Autumn 2006 Newsletter

Do You Have Age Spots?  What Are They?  What Can Help?

Fall is here, and as you’re gazing into the mirror, saddened that your summer glow has faded; you notice some dustings of copper colored … Freckles? … Age spots?  What are they?  They are sprinkled across your cheekbones, forehead and nose, and appear to be multiplying by the second.  Before you reach for the foundation, what are age spots, and what can you do to get rid of them?

This time of year, many women start noticing the “freckles” that that they earned in the height of summer months during trips to the beach or out in the garden.  Now that you regret those missed sunscreen applications, are you a day late and a dollar short?  Freckles appear in children and young adults and fade after the summer months. Age spots will only get worse as you get older, and the scary news is, they can be permanent. Sun damage is the culprit behind age spots, also known as liver spots.  Ultraviolet rays from the sun and tanning booths can lead to an overproduction of melanin (the pigmented cells in your skin) and uneven skin tone.  Age spots are your skin’s natural defense mechanism to protect your skin from damaging UV exposure.  Every cosmetic counter, drug store, home shopping network and skin care website offers a myriad of “miracle” lotions and potions. So what are the active ingredients that can really make a difference when comparison shopping for anti-aging products?

Look for the following active ingredients that are known to fight the skin’s signs of aging by evening out skin tone, promoting clarity, hydrating and plumping up fine lines and wrinkles. Consistent and continued daily use of products with these ingredients can result in visible improvement in the quality and texture of your skin.