How to Treat Freckles and Age Spots
Freckles and age spots are caused by sunlight. Your body protects itself from UV rays by producing red or brown pigment. This hyperpigmentation increases with age. Though most of the damage likely occurred at a young age, it's never too late to slow the rate of damage. Does this Spark an idea?
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At Home: Apply a prescription or over-the-counter cream containing Vitamin A. Vitamin A in higher dosages applied directly to the skin causes your body's natural exfoliating process to accelerate, where old skin cells are replaced by new skin cells. Old skin cells dry out and slough off, leaving your skin free of liver spots or age spots, wrinkles, and scars.
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Aid of a Doctor: Effective age spot treatment is typically done by a dermatologist. Medical-grade chemical peels and microdermabrasion can lighten spots. Another effective treatment of hyperpigmentation comes from lasers, such as the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL).
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Simple Makeup Tricks: Use a foundation one or two shades darker than you skin. This will help to even out your skin tone. Avoid using bronzers, as they will enhance dark patches.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear protective clothing or sunscreen to avoid sun exposure.
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Gottaloveit
Apr 16, 2009
As I age, I find that these kinds of tips are quite helpful. Thanks. -
Kristina N
Apr 11, 2009
I did not know about vitamin A, thanks! 5*
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taskeinc
Apr 06, 2009
May not have to worry about the freckles, but the age spots for sure .. thanks for sharing ..
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sonni57
Apr 06, 2009
Good article on how to treat freckles and age spots I need to do this.
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carby
Apr 06, 2009
this is very good info to know. 5*
