How to Prevent Age Spots from Appearing

It's funny how we call them age spots, when really, they have absolutely nothing to do with your age! Age spots are actually collections of waste--yes, WASTE--and years of it, which is how they get their name. They will generally occur as you get older, but hey, why treat them when you can stop them? Here are some tips to keep age spots from creeping up on you!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Your first step is to have any spots looked at by a dermatologist. The last thing you want is to mistake signs of melanoma as just a simple age spot, only to find out later that you've let skin cancer take it's toll. Have the spots looked at by a doctor to determine their reason, and then you can work on prevention.

2. Limit your sun exposure, especially around mid-day when the sun's rays are the strongest. Keeping your sun exposure in check and dousing yourself with sunscreen are two ways to keep those age spots from showing up.

3. Eat right. Processed foods are not nearly as healthy as fresh, natural foods. Eat right, and be sure to take vitamins as well, just in the event you are missing something in your diet. Being healthy has more benefits than just preventing age spots.

Tips & Warnings

• This article is in no way a replacement of a doctor's advice. Please see a doctor for more information.

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[creativezazz]

on 11/17/2009 Good tips.

[rcryder]

on 8/21/2009 so true. good article. 5* and recommended

[daydreamgalaxy]

on 7/13/2009 Thanks for the advice! 5*s!

[Merriment]

on 5/22/2009 Good tips for preventing age spots. I am starting to see a few appear and I'm not very pleased. I do need to see a dermatologist, thanks for the reminder.

[texasparky]

on 5/18/2009 Good advice for preventing age spots....The only problem I have with it is that I AM an age spot!