I have dark spots on my face from over exposure to the sun, but I am quite sensitive to fragrances, which most creams have. I’ve heard that lemon juice will remove sun/age spots, if so how well does this really work, how long does it take?
Thanks for the information!!!
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Lemon juice does not remove age spots, it is sometimes said that the Citric Acid helps bleach them but a far as I know it is not proven.
Age spots usually appear when we’re in our early 30s on areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun, such as our back, chest, arms and hands. Although they may look similar to moles, age spots are very different. Moles are genetically predetermined, while age spots are the result of cumulative sun exposure throughout life.
If you have age spots, you’re at a higher risk of developing skin cancer, so it is important to see your doctor if they change colour or appearance or if you are worried about them. Once your doctor gives you a clean bill of health, discuss the various options for minimising the appearance of age spots.
There are several over-the-counter and prescription treatments for age spots, available at your local chemist. Remember, though, that with whichever method you choose, results will vary depending on how severe the spots are, how much time you spend in the sun and how consistently you follow treatment. It’s essential to protect your skin against new age spots and prolong the result of treatment by wearing sunscreen on all exposed areas of the body every day, even in winter.
Here are some options that can reduce the appearance of age spots:
Fade Creams
What they are: Over-the-counter moisturisers containing two per cent hydroquinone, a bleaching agent.
What they do: Gradually lighten age spots over a couple of months. They work best when used in conjunction with a glycolic acid moisturiser, also available over-the-counter.
Drawbacks: It will take a few months to see results, and these creams don’t have much of an effect on darker, more stubborn spots.
Retinoids
What they are: Prescription-strength vitamin A creams such as Retin-A and Retinova.
What they do: Fade discoloration while stimulating the growth of new, healthy cells. They are often used with prescription-strength hydroquinone creams for a stronger bleaching effect.
lol no!
Prevention rather than cure – next time you go out in the sun, use a sunblock, and you wont get anymore,
you cant remove agespots
I have had good results mixing about a tablespoon of yogurt to about an 1/8th of a tsp of lemon juice. I found the recipe somewhere, use it on my hands and face.
Leave on for 20 min. if it burns a bit, take it off sooner, I leave mine on longer, because I have become used to it.
no it doesn’t here is some creams that might help you
Lumedia Age Spot Reducer Lumedia-Age Spot Reducing Cream
Christian Dior Capture Anti Taches
Camocare C-Spot Age & Sun Spot