How to Remove Age Spots With a Cream

Age spots on the hands can give away a person's age. For this reason, many people look for ways to get rid of their age spots. There are a number of creams that will remove age spots but a cream must be used correctly in order to work. They often must be used continuously to prevent the spots from returning.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Exfoliate the skin on the area you will be lightening. Removing some of the dead skin from the area will allow the age spot cream to penetrate deeper into the skin to remove the excess pigment that is causing the spots.
2. Rub the age spot cream into the skin in a circular motion. Make sure there is enough cream to cover the spots and to soak into the skin. Read the directions about how often the cream should be used to get the best results.
3. Keep applying the cream every day for a few weeks. Most age spot creams take two weeks or more before the results can be seen. If there are no results or the results are very mild after the time specified by the directions, you should try a new brand of cream.
4. Try different products until one works to your satisfaction. If you have not found an over-the-counter cream that works well, try a prescription one. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether you are a candidate for a stronger prescription cream to fade the spots. Once you find a cream that works, keep using it. The spots may return if you stop the treatment.