Age Spots – Causes and Treatments for Age Spots
After a person is age 40, you may notice that there are some darkened areas on his skin. These darkened areas are called age spots but are not caused by age. The sun’s rays cause your skin to make more pigment and over time your skin continues to create this pigment until you notice age spots. These spots are like a stained part of your skin. They can be removed by using skin bleaching products. Age spots can be on your face or your arms. Most age spots accumulate wherever the skin has had the most exposure to the sun. Ordering skin bleaching products is easy at an online pharmacy.
Hydroquinone is effective at removing age spots. This ingredient can be found in many ointments that can be purchased over the counter at any Canadian pharmacy. This medication works by stopping the body from producing melanin which creates pigment. Most over the counter creams that contain hydroquinone are effective at removing small age spots. The concentration of hydroquinone is quite low in over the counter skin lightening products. You may want to ask your doctor for a prescription strength skin lightening product to help you get rid of any age spots.
There is a natural way that you can try to treat your age spots. You can rub an orange or lemon directly onto your age spots to lighten them. Citrus fruits contain a high concentration of vitamin C which has been proven effective at removing age spots. You will have to rub the fruit onto your skin every day at least once per day. You can order some ointments with vitamin C from online pharmacies. These creams will have to be applied on a regular basis to be effective. Vitamin C should also be taken orally to help your skin maintain elasticity.
You can also try to prevent age spots by constantly applying sunscreen whenever you are outdoors. Even if you are planning to work in your garden for a few minutes, you should take the time to apply sunscreen. You can also buy long sleeved shirts that have a sun protection factor. These shirts are normally effective for approximately fifty washes. Try to avoid being outdoors when the sun’s rays are strongest. You should wear a hat as much as possible to shield your face from the sun. Preventing age spots is easier than trying to get them removed.
