- 1). Cover your age spots daily with sunscreen. Choose a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. If you are outside for prolonged periods of time, reapply it every few hours.
- 2). Apply a bleaching cream to your age spots. Such creams are available over the counter in most cosmetic and drug stores. The cream will gradually lighten the age spots until they eventually blend in with the rest of your skin.
- 3). Talk to a dermatologist about prescription-strength bleaching creams. Prescription creams contain higher concentrations of bleaching chemicals, meaning that your age spots will lighten more quickly. Due to the higher strength, your skin may be more sensitive to such creams. Test a small amount on your skin before a full application.
- 4). Use products that contain hydroxy acids. Cleansers, toners and lotions can all contain hydroxy acids, which aid in skin-cell regeneration. This means that new skin cells will be produced more quickly to replace your sun-damaged cells. Be aware that your skin will be more sensitive to the sun when you use hydroxy acids, so proper sun protection is essential.
- 5). Get microdermabrasion. A professional will use a small device that resembles a sandblaster to buff away the top layers of your skin. Once your skin heals from the treatment, your age spots will be lighter and significantly less noticeable. Make microdermabrasion treatments part of your standard skincare regimen, and you will be able to get rid of your age spots over time.
- 6). Consider laser treatments. Your dermatologist will apply laser light to your age spots. The light will break up the darker pigment in the age spots, effectively eliminating them from your skin. In addition, since laser light stimulates collagen production, your skin will become firmer and more even-toned after these treatments.
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