Experts share the latest news on those nasty age spots.
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Recognizing that some spots are deeper than others, Estée Lauder developed Cyber WhiteExtra Concentrated Brightening Essence to target varying degrees of pigmentation. “You have to treat the skin when you observe light discoloration, before it becomes a stubborn age spot,” says Maes. The first line of defence is turmeric extract, an antihistamine that calms the skin. “One of the key factors that activates the production of melanin is inflammation,” explains Maes. “And inflammation leads to discoloration.” Glucosamine, a sugar derivative, helps slough off dead cells to diminish surface spots, while yeast bio-fermentation targets deeper age spots by breaking apart melanin clusters. Maes doesn’t promise complete elimination of spots — only lasers can do that — but he says that using these products regularly can make abnormal pigmentation up to 50 percent less visible. Keep in mind that these products aren’t “wonder drugs,” says Rivers, but they may be an option for those who can’t afford or don’t want to undergo laser treatments or peels. (Laser treatments have proven to be quite effective in getting rid of sun spots, but treatments can take months and cost up to $2,000.)
Regardless of your plan of attack, a certain amount of commitment is required for long-lasting results. If you stop using the products and go into the sun without protection, the pigmentation will come back.
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