How to Get Rid Of Age Spots With Ease

Natural methods can help to eliminate or reduce age spots.

Skin can develop dark brown or black pigmentations as we grow older. Solar lentigines, commonly referred to as age spots, usually appear on the face, hands or neck of people over the age of 40. While age spots are not harmful to one's health, they can become a cosmetic annoyance. Treatment of age spots can range from safe and inexpensive home remedies to more invasive surgical procedures performed by a licensed dermatologist.

Things You'll Need

• Alpha hydroxy acid skin cream
• Chemical peel
• Fresh lemons
• Retinoid skin cream
• Soft tissue augmentation
• Microdermabrasion

Instructions

1. Use skin creams containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Apply the cream topically to treat age spots, as well as wrinkles, scars and acne. AHAs are derived from certain dairy products or fruits and work to disintegrate the top layers of skin.

2. Undergo a chemical peel treatment. Consult a dermatologist about the various types of peels available. Consider over-the-counter formulas for a more inexpensive approach. Harsh chemicals are used to forcibly remove the age spots and other skin blemishes.

3. Try a natural method to gradually fade the spots. Cut a lemon into four wedges. Apply a wedge to the age spot and hold the wedge in place for 15 minutes. Rinse the area clean with soap and warm water. Repeat this process twice per day for a period of three months.

4. Apply a topical skin cream containing retinoids twice per day to the age spot. Retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A, an essential nutrient found in the human body. Place a thin layer of retinoid skin cream on the age spot to speed up the natural exfoliation process.

5. Submit to soft-tissue augmentation. Collagen is injected into the skin to initiate new skin cell growth. Endure several sessions of soft tissue augmentation to improve the overall appearance of the skin. Repeat the procedure every six months to one year as the results are only temporary.

6. Have microdermabrasion performed on the age spots. Abrasive crystals are passed across the surface of the skin to grind down the top layers. Microdermabrasion creates smooth-feeling skin and diminishes the appearance of age spots and discoloration.

Tips & Warnings

• Now is a good time to be in the market for an age spot remover if you need one. Many reputable companies are offering free trials (you usually have to pay shipping costs of $2-$5) of their products. You could try a product and see if you like it before committing long term or spending a lot of money.

References

• Harvard Medical School: Topical Treatment for Age Spots
• Medline Plus; Liver Spots; Linda J. Vorvick; 2010
• Womens Health; Aging Skin; 2010
• Face By Blum: Soft Tissue Augmentation
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Microdermabrasion Treatments