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More specifically Melasma or Lentigos
The brown spots we get on our skin happen from an irregular distribution of melanin. Either this can result in melasma, which is an uneven production of melanocytes causing light brown spots; or in lentigos (age spots) which are an uneven accumulation of melanocytes in the epidermis resulting in brown spots.
The melanocyte cells are located in the basal cell skin layer. These cells control the making of melanin, which gives each person their coloring. The rate of melanin production differs between each person being greater in dark skinned individuals.
Outside factors also affect the production of melanin, which may cause brown spots:
Sun exposure Certain medications & chemicals Hormones – pregnancy, menopause, birth control pills Underlying health problems – nervous disorders Acne
Melasma produces irregular, pale brown blotches that usually appear on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and upper chest. On darker skin, the blotches show up lighter than the surrounding skin. Melasma is common during pregnancy, menopause and in woman taking oral contraceptives. Sun exposure will make the brown spots worse.
Lentigos, also known as age or liver spots, are flat, light reddish-brown spots that appear on the face, throat, chest, back of hands, upper back and shoulders. Lentigos typically show up on skin, which is repeatedly exposed to sunlight. The ultraviolet sunlight causes overstimulation of the melanocyte cells in the skin. The cells clump together and show up as age spots.
Lentigos spots can vary in size from small to a couple of inches in width. They happen more often on light-skinned people and can start to be noticeable as early as the age of 30.
Even though both of these melanin-produced spots are harmless, they are unattractive to most people. So what gets rid of them?
Over the counter products that can be used to erase brown spots on skin are:
Bleaching (depigmenting) products which include- Hydroquinone (use only on fair to light skin tones – possibly irritating) Kojic Acid (an alternative for darker skin tones) Azelaic Acid Arbutin Ellagic Acid Retinoids (Retinoic Acid) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Bleaching products work by inhibiting the production of the enzyme tyrosinase, which in turn reduces melanin. Over time, the brown spots will fade. Bleaching products will not lighten skin beyond its’ own natural color, so do not worry about going to light.
Retinoids, Vitamin C, and Alpha Hydroxy Acids can slowly fade brown spots on their own. However, they are best used in conjunction with bleaching products since they will boost the overall effectiveness of the treatment.
Always use adequate sun protection when using any of these ingredients. Your skin will be extra sensitive to the sun. In addition, hydroquinone will be rendered useless if you do not use sunscreen.
Options that are available through a skin care professional are:
Laser Treatments (less damaging to skin) Chemical Face Peels Freezing the area with liquid nitrogen (may cause white spots)
By: Julie Roberts
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Can dark skin spots be removed safely? Yes they can if you follow the steps I have outlined for you. Once you do, you will have an even skin tone.
Why Does Skin Get Dark Skin Spots?
Usually dark spots or an uneven skin tone is the result of too much sun. This is very true for light-skinned people. At times the cause can be hormonal but they is an exception. Most of the time, the sun is the cause and the face is the area that shows the most skin spots.
Steps to Take to Lighten Your Skin
Your skin will look younger and be much healthier if you use the right ingredients in your skin care products and take other precautions.
Step One – Watch the Sun Exposure
Stay out of the sun for long periods of time. And use a zinc oxide sun blocker. Sunscreen lotions are questionable and may even be harmful. Wear a hat or cover that will shade you from direct sun exposure. Stay in the shade as much as possible.
Step Two – Repairing the Skin Damage
Free radical damage could be part of the cause for an uneven skin tone. So we need to prevent as much free radical damage as we can and fix what damage that has occurred.
Repair With Natural Antioxidants
Antioxidants fight free radical damage. One of the best antioxidants is coQ10. What it does is soften the skin while moisturizing it. It also can reduce wrinkles and sun exposure damage in general.
Step Three – Functional Keratin
Functional keratin along with coQ10 can help remove dark skin spots when caused by pollution or the sun.
Functional keratin works wonders on your skin giving it a more youthful look.
Step Four – Skin Whitener
If you want your complexion to be lighter, then using a natural skin whitener is a good choice. Be careful some skin whiteners are not in your best interest. I will suggest a good one for you to use when you go to the website I found listed below.
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By: Margaret Bell