Because age spots are caused by sun exposure, getting them on the face is common. Age spots can have a gray or brownish-black appearance and are flat against the surface of the skin. If you are concerned about age spots on the face, you should speak to your doctor. He may wish to examine the spots to ensure that they have not been caused by another medical condition, like skin cancer.
Step 1
Choose a skin lightening product. There are skin lighteners that are over the counter and can fade age spots on the face. Active ingredients for these products include glycolic acid, kojic acid and hydroquinone. Some brand examples include Reviva Labs Skin Lightening Cream and Derma E Skin Lighten Cream.
Step 2
Apply the skin lightening cream to a small area. Test out the cream first on a small and inconspicuous area. Wait a day to note any skin reactions caused by the cream. This allows you to ensure that you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
Step 3
Repeat use of the skin lightening cream for several weeks. To get rid of the age spots on the face, the cream needs to penetrate the skin. You need to continue to use the cream for several weeks until results are apparent.
Step 4
Make an appointment with a dermatologist. For faster results, set up a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon regarding the age spots. Potential treatments include laser therapy, cryotherapy and chemical peels. During laser therapy, the heat used destroys the pigment causing the age spots on the face. For cryotherapy, the age spot is frozen off by applying liquid nitrogen to the blemish. With a chemical peel, an acid is applied to burn the top layers of the skin and fade the age spots.
Things You'll Need
- Skin lightening cream
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