Age spots - Page 2

Growing · ‎07-12-2020

These are damage from the sun long ago. They aren't really "repairable" but some things seem to reduce them a bit. Retinol seems to help, as does this odd concoction from Eva Naturals: 10 actives (it has turmeric so it is orange and smells like vegetables but doesn't make your fact look orange). I've used Genufique and used 2 X a day it seems to work, I've used Olay Retinol24 at bedtime, and I am now using Peter Thomas Roth. Nothing works perfectly but the 10 actives used daily, every morning does reduce all my sun damage spots and it is not expensive (online at Eva Naturals or on Amazon). I am going to look into the Musely.

Carolina925 · ‎03-09-2010

I remember in the late 60s when I worked in a drug store, they used to sell an item called Porcelana (not positive of the spelling now.) The older ladies in town would buy up all that product all the time. By older, now I'm thinking they were maybe in their 40s. They would spend all weekend at the beach or skiing on the river, covered in baby oil with iodine, then slather on the Porcelana during the week. When I hear the term "snake oil", I always think of Porcelana. I also remember we sold a lot of Carter's Little Liver Pills; guess that was for all those who joined in to the afternoon cocktail hours.

naturalfan · ‎03-09-2010

I get facials every five or six weeks. Get a regular deep cleansing facial and alternate with microneedling and peel. Results have been pretty good. Also started using Naturium products, including the Transexamic Acid 5%. Think this routine has helped the most. Purchased a package deal of six products for my skintype and the total was either $89 or $99, can't remember which. Pretty good price for six full size products. I purchased from their website but their products are available at some Target stores too.

I really like the results when I get a microneedling procedure. She adds a peel on top of that but skips the peel in the summer months because of the sun and the humidity. The microneedling is sometimes uncomfortable and my skin is red for the rest of the day but calms down by the next morning. My skin tends to be dry for a few days afterwards. I have more of a combination skin but the microneedling does dry it out temporarily. Facialist says that microneedling makes the most difference in sunspots and scarring. Lasers probably do more but I don't want to go that route. At any rate I have seen improvement in my skin. Not perfect but definitely improved.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@SilleeMee

I read that the rlt we just ordered is supposed to fade sun/age spots. Do you think that's true? I have two spots. Both small and light. One on the back of my hand and one on my face. The one on the back of my hand has been there for as long as I can remember. I don't know how long the one on my face has been there but it's been several years. I do know that neither has gotten darker or larger. Do they typically get larger and/or darker? Are sun/age spots the same thing? My mother was a sun worshiper and worked in her gardens unprotected (so she could soak up the Vit D). She didn't develop brown spots till she was in her mid 70s. As for me...thank goodness for Vit D supplements cause the sun and I are not friends.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@monicakm wrote:
@SilleeMee

I read that the rlt we just ordered is supposed to fade sun/age spots. Do you think that's true? I have two spots. Both small and light. One on the back of my hand and one on my face. The one on the back of my hand has been there for as long as I can remember. I don't know how long the one on my face has been there but it's been several years. I do know that neither has gotten darker or larger. Do they typically get larger and/or darker? Are sun/age spots the same thing? My mother was a sun worshiper and worked in her gardens unprotected (so she could soak up the Vit D). She didn't develop brown spots till she was in her mid 70s. As for me...thank goodness for Vit D supplements cause the sun and I are not friends.

@monicakm

Yes, RLT can help control but not eliminate brown spots/age spots/hyperpigmentation. Normally brown pigments get darker when they get exposed to sunlight. Otoh, brown spots can fade from exfoliation or from skin bleaching. If you see a brown spot become large or unexpectedly dark then go and have it checked by a doctor.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@SilleeMee

Thanks so much for your expert info I guess I'm ok since I shun the sun unless when I'm older something from my childhood will decide to develop. Mom's didn't show up till she was in her 70s.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Thundar wrote:
Hi! Does anyone know anything that does a great job on brown spots (age spots)? I have age spots on my face and arms. Thank you!

@Thundar On a previous thread mentioned here by @SilleeMee , I explained the OBAGI SYSTEM which uses RX strength hydroquinone mixed with RX strength Retin A at night to fade dark spots and melasma.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
You can buy Rx Triluma Cream from AllDayChemist w/o a Rx from a doctor.

Most, if not all, OTC treatments don't work. At best the spots will fade but return when you stop treating them with OTC creams. Best thing to do is have a derm use a laser (not IPL), a YAG type laser which is the same kind used to remove tattoos. After the spots are removed then start treating them with Rx hydroquinone (HQ) with at least a 4% strength. HQ treatment is an 8-week-long session and then you stop. If at that point the spots remain unchanged then best to go back to the derm.

A brown spot is like a weed in the garden. You can eliminate seeing it by just removing it at the surface but then what remains below is the root and that will eventually cause the weed to reappear again. The only way to get rid of the weed is to remove the root, just as with a brown spot...they have roots, too.

@SilleeMee Thanks for the great explanation, clarification and info. Spot on. Lol

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Growing wrote:
These are damage from the sun long ago. They aren't really "repairable" but some things seem to reduce them a bit. Retinol seems to help, as does this odd concoction from Eva Naturals: 10 actives (it has turmeric so it is orange and smells like vegetables but doesn't make your fact look orange). I've used Genufique and used 2 X a day it seems to work, I've used Olay Retinol24 at bedtime, and I am now using Peter Thomas Roth. Nothing works perfectly but the 10 actives used daily, every morning does reduce all my sun damage spots and it is not expensive (online at Eva Naturals or on Amazon). I am going to look into the Musely.

@Growing - I looked up Eves Naturals on their website and it's 19.95 with free shipping for 1 oz. You can also sign up for emails and get 10% off.

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