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Treat and Prevent Age Spots
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Simply using sunscreen liberally every day - even in winter when UV rays are low - can prevent and minimize them. UVA rays - the harmful kind - can still get through car windows, so if you have a long commute, dermatologists recommend outfitting your car with UVA-repelling film. If you already find that you have age spots, then you may need medical intervention. A dermatologist may do one of several treatments to lighten them. Dermatologists can prescribe bleaching creams, treat with laser therapy sessions, or freeze off age spots. All of these processes require the diligent use of sunscreen - or total avoidance of the sun - during treatment. A certified esthetician can perform dermabrasion, in which the top layer of skin is basically sanded off to expose fresh, new skin underneath. A chemical peel, which involves applying an acid to the first layer of skin, essentially to burn it off, achieves the same result. Irritation can result from both, and sun protection is recommended. But all of these methods tend to work. If you'd rather cover your sun spots, then use a good concealer that's one shade lighter than the rest of your skin. Prevention is the best treatment, however.
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