Three Best Ways to Get Rid of Age Spots

By RS, published Sep 19, 2007
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How to get rid of age spots on my face has become an increasing concern, as I grow older. There are three options for the best ways to get rid of age spots. I feel far too young to have to have to worry about how to get rid of age spots, but hey we will all have this issue at one point in our lives.

After learning a little bit about age spots and why they appear, I realized I am probably getting age spots because my skin is very fair and has a tendency to burn in the sun. Anyway, off to the three best ways to get rid of age spots on you face!

First up is the laser. Lasers are the best way to get rid of age spots on you face if you have wide coverage or multiple age spots on your face. Facial lasers, like the IPL, can completely reduce and remove the appearance of age spots on the face.

Obviously, while the ends may justify the means, you should know a few things about how to remove age spots on yoru face with lasers. Anti aging laser treatments can be costly. Prices will vary from skin care doctor to skin care doctor, but this is by far the most expensive anti aging option for removing age spots from your face.

You should also probably expect some level of discomfort. Lasers are after all a powerful tool and should only be used in the hands of doctors.

Next up as one of the best ways to remove one or two small age spots on yoru skin is the bleaching of age spots. What is age spot bleaching and does it work? These are two questions many women over the age of thirty have asked.

Age spot bleaching can be accomplished in the doctor's office or at home, with varying results.

Over the counter drug store age spot bleachers will contain ingredients such as glycolic acid. Look for anti age spot products with at least 10 to 15% glycolic acid. With any product contain glycolic acid you should expect to possibly see reddening of the skin. More sensitive skin may even flake.

If your age spots are stubborn you may find the best way to get rid of age spots is to visit your doctor and get a prescription strength age spot remover. If you find prescription strength age spot removers to be too harsh you do have one more option.

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