Age spots are one of the most common signs of aging. They occur most often in people over the age of 40, and numerous factors lead to their development. As the body ages, production of a pigment in the skin called melanin increases, sometimes resulting in dark patches on the skin. UV rays from the sun and tanning beds also cause an increase in the production of melanin. In time, it is possible for the excess melanin produced in response to exposure to UV rays can also form clumps that appear as small dark spots on the skin. If you have age spots but do not want to undergo painful cosmetic procedures or laser age spot removal, you may be interested in age spot removal creams. Some age spot remover products are actually very effective and can provide dramatic results while others do very little. [Read more…]
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What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a gentle yet effective anti-aging and skin clarifying process that is suitable for most skin types. During microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are blasted onto the top most layer of the skin known as the epidermis. The epidermis contains the first several layers of skin, and it is located above the deeper dermis layer. As the crystals exfoliate the skin, they are sucked back up into the hose, removing dead skin cells and dirt. This service is not a medical procedure, and there is no numbing cream needed. While there is no downtime with microdermabrasion, though skin may be mildly ruddy or have minor swelling in the hours after the service. [Read more…]
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What Causes Brown Spots on Skin?
Brown spots on skin are one of the most common signs of aging. They typically appear as small brown blotches on the surface of the skin, and, though they can be embarrassing, they usually are not a cause for major concern. Often referred to as age spots, sun spots or liver spots, they can be caused by a number of different factors. The most common culprit, though, is the sun. [Read more…]
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Methods of Acne Scar Removal
Acne can leave behind pits and scars on your face or elsewhere on your body. Long after the acne has cleared up, scars can linger and mar an otherwise good complexion. Scarring can result from the skin’s inflammatory response to acne, especially when there’s been trauma to the skin from popping or picking at pimples and blackheads. [Read more…]
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What Causes Age Spots On My Skin?
Age spots, also known as sun spots and liver spots, are small patches on the skin that are darker than the surrounding tissue. They are often referred to as age spots simply because they tend to occur as people age. Though they are generally harmless, they can be embarrassing. Knowing what causes age spots can help you prevent them and understand why some methods of getting rid of them work and [Read more…]
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How Does Laser Age Spot Removal Work
Laser age spot removal is a procedure that makes it possible to get rid of the small dark spots on the skin that are commonly known as age spots. Though there are numerous methods for getting rid of these spots, laser removal is one of the newest and most effective treatments. Though age spots usually are not a significant medical concern, they can be embarrassing because they are one of the most definite signs of aging. As a result, many people opt to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. [Read more…]
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What Causes Brown Spots on My Skin?
What causes the brown spots on my skin? Brown spots on the skin, commonly known as age spots or liver spots, occur as the result of frequent or prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun or from commercial tanning beds. They may also occur as a natural part of the aging process, and genetics make some people more likely to get them than others. In most cases, [Read more…]
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Age Spot Creams
Age spots are small brown patches that occur on the surface of the skin. They usually develop later in life as the result of frequent exposure to the sun or tanning beds. They occur when clumps of pigment known as melanin build up in concentrated patches. Though they are almost always harmless, they can be quite embarrassing. There are several products available designed to remove or lighten these spots. [Read more…]
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Top 10 Ways to Prevent Age Spots
Top 10 ways to prevent sun or “age spots”
Age spots can be difficult to get rid of, so knowing how to prevent age spots is an important step in maintaining clear skin …so here are the top 10 suggestions to prevent age spots. As you age, it is common for dark spots known as age spots to appear on the skin. Though they are usually harmless, they can be embarrassing and make you look older than you feel. [Read more…]
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Are Age Spots and Sunspots the Same Thing
Are Age Spots and Sunspots the Same Thing? If you have small brown spots on the surface of your skin, you may be trying to determine whether they are age spots or sunspots. The truth is, age spots and sun spots are [Read more…]