One Crazy But Effective Solution For Removing Age Spots
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One of the worst parts of getting older is trying to not look so old. For example, we may dye our hair to look younger, or even rely on heavy-duty moisturizers to keep our skin looking young. However, there are times when our bodies really betray us.
The best example of this is age spots. When your skin has age spots, no amount of dye or fancy moisturizers can help hide the fact that your body is getting older.
Fortunately, you don’t need anything exotic or fancy to get rid of age spots. In fact, you probably have the perfect ingredients in your house right now! Keep reading to discover more about what they are and the shockingly simple way you can get rid of them.
What are age spots?
Age spots are flat, brown spots that appear on parts of your body that are exposed to the sun. These spots are also known as liver spots and they are likelier to appear on those who spend a lot of time outside each week for work or leisure.
Scientifically speaking, age spots happen due to hyperpigmentation. When your body receives UV light from the sun, you begin to produce more melanin. We rely on melanin to give our skin its typical color. But when the melanin gets clumped together, your skin may have spots in various areas that are much darker than the surrounding skin.
Technically, anyone can get age spots, but they are far likelier to occur in those who are at least 50 years old. One reason for this is that age spots happen more often to those with thin skin, and this happens naturally as our bodies get older.
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Are age spots dangerous?
Age spots are not dangerous and require no medical intervention. However, if the spots are black or have recently changed their appearance, you should seek a doctor right away.
In short, age spots themselves are nothing more than a cosmetic nuisance. However, your body may experience other spots as you get older. Some of these spots are actually dangerous, so it’s important to know the difference.
As we noted before, age spots are flat and brown, and they do not naturally change appearance over time. But if you see spots that are black (or other unexpected colors), bleeding, and/or changing in appearance, you should consult with your doctor. These spots may be signs that you have cancer or other serious health issues.
How can you find age spots?
Some age spots are easier to find than others. Be sure to check your entire body out in the mirror, and pay close attention to any parts of your body that are often exposed to the sun.
Most people who fret over age spots do so because those spots appear on their faces. Just as it is almost impossible for others to not see these spots, it will be almost impossible for you to not notice them in the mirror.
However, age spots can also appear in other areas exposed to the sun, including hard-to-see areas such as the back of your neck or the backs of your legs. If necessary, get a trusted friend or family member help you to search your body for these spots.
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Other solutions for age spots
In a bit, we’re going to review a method of removing age spots using only simple household ingredients. However, if you want to fight these spots, it’s important to know all the methods of combating them, including over-the-counter solutions and medical solutions.
These products sometimes go by different names, including “dark spot correctors.” Some are made specifically for use at night, including the Anew Ultimate Multi-Performance Night Cream. Others are specifically designed to fight hyperpigmentation, including Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum. Finally, some bring other healthy ingredients in to help you look younger, including Regenerist Max Tone Serum with Vitamin C.
Depending on your particular skin and age spots, some of these products may be effective, but they can also be expensive, especially if you keep buying them. Some who suffer from age spots seek medical help, and this help can range from prescription creams to cryotherapy, chemical peels, laser treatments, and so on. However, these procedures can also be very expensive, and some worry that these methods will permanently damage your skin.
Here’s the good news, though: the best solutions for age spots are also the cheapest. And you probably have them in your pantry right now!
Remove age spots with these simple ingredients
Ok, brace yourself: in order to fight your own age spots, all you need is apple cider vinegar and an onion. It may sound crazy, but there is a scientific method to this madness.
First, onions have historically been a good way of reducing scarring on your skin. Second, apple cider vinegar can help you to remove dead skin cells. When you combine these ingredients the right way, you’ll have nature’s own age spot remover.
Begin by chopping the onion into a nice pulp and then putting the pulp into a sieve or cloth (a cotton cloth will be more effective) so you can squeeze the remaining juice out. Next, all you have to do is combine the onion juice with the vinegar. Just like that, you’re done!
Now, all that’s left is to apply this mixture to your age spots once per day for at least two weeks. After that, you’ll be amazed at how much clearer your skin is looking.
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