How to Remove Age Spots From Skin

Most people will experience age spots as they mature. These spots are usually brown or gray in color and have flat appearances. They sometimes resemble large freckles. Age spots can occur anywhere on the body, however, they are most common on the face, arms, chest, neck and backs of the hands. While they can occur on people of various skin tones, they are most often seen on those with fair skin types. If you would like to remove age spots from your skin, there are several options you can choose.

Things You'll Need

• Sunscreen
• Fading cream
• Vitamin C
• Dermatologist
• Retin-A cream
• Chemical peels
• Laser treatments

Instructions

1. Wear sunscreen daily. It is widely believed that the sun's damaging rays play a major role in causing age spots. In an effort to prevent new age spots and improve the ones you already have, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every time you go outside. If you sweat or swim, reapply.

2. Use a fading or bleaching cream on your age spots. These creams, available in most drug stores, work to lighten the age spots, thereby helping them to blend in with surrounding skin. You must use the cream diligently in order to see results.

3. Take Vitamin C supplements. Vitamin C is vital to healthy skin and encourages new skin cell production. This means that new, younger-looking cells will be produced more rapidly to replace your older, damaged cells. You can also use a topical skin serum that contains Vitamin C for additional results.

4. See a dermatologist regarding your age spots. A dermatologist will be able to prescribe a higher strength fading or bleaching cream. Your doctor may also recommend a Retin-A cream which will encourage cellular regeneration and fade your age spots.

5. Get a series of chemical peels on the area. A professional technician will apply chemicals to the age spots. The chemicals will react with the top layers of your skin, essentially burning them. Once your skin heals, it will look younger and less damaged. After a series of treatments, you'll see a noticeable improvement in your age spots.

6. Consider laser treatments. Most dermatologists perform laser treatments in which laser light is focused on your age spots. The light targets the spots' pigment, thereby breaking it up. Eventually, the age spots will be fully dissipated and your skin will be clear. Generally, several treatments are required and your skin will be sensitive after each procedure.

Tips & Warnings

• For a home remedy, try applying fresh lemon juice to your age spots. People have found the acidity of the lemon juice helps to lighten the spots.

• Be aware that chemical peels and laser treatments temporarily damage the skin. You will be red and irritated following sessions.