerosantⁱ  XAn agent used to dissolve varicose veins by damaging the vein wall and redirecting the blood flow through healthier veins. properties, which can help improve complexion and skin tone (8). These properties can help in lightening the spectacle marks on the nose.

You Will Need

A few drops of almond oil

What You Need To Do

1. Gently rub a few drops of almond oil in circles on the affected areas on the nose.
2. Leave it overnight and rinse it with water in the morning.

How Often You Need To Do This

Use this remedy every night before bedtime for 2 weeks.

10. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a natural astringent that can help tone your skin. These properties can help fade the spectacle marks on your nose.

You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• A small cup of water
• A cotton ball

What You Need To Do

1. Mix a teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water.
2. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture over your nose.
3. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes and then rinse with water.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can follow this routine every night before bedtime.

11. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is well-known for its skin-enhancing properties. Anecdotal evidence suggests that using coconut oil regularly may help lighten spectacle marks and improve your skin texture and elasticity. Its moisturizing nature is said to soften the skin, thus making the marks less pronounced over time.

Caution: Coconut oil may not be suitable for extremely sensitive skin. Perform a patch test to ensure you’re not allergic to it before applying it on your face.

You Will Need

• A few drops of virgin coconut oil

What You Need To Do

1. Warm up a small amount of virgin coconut oil by rubbing it between your fingers.
2. Gently massage the oil all over the spectacle marks in circular motions for a couple of minutes.
3. Leave the oil on overnight to allow the skin to absorb it.

How Often You Need To Do This

You can follow this routine every night before bedtime.

Try any or a combination of the above remedies to get rid of spectacle marks on your nose. We have also listed a few tips below that will help you prevent the formation of these marks.

How To Prevent Glasses From Leaving Marks On Your Nose

• Clean your glasses and face regularly to remove dirt, makeup, or other residue built up on your face or glasses.
• Use a moisturizer or a toner regularly to prevent dryness that goes on to develop red marks on the nose.
• Visit your optometrist to remeasure the size of your spectacles. Or talk to them about changing the material of the nose pad on your glasses.
• Buy a pair of lightweight glasses. You can also ask your optometrist to show you options of glasses that don’t leave marks on your nose.
• When you are sweating, remove or adjust your glasses if possible. Leaving them on intensifies the red or black marks on the nose.
• Keep removing your glasses now and then, throughout the day. This will allow the skin to breathe.

Quick Tip

It is recommended to wear accessories like silicone eyeglass pads, eyeglass arm covers, and slip grip ear adjusters as a temporary fix to prevent spectacle marks.

Infographic: 7 Signs That Your Glasses Are A Wrong Fit

When you get prescription glasses, the accuracy of the corrective lenses is not the only factor that matters. You must ensure to get the right fit for your eyewear. Having a wrong fit can reduce the impact of the corrective action of the lenses and may affect your vision and leave nose marks. Check out the infographic to know the signs that indicate that your eyewear fit is off.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cocoa butter help to reduce spectacle marks?

Dr. Chacon says, “Even though the marks can be somewhat less noticeable if you utilize cocoa butter often, they might be challenging to remove entirely. However, you may apply a moisturizer containing cocoa butter to prevent the marks from drying up and to keep the skin soft.”

What is the best cream to remove spectacle marks on the nose?

You can apply a hydroquinoneⁱ  XA brightening agent that reduces melanin synthesis in your skin and is used to treat skin pigmentary disorders such as melasma. cream for quick removal of marks from your nose, but it is best to consult a dermatologist to determine the best one for you. You can also try any of the remedies – like aloe vera or orange peels.

Are marks made by glasses permanent?

No, they are not permanent. Depending on how old or comparatively new they are, they can be removed in a couple of weeks.

How to prevent glasses marks on the nose if you have makeup?

Dab some primer on your nose to prevent the glasses from sliding down. Also, blot your foundation, so your glasses do not wipe it off.

Can glasses change the structure of your nose?

Wearing glasses will not change the shape of your nose but may cause a slight depression on the skin of your nose if they are ill-fitted.

Can glasses cause nose swelling?

Wearing an extremely heavy pair of glasses can contribute to nose swelling. Go for a lighter pair for ease and comfort.

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

Look at this simple DIY treatment to remove glass marks! Click on the video below to learn more about how to get rid of those pesky marks quickly and easily.

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Vd. Babita SharmaBAMS

 

Dr. Babita Sharma, an Ayurveda specialist, has 10 years of experience. She is currently working as MD and Consultant at Atharva Ayurveda Ayurdhama Hospital Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, in 2008. Her specialties include child care, Ayurveda gynecology, infertility, skin care, and...more

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  Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist with over 7 years of experience. She has authored many peer-reviewed articles and managed clinical research studies during her fellowship. She completed her medical school in the PLME (Program of Liberal Medical Education) at Brown University.
  
  Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist with over 7 years of experience. She has authored many peer-reviewed articles and managed clinical research studies during her fellowship. She completed her medical school in the PLME (Program of Liberal Medical Education) at Brown University.

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