Treatment and Prevention for Age Spots
Treatment and Prevention for Age Spots
One of the most common complaints of aging is the appearance of age spots, also known as blemishes, sun spots, or lentigines. They are annoying dark spots that tend to form on the face, arms and hands. The only cause of these brown spots is sun exposure.
Most people don’t have to worry about them until they approach the age of forty. If you are young, you should start preventive measures to prevent them from appearing in the future. Age spots are not dangerous, but they can be unsightly. If they are already becoming visible, there are some things you can do to minimize them, although there is no quick cure.
Home remedies and spot cleaning
The most important thing you can do is protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Reduce exposure where possible and use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Wear hats when outside and cover up with clothing when it is practical to do so. Remember, although reduced, the sun’s rays still penetrate your skin when it is cloudy.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Looking for a Natural Solution? Due to the fact that lemon juice has a high level of acid, it is no surprise that it will help to peel back the layers of skin. This will either lighten or remove age spots completely if you rub it into your skin twice a day. It will probably take several weeks to see an improvement, so you will have to be dedicated and patient. Don’t you have lemons? Try red onions; they are known to produce the same results.
- Exfoliation: Exfoliation removes the dark surface cells to fade existing discolored pigmentation. Benefits include increased skin cell turnover, which promotes smoother skin, fades age spots, and helps even skin tone. This technique can be done at home or by a beautician.
- Available at most drugstores, fade creams are over-the-counter (and stronger, prescription) creams that contain bleaching agents to lighten blemishes. The best results are found in people with naturally fair skin. If your skin is medium to dark, bleaching creams that contain hydroquinone can make your spots even darker. The safety of this hydroquinone is questionable, therefore it is not advised.
- Skin Peels: This is a process in which acids and lasers work to remove deep layers of skin in an attempt to remove age spots. You can find chemical peels to use at home or go to a professional for a series of laser treatments.
- Retinoids: The main ingredient in retinoids is vitamin A. Their job is to encourage new cell growth, fading unwanted blemishes in the process. On the downside, retinoids can be too harsh on the skin, causing it to become dry and flaky.
- Cover them up: cosmetics are a girl’s best friend. While you’re waiting for your brown spots to fade, hide them with foundation or concealer. Do you need a heavier formula? There is special makeup available specifically to hide blemishes or cover scars. If you don’t want to spend the extra money, you can try regular or heavy-based.
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