Growing age comes with its own set of problems. Some of them are common issues and one of them is age spots. They show up on your face as small but flat and brown or gray patches that might also come on your hands and shoulders too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such age spots at a first look may give you a feeling of something is happening to your skin and you might get worried. But, that is quite a common symptom with age. These age spots are not painful nor are they dangerous. They just need your attention towards your skincare routine and deliberate care to get rid of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of us will start an immediate action with OTC creams or some home remedies like lemon juice and the list goes on. But, believe me, without knowing what is happening to your skin, nothing is going to work. On the other hand, some of the people make them even worse and darker than earlier. But, there is nothing to panic about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age spots are completely normal and treatable, but with the right knowledge and the right method and of course professional guidance. You must understand your skin type, why your skin got dark spots and how the remedies work on it. That is what we are discussing here in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the name suggests, age spots are coming up with getting older, but that\u2019s not the only reason and sometimes can be seen without getting older. The major cause of having it is the sun exposure your skin is getting over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UV rays that our skin continuously deals with, trigger skin cells to produce more melanin and the pigments that give the skin tone. In some of the areas, these pigments clump together and that is what builds up the brown patches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commonly these spots are more noticeable in people over the age of 40, but don\u2019t be in any doubt. It can appear in early 30s or sometimes in early 20s too, if you had a lot of sun exposure without proper skincare.
These age spots are also known as some of the other popular names like liver spots, solar lentigines, sun spots etc. But, don\u2019t confuse it with moles or melasma or any type of skin cancer. The only thing you need to do is, don\u2019t take any such spots lightly. Even if it is a normal age spot, get it checked and get the right guidance from the dermatologist. With the timely professional guidance you can avoid any serious and long term trouble that might come due to ignorance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As such post starts showing up, many people try following remedies at home, but they rarely help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the biggest mistake people frequently make? – Using these and then going outside without sunscreen. That makes age spots worse, not better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now as we know that the home remedies are not proven and sometimes not even safe. Let us understand some safe and proven options. There are two main ways to fade or remove age spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topical treatments and In clinic procedures done by a professional dermatologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some ingredients can fade age spots over time, if they\u2019re strong enough and used correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydroquinone (2\u20134%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Retinoids (like tretinoin or adapalene)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Azelaic acid (10\u201320%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kojic acid, niacinamide, licorice root extract<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Important things to know and take care with these topical treatments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n