“How do I get rid of age spots?” Our clients often ask us this question. And, if you’ve asked yourself this question, read on because this article will answer it!
But before we answer that burning question, let’s look at what causes age spots in the first place.
Age spots result from your body producing excess melanin, often caused by overexposure to UV light and sometimes a deficiency in vitamin B12. People who spend a lot of time outdoors over many years without suitable sunscreen or who use tanning beds are more at risk. If you don’t have age spots and want to prevent them from appearing, be sure not to use tanning beds. Avoid burning your skin, and wear good sunscreen daily on all areas exposed to the sun, including the backs of your hands.
How do I get rid of age spots?
Age spots can be treated with many treatments. The most effective are IPL laser and Microneedling. Chemical peels can be very effective as well.
IPL:
IPL is a very quick treatment. We use an Intense Pulse Light machine to heat the melanin in the age spots, which causes the melanin-rich cells to disburse and lighten the spots. It is the fastest way to see age spots become lighter. Results are normally around ten days. The spots darken first and then slowly slough off.
Microneedling:
Microneedling creates controlled inflammation that encourages removing damaged skin cells and stimulates new cells, helping to fade hyperpigmented cells over time. It can take up to three weeks to see results, sometimes longer. This treatment works within the skin’s own healing ability, which is why results vary from person to person.
Chemical Peels:
Customised chemical peels work superficially on the top layer of the skin to exfoliate off excess pigment and improve overall skin texture and tone. Some peels also work as a tyrosinase inhibitor to help prevent more excess pigment from forming in the future. If you choose to combat age spots with this treatment, you will undoubtedly require multiple treatments. The actual number varies from client to client. You can have these treatments three weeks apart; however, it can take up to 6 months to notice great results.
Choosing Your Treatment:
All treatments require a complimentary consultation first. This consultation is crucial; IPL and chemical peels can create hyper or hypopigmentation if unsuitable. Certain medications, as well as lifestyle factors, can prevent you from having any of these treatments. All treatments have potential side effects, so we conduct thorough consultations to determine the most suitable treatment.
After Your Treatment:
After your treatment, we recommend that you always use sunscreen daily, rain or shine, and use corrective skincare designed to slow melanin production in the skin.
Using Vitamin A at night and Vitamin C during the day can help maintain results, and exfoliating twice a week to slough off dead skin cells will also help.
How do I get rid of age spots? Recommended Products:
Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 Hydrating:
This hydrating, non-whitening, lightweight sunscreen formula protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays to help prevent premature skin ageing.
Ultra Brightening Foaming Cleanse:
Ultraceuticals developed this product to visibly improve your skin’s overall hydration and radiance. After four weeks of use, you’ll see enhanced clarity & luminosity in your skin.
Ultra Brightening Moisturiser Cream:
Formulated with skin-brightening ingredients for a brighter, more even and radiant complexion.
Ultra A Perfecting Serum:
This serum contains high levels of our proprietary Retinome technology® (Retinol complex) microparticles. It will significantly condition and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the complexion. It delivers a smooth, youthful-looking, and radiant complexion.
Ultra A Perfecting Serum Mild:
Contains high levels of our proprietary Retinome technology® (Retinol complex). Great for speeding up cell turnover to even skin complexion.
Ultra A Perfecting Intense Booster:
It contains high levels of our proprietary Retinome technology® (Retinol complex), which is great for speeding up cell turnover and evening skin complexion. This is the strongest retinol serum in Ultraceuticals and can only be used once your skin is conditioned to the previous serums.
Even Skintone Smoothing Moisturiser:
This moisturiser helps promote healthy skin and supports the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF). This state-of-the-art formula features Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Ethyl Ascorbate, which have been shown to promote a more even complexion.
Ultra Brightening Serum:
Enriched with a powerful complex of brightening ingredients, such as Niacinamide, Hydroxyresveratrol, and Acetyl Zingerone, and infused with elevated levels of AHA, this serum works synergistically to visibly enhance the skin’s natural luminosity and lighten sunspots.
Ultra Granule-C Microfoliant:
This exfoliant visibly smoothes and evens skin tone by sloughing off the top layers, and vitamin C acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor to prevent excess pigment from forming.
Ultra Brightening Serum Mild:
Moderate levels of AHA combined with powerful brightening ingredients such as Niacinamide, Hydroxyresveratrol and Acetyl Zingerone. This potent serum is designed to visibly enhance skin luminosity and clarity, providing a perfect boost to your skincare routine.
Are you ready to get rid of your age spots? Let’s get started… Drum Roll, please!🥁🥁🥁
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