Tips to Reduce Age Spots Ithaca NY
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Tips to Reduce Age Spots
Once you hit 40, years of UV overexposure may catch up with you in the form of age (a.k.a liver) spots on your hands, back, or face. These spots are caused by your skin over-producing melanin in an effort to protect itself from UV rays. While they're generally harmless, you don't have to live with them. While you can't go back in time to make sure you're slathered in SPF, there are some things you can try.
Bleaching Creams
Both over-the-counter and prescription creams can be effective in lightening age spots. Creams containing kojic or glycolic acid, hydroquinone, and other bleaching agents can even out your skin by killing the melanin in the hyper-pigmented area. However, different chemicals are better suited for specific skin types and colors, so be sure to check with your doctor first.
Fading & Medicinal Lotions
The results may take longer, but both prescription- and regular-strength fading lotions may be good alternatives to stop your age spots from producing melanin over time. Other lotions containing chemicals like Retin-A, Vitamin C, alpha- and beta-hydroxy acid gel are increasingly popular medicinal treatments.
Micro-dermabrasion
Also good for combating fine lines and wrinkles, this technique works by buffing and polishing the skin, stimulating new growth and reducing the appearance of age spots.
Chemical Peels
With a wide range of strengths available, a chemical peel can even out the skin tone by burning off the top layer of skin to reveal fresher, more evenly toned skin underneath...
