Explaining And Removing Age Spots.

Age spots are something that are well known to women, and men, in their later years. They can be harmless, tough annoying, but also unsightly and many women are interested in finding out more about removing age spots.

They can also be known as liver posts or even sun spots and are technically known as lentigines. They vary in color from red to brown to black and are called liver spots sometimes because it was suspected in the past that they revealed liver damage, though that isn't the case.

Now this link between liver spots and liver disease is discredited.

The first thing to say about age spots though, is that they shouldnt be confused with melanoma, or skin cancer. Whilst liver spots are harmless melanoma is far from harmless, and so if you suffer from brownish or black spots on your skin, either on your face or anywhere, you should always consult your doctor first.

So what causes age spots? There's 2 simple reasons, sun damage and age. The sun damages our skin and combined with advancing age the combination of these 2 factors means that for some we get spots on our face and neck and the backs of our hands, because those areas get most of the sun.

Our skin pigments collect between the dermis and the epidermis and this collection of pigment is the sun spot. As we age our skin is less able to regenerate and repair the skin cells.

So the question is should we be removing age spots? Well the bottom line is that, once you've been to the doctor and he is happy, that you don't need to remove age spots. They don't do health damage.

But from an aesthetic point of view you may want to remove them. For many women and men having liver spots is concerning because they look unsightly on the face. So how do you remove age spots if you wish to?

Theres a number of ways to remove age spots. Some laser therapies may remove age spots, though this may be expensive and is not necessary. They can also be removed with cryotherapy, or the use of extreme cold through sources like dry ice. This is a medical procedure and you should consult your doctor about this, as you should if you are considering laser treatment as well.

There is one other option. There are natural skin care products that are showing good results in removing age spots. If you are aging you ought to be using high quality skin care products anyway, and the best are now demonstrating an ability to reduce the appearance of facial spots as well. This is of course a slower process than a medical procedure.

This is because of the skin restorative effects of vitamin E which has a range of anti oxidant properties and other properties beneficial to good skin health. Of course many skin care products already contain vitamin E but you'd be surprised how little is actually in there, and usually a cheaper synthetic form is used which isn't all that effective.

Why is it in those products? So that they can put "Vitamin E" on the label to sell more product.

The very best natural skin care products in the world use a natural form of vitamin E that is way more effective and is added at a much higher concentration.

That's the basics of age spots, or liver spots or sun spots if you prefer. You don't need to remove sun spots, but you may want to. But always talk to your doctor first. But remember if it's age spots and not melanoma that you've got there are excellent natural skin care products producing excellent results on age spots. It beats laser therapy.

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December 03 2009 | Anti-Aging | No Comments »

A Few Face Care Cleansing Tips Everyone Should Know

Do you wear make up everyday like I do? Then, it's important that you have a good regime of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your face skin two times a day, or at least, every evening. Why is this important? Simple. It's to keep your face - the only one that you've got - young and healthy looking.

Make cleansing your face part of the same routine as brushing your teeth. Cleansing everyday not only helps to keep the wrinkles from showing up too early, but you'll end up with skin that people notice - soft and glowing. Who doesn't want that?

One of the most important face care cleansing tips I can give you is to understand the benefits of regular cleansing. Cleaning your facial skin at least every night, will remove the day's dirt, grime and makeup that accumulates on your skin and face throughout the day. Even touching your face with your hands puts dirt on it. The air we breathe and walk in every day is unfortunately, loaded with grime and toxins. This all builds up on your skin.

First thing to do is to pull your hair back off your face so that when you cleanse, you can get your facial skin cleaned all the way up to your hairline. Dirt really loves to dig in and stay put around your hairline. You might not see the dirt, but trust me, it's there.

Second, take off your eye makeup and mascara. You need to do this gently to avoid stretching the skin around your eyes. This is something I think we are all guilty of! I know I have been. The skin under and around your eyes is much more delicate than the rest of your facial skin. And stretching it or rubbing it too hard can cause damage (wrinkles).

You are going to get wrinkles regardless - so why make the process faster by not being careful when you cleanse around your eyes? Use a cotton ball or cotton pad soaked with your favorite eye makeup remover and gently wipe the mascara away.

Next, apply your favorite cleansing lotion over your whole face and gently massage it into your skin - especially the areas where you might have some blemishes or blackheads. Massaging helps to loosen the dirt and makeup, making removal from the pores much easier. It also helps to reduce any potential skin problems - like acne. Some cleansers also act as moisturizers.

Once you have finished massaging it into your face, just remove the excess with a washcloth or tissue.

Toner is a wonderful follow up after cleansing your face of all makeup. It's not mandatory, but I really like how toner makes my skin feel. And after I've applied the toner and let it dry, I then use a night cream that is just right for my skin. It's amazing how soft my skin feels when I wake up every morning!

Just remember, that even though you are in the habit of cleansing your face at night, you should also cleanse it again in the mornings. This makes it possible for you to start with a fresh, clean face for you to put on makeup. Plus, your skin will love you for it. You'll have fewer skin problems and a face that glows with health and radiance.

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