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…]