Age Spots on Hands: identification & Treatment
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What are Age Spots?
The text explains that age spots (also known as liver spots, though they have nothing to do with the liver) are blemishes caused by an overproduction of melanin (the pigment responsible for skin color). They are accelerated by sun exposure adn while they can impact confidence, they are treatable and not permanent.
How to Identify Age Spots:
* Shape: Flat and oval.
* Color: Brown, tan, or black.
* Age: Most commonly seen in people 50+.
How to Treat Age Spots on Hands (Routine):
The treatment routine for hands is similar to a facial skincare routine,focusing on four key steps:
- Cleanse: Use a gentle,minimally fragranced hand wash.
* Recommended Products:
* evolvetogether Restorative Hand Wash ($52)
* Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
- Exfoliate: gently exfoliate weekly to remove dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover.
* Options:
* DIY scrub: Almond oil + brown sugar or pink Himalayan salt.
* Hand & Hand Sea Salt Sugar Scrub (available at CVS)
* Malin and Goetz Eucalyptus Hand Body Scrub
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