Age spots: causes and remedies

Every woman dreams of preserving her beauty for a long time, but the appearance of age spots on the body or face becomes a big disappointment. In this article, we will consider the causes of stains and how to get rid of them.

Causes of age spots

Age spots are quite common. Women of different ages can suffer from them. This is due to the fact that the skin loses its ability to regenerate after a long time in the sun.

The main reasons for the appearance of age spots:

• Hormonal changes in the body. This most often occurs during adolescence, pregnancy and menopause.
• Long exposure to sunlight. In this case, melanin actively accumulates in skin cells and the body does not have time to process it.
• Changes with the onset of retirement age. At this moment, skin pigmentation begins to appear most actively. the kidneys and liver lose their ability to completely eliminate toxins.
• Genetic inheritance. For example, freckles.

How to get rid of age spots

If a dermatologist has confirmed that age spots do not pose a threat to health, then they can be removed using the following cosmetic procedures:

• Laser therapy. The rays are directed directly to the pigmented areas of the skin, thereby removing them permanently.
• Peeling. Chemical or salt cleaning of the skin is used. The chemical penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, while the saline removes only the upper layers.
• Whitening cream. It is used for small accumulations of spots, because the action is slow.
• Grinding. Cleansing the top layer of the skin with a brush that rotates at high speeds.
• Phototherapy. The rays affect the pigmentation and a large accumulation of melanin is destroyed.

If age spots do not cause you discomfort, then you should not remove them.

Masks for age spots

Folk recipes from age spots:

• Parsley. Chop the root or branches of parsley, mix with milk until you get a gruel. Apply to stains, keep for no more than 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
• Cucumber. Cut into thin slices and put on problem areas of the skin. Leave on for 20-25 minutes.
• Lemon juice mask diluted with water, it perfectly helps to fight pigmentation.
• Using fresh berries such as strawberries, strawberries, raspberries and currants. They also have a whitening effect.
• Watermelon pulp. Crush the pulp and apply to face. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with water and brush with moisturizer.

There are unlimited recipes for removing age spots. We have talked about the most common ones, since any housewife has all the ingredients.

Anti-age creams

Pharmaceutical companies offer various creams for removing age spots.

Let's consider the most effective ones according to users' opinion:

• Akhromin is a Bulgarian company. It has a thick consistency and a pleasant rose scent.
• Vichy. Apply in the morning and evening. The first visible effect is achieved on first use.
• Clotrimazole - manufactured by a Russian manufacturer. Differs from previous brands at an inexpensive price. The spots disappear in the first week of use. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Melanistic. It is applied once a day.
• Skinoren. Fights not only with age spots, but also acne, which is important for adolescents.

To avoid age spots and keep your skin healthy, follow these guidelines:

• is in the sun only in the morning and after lunch;
• use creams with high UV protection;
• cover yourself with an umbrella or go into the shade on the beach;
• Wear tinted glasses to protect your eyes;
• take a multivitamin.

By following these rules, you will protect yourself from the appearance of age spots and remain beautiful for many years.