Everybody in this earth will grow old. One day, you will get wrinkly skin, some degree of incontinence and age spots. But what about to those who are younger? Many oldies are making sure that they can reverse some of those signs even from the smallest of imperfections like age spots on hands and face. But age spots on the other hand can be seen on the younger generations and to the very beauty conscious teenager, age spots on hands is highly unacceptable.
Age spots also known as sun spots are usually brown, flat skin blemishes usually associated with aging and sun exposure. Basically, they are brown, flat usually round flecks on your skin usually caused by aging and/or exposure to UV rays from the sun. Age spots are harmless and not at all considered cancerous. However, if there are blemishes on your skin that may resemble that of an age spot but are raised and have irregular borders, you should consult with a doctor to check for skin cancer.
As the name implies, age spots is a reminder that we are getting old. That is why plenty of people find ways to remove age spots on hands and on the face. But the usual reason for someone to invest on such treatments is simply cosmetic. There are a lot of age spots on hands treatments out there. There are hand creams that bleach your skin thus lightening the blemish. Some would prefer microdermabrasion, laser therapy and even chemical peels. The drawback on these treatments is that they are expensive and would take more than one session or application to get results.
But to those who are looking for a bargain, many natural home remedies for age spots on hands and the face can be used and you can still get good results. From mixtures using apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to using aloe vera and dandelion stems to even using castor oil, these so called remedy are all natural but you still have to take extra care when trying to use them.
For those your don’t want to bother with such treatments and still have a long way to go before getting old, you can do simple things so you can prevent age spots from forming. Well you can’t stop yourself from aging but you can slow it down especially when it comes to age spots. The best thing to do is just avoid the sun. But it does not mean your stay at home forever; minimizing exposure and covering up can help. But when you do go out, always use sunscreen with SPF of at least 15. Then don’t forget about your nutrition like drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet.
Age spots are harmless. So why bother erasing them? To put it simply, looking good makes you feel good. Even the smallest of improvements in your physical appearance can make the biggest difference. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder so who cares with what you do to become beautiful because in your eyes you are beautiful.