age spots
If you’re of a certain age and noticing dark patches on sun-exposed skin, you may be developing age spots.
Age spots, also called “liver spots,” appear on some people’s faces, hands, legs, feet, and other sun-exposed skin as they get older. They are brown or black patches of skin with sharply defined borders. They’re small and flat, with a rounded shape, and look similar to large freckles.
They tend to occur more often in people who spend a lot of time in the sun. They can occur in people as young as their 20′s, but they appear more often around age 50 or 60. Some people think that liver spots are a sign that something is wrong with the liver. That’s not true. The spots are just a normal part of aging.
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This antioxidant is one of the most effective topical agents against wrinkles, fines lines and photodamage caused by sun exposure. Vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, is vital for producing collagen, correcting pigmentation problems and reducing free radicals.
Free radicals are natural by-products that can be triggered by pollutants, sunlight, stress, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Why are they dangerous? If left untreated, free radicals damage surrounding healthy cells, break down collagen, accelerate aging and even contribute to skin cancer.
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Dry skin is prevalent during the winter months because of the extreme changes in temperature. Environmental conditions, hormone depletion, and aging cells all contribute to moisture loss. By following a few simple steps, you can reduce or reverse the dryness and irritation.
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