{"id":113313,"date":"2024-09-25T19:09:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dermatica.co.uk\/skinlab\/?p=113313"},"modified":"2024-09-25T19:10:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:10:01","slug":"age-spots-on-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dermatica.co.uk\/skinlab\/age-spots-on-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Get Age Spots On The Face?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Age spots on the face \u2013 they\u2019re a common condition that falls under a wider umbrella category known as hyperpigmentation<\/a>. If you have these already, you already know how stubborn fading them can be \u2013 but don\u2019t worry, we have two bits of reassuring news. <\/p>\n

The first is they aren\u2019t harmful, nor are they a form of skin cancer. The second is that, if they bother you, there are ways you can fade their appearance from home. In this article, we\u2019ll explain why you get age spots on your face, and guide you towards more resources that will help you find the right science-backed, evidence-based solutions for your skin. <\/p>\n

What Are Age Spots? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Age spots are also often called sun spots or liver spots. The medical term is solar lentigines, and they\u2019re all names to describe the same condition. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ll call them age spots in this article to avoid any confusion. You\u2019ll usually notice them on sun-exposed areas of your skin like the face, backs of the hands, arms, chest and legs. They\u2019re most common in people over the age of 40, but might appear at any age. (1)<\/p>\n

Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Age spots can be light tan, dark brown or black in colour depending on how pronounced they are and your individual skin type. They\u2019re small patches of skin, measuring anywhere from a few millimetres to a few centimetres, and can appear on their own or in clusters. Age spots can appear on all skin types, whether you have fair or light skin or darker skin.<\/p>\n

This skin condition isn’t dangerous at all, but it can affect some people\u2019s self-esteem, confidence and quality of life. If this includes you, we\u2019ve written an article all about science-backed treatments here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

There are a lot of different types of dark spots, so to find the right treatment it\u2019s important you\u2019re sure you have age spots and not another form of hyperpigmentation like melasma<\/a>. If in doubt, show them to a licensed dermatology expert or your medical provider to make sure. (1)<\/p>\n

Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may be wondering what actually makes our skin form age spots. In short, it\u2019s cumulative UV damage (also known as ultraviolet radiation) from repetitive sun exposure over our lifetime. <\/p>\n

Read more about sun damaged skin.<\/a> <\/p>\n

How it happens is \u2013 in our body, cells called melanocytes naturally produce a pigment that gives our skin its colour. This skin pigment is called melanin. Melanin is then transported to the surface layer of skin by cells called keratinocytes. Normally, this excess melanin is then shed during our natural exfoliation process. However, excessive sun exposure can trigger our melanocytes to produce too much pigment, which then overloads our keratinocytes. The pigment then clumps together in concentrated areas, causing an age spot. (2)<\/p>\n

Treating And Preventing Age Spots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knowing what\u2019s happening in your skin will help you prevent more age spots effectively, and \u2013 if you want to fade them \u2013 which treatment options will help. <\/p>\n

Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

To prevent more age spots appearing on your face, make sure you follow these steps first. <\/p>\n

Step 1: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF30 and 4 stars UVA rating, every day. <\/em><\/p>\n

This should be the last step of your morning skincare routine<\/a>. If you\u2019re out in the sun, remember to reapply every two hours. Better still, combine it with wearing UV protective clothing. A product like our SPF50 Photodamage Defence Sunscreen<\/a> will do nicely, but any sunscreen that you enjoy using is absolutely fine. (3)<\/p>\n

Step 2: Add Vitamin C to your skincare routine. <\/em><\/p>\n

Studies show that applying Vitamin C before your sunscreen can help fade age spots and boost your sunscreen\u2019s SPF (Sun Protection Factor) even more. You\u2019ll find the most effective form, ascorbic acid, in our Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid<\/a>. Our booster is also formulated with ferulic acid and Vitamin E, all of which can enhance UV protection and prevent free radical damage. (4)<\/p>\n

Remember, age spots are caused by sun exposure. Without protecting your skin, not only will you run the risk of getting more age spots, but the ones you already have won\u2019t be able to lighten or fade \u2013 no matter which treatments you use. <\/p>\n

Discover more science-backed tips for preventing sun damage and skin ageing.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Finding A Treatment That\u2019s Right For You<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to fade age spots, let\u2019s touch on some of the science-backed treatments available \u2013 both prescription and over-the-counter. They come in two categories: Topical creams that are applied on the skin, and physical treatments that are done to the spot directly and must be performed by a dermatologist in their clinic. <\/p>\n

Prescription topical treatments for age spots and sun damaged skin<\/a> may include active ingredients like tretinoin<\/a>, adapalene<\/a> and brightening agents like hydroquinone<\/a>. These must be prescribed to you by a licensed dermatology professional. <\/p>\n

Non-prescription topical treatments can also help tackle the look of age spots on the face, such as retinol<\/a> and azelaic acid<\/a>. Active ingredients like tranexamic acid, glycolic acid and kojic acid also help brighten your overall skin tone and fade their appearance. (5) <\/p>\n

Like we said at the start, age spots on the face or body aren\u2019t dangerous, so whether you want to fade their appearance is completely up to you. If you find that they\u2019re affecting your confidence, you\u2019re doing the right thing by finding out more about it, and it might be reassuring to hear that you\u2019re not alone. <\/p>\n

Dermatology experts like us help people like you every day. There are also plenty of scientific studies and evidence to show that these treatments can make a noticeable improvement to your skin.<\/p>\n

Find out what formulas are suitable for your skin by visiting our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Choi W, Yin L, Smuda C, Batzer J, Hearing VJ, Kolbe L. Molecular and histological characterization of age spots. Experimental Dermatology. 2017 Feb 9;26(3):242\u20138.
\n2. Thawabteh AM, Jibreen A, Karaman D, Thawabteh A, Karaman R. Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment\u2014A Review. Molecules [Internet]. 2023 Jun 18;28(12):4839. Available from: https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/28\/12\/4839<\/a>
\n3. Shanbhag S, Nayak A, Narayan R, Nayak U. Anti-aging and Sunscreens: Paradigm Shift in Cosmetics. Adv Pharm Bull [Internet]. 2019;2019(3):348\u201359. Available from: https:\/\/apb.tbzmed.ac.ir\/Files\/Inpress\/apb-24144.pdf<\/a>
\n4. Lin FH, Lin JY, Gupta RD, Tournas JA, Burch JA, Angelica Selim M, et al. Ferulic Acid Stabilizes a Solution of Vitamins C and E and Doubles its Photoprotection of Skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2005 Oct;125(4):826\u201332.
\n5. Moolla S, Miller-Monthrope Y. Dermatology: how to manage facial hyperpigmentation in skin of colour. Drugs in Context [Internet]. 2022 May 31;11:2021\u201320112. Available from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9165630\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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