The reason for the appearance of age spots
As already mentioned, this cosmetic flaw occurs when the liver and stomach work incorrectly, hormonal disorders and alterations (during pregnancy, after menopause, in diseases of the thyroid gland and pituitary gland). A special place in a number of reasons that cause pigmentation is excessive exposure to the sun or in a solarium. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays melanin (skin pigment) is able to distribute unevenly, thereby forming specks.
What are the methods to combat pigmentation spots?
If this defect in you is poorly expressed, that is, there are insignificant freckles or blackouts, then you can do with the use of lotions and tonics, which will contain a clarifying base. As an active ingredient, fruit and salicylic acids are most often used. Such cosmetics you can easily make at home, for this you will need the following ingredients:
- lemon juice - 3 tbsp. l.
- vinegar - 3 tbsp. l.
- Thermal or mineral water (without gas) - 200 ml
- sea salt
All these components must be mixed and poured into a tightly closed bottle. Wipe your face in the morning and evening for a month. After this time, your statute spots are almost invisible.
Also, all sorts of scrubs are excellent at coping with this defect. You need to do them regularly every other day. Best is coffee, almond and soda scrubs.
If the problem is more serious, then you can not do without a trip to the cosmetologist. You will be offered the following procedures for choice: laser resurfacing, medial peeling or brashing. The essence of these techniques is that your skin is removed from the keratinized cells and the upper layer of the epidermis. Brightly expressed freckles and other pigmentations, as a rule, are located in these layers, so this treatment is very effective. In very neglected cases, the procedure will need to be passed several times.
How to prevent the formation of age spots
First, you should be more careful about tanning. In no case do not stay in the open sun from 11 am to 4 pm. At this time, the sun's rays most aggressively affect the skin, which can not only cause pigmentation, but even the growth of tumors. Do not forget to apply to your body a protective tonic or cream with UV-filters. It is desirable that the degree of protection is not lower than the coefficient of 15. Include in your food products containing beta-carotene. This is the substance that distributes melanin perfectly. Beta-carotene is found in all green vegetables and legumes, in carrots and corn.
As you can see, the problem is solved. And there is nothing difficult in not only getting rid of pigment spots, but also to prevent their appearance. With due care of your face and healthy lifestyle, this imperfection will not break your beauty.