3 Best Ways to Say Goodbye to Age Spots
It is said time and tide wait for none. With the passage of time, aging is an inevitable factor, and it brings with it some undesirable changes in our skin, like fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, dark circles under the eyes, etc. But, did you know that the harsh UV rays of the sun can accelerate skin aging? You must have noticed the black/grey/brown spots that appear on your skin after your long outings in the sun? These are called age spots or sun spots, and these mar your skin’s healthy appearance. Age spots can appear at any age, but once you cross your thirties, chances are definitely more. Though age/sun spots are not dangerous, but these definitely look undesirable.
How do you prevent age spots? When the skin is exposed to the sun for a long time, there is excess melanin production on the skin to protect it from UV rays. Excess melanin causes age spots or liver spots to appear on the face, shoulders, back, arms etc. People with lighter and more sensitive skin are more prone to age spots. Protecting your skin while going out during daytime is a must to avoid sun damage and subsequently, age spots. Ensure that you take the following precautions: 1. As far as possible, avoid the intense sun rays between 10 am to 3 pm. 2. A natural sunscreen, with a high sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 and more, is a must. Apply the sunscreen at least twenty minutes before going out in the sun, and repeat application every two hours. 3. Wear full sleeved clothing and keep sun exposure to the minimum. (Source: healthline. com ) What is the best product to get rid of age spots? Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Salicylic Acid, in natural skincare products and topical creams can be used to lighten age spots, acne marks and blackheads. Here are three amazing skincare products to get rid of age spots: 1. Start your skincare routine with a natural face cleanser that has Salicylic acid, a super effective dark spot and acne marks clearing agent. With Ginger root extract and Frankincense, this face cleanser is the best face wash for acne and pimples. It clears all types of blemishes and marks, and prevents new ones from forming. 2. Always remember to use a UV defense, anti-pollution sunscreen with Baicalin and Vitamin E that helps protect your skin from environmental stressors and sun damage. These ingredients have antioxidant benefits that help reverse the visible signs of aging like fine lines, age spots, wrinkles etc. This moisturizer with SPF will protect and nurture your skin effectively.
Dry skin shows signs of aging fast. Make sure you hydrate your skin properly with natural skincare that consists of fragmented Hyaluronic acid, Beech tree extract and Jasmonic acid. These ingredients in a face serum for dry spots have been proven to improve skin texture, firmness and elasticity while visibly reducing the signs of aging. Hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge to draw moisture into skin’s surface layers, thus keeping skin supple and hydrated. 3. For topical treatment of age spots, use a targeted dark spot corrector that helps improve skin clarity and diminish skin discolouration. With Activated C (a Vitamin C derivative), peony and white birch extracts, this cream would help in reducing the number and intensity of dark spots, post-acne marks and hyper-pigmentation. So now you know how to tackle those troublesome spots caused by sun damage. Log on to Kiehl’s India and shop for time tested, dermatologist-tested natural skincare products. Take care of your skin by waving a firm goodbye to age spots!