Take Care Of Your Skin

The best ways to prevent age spots are to avoid sun exposure, especially sunbathing, and use sunscreen regularly (SPF 15 or higher). However, this won’t help get rid of age spots you may already have. To reduce the appearance of age spots over time, see your physician or dermatologist.

He or she can recommend a prescription or over-the-counter skin cream containing alpha-hydroxyl or retinoic acid. If you use these, be diligent about applying sunscreen, since these creams contain chemicals that can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun’s rays. Laser treatment is also an option; while this approach is more costly, it does offer immediate results. Even if your age spots are not a concern, it is advisable to see a dermatologist about them. Occasionally, what appear to be age spots are identified as precancerous lesions that should be removed for medical rather than cosmetic reasons. It’s Never Too Late to Age Gracefully. It’s not about the lines on the face -it’s about the wisdom behind them. Rather than lamenting the passing ofthe years, celebrate what you have achieved, learned, and earned, for your benefit and the benefit of others. This is the basis of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging.