The Ayurveda Experience June 15, 2019
In this article, I am going to explore the causes, prevention, and natural remedies for age spots.
Age spots are caused due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Age spots are otherwise called solar lentigines or liver spots and they are flat and darker than surrounding skin.
They are usually harmless but can be mistaken for skin cancer. For cosmetic reasons, people like to get rid of age spots.
Melanin is the pigment in our skin which is responsible for imparting color to it. Age spots occur when our body produces excess melanin.
When we are exposed to the sun for long hours, the body produces melanin in excess to protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
When the melanin gets clumped up in a region, age spots appear. The use of commercial tanning lamps and tanning beds may also contribute to the development of age spots.
Age spots mostly appear in regions of the body regularly exposed to the sun like face, eyes, shoulders, arms, and top of the feet. It tends to form in people aged over 40 but can affect younger people as well.
Prevention is the best option as always.
Sun rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm. If you are unable to stay indoors during this time, try to stay in the shade or wear sun protective clothing.
Use UV blocking sunglasses, long-sleeved cotton shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and try to cover exposed areas of skin with an umbrella. Here are some more tips for preventing age spots.
Remember, age spots do not disappear suddenly. You will have to use these remedies consistently for at least 3 months for results.
See Also: Hyperpigmentation Causes, Management + Ayurvedic Home Remedies
Consult your Ayurvedic practitioner before trying these remedies for age spots.
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