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The Best Age Spots Treatment

 
By: Kathleen P. Walsh - February 2009
   
Until recently, the best age spots treatment was the use of a cream containing hydroquinone. But, a safer ingredient has been found. There are several factors that a cream should address to get rid of a heavily pigmented spot or area. Here, you will learn about those factors.

Inhibiting Melanin Production

Melanin is the cause of skin pigmentation. It is the body’s natural defense against UV rays from the sun, responsible for the tone of the complexion and for freckles, as well as age spots. Hydroquinone inhibits melanin production, but it is a possible carcinogen. Extracts from the root of the nut grass plant have been shown to inhibit melanin and there is not cancer risk.

EXTRAPOLATE Nut-grass is the proprietary name of an ingredient containing the root extract that has been shown to inhibit melanin production by over 40% at concentrations of .5%. Lesser concentrations have lesser activity. The best age spots treatment contains a .5% EXTRAPOLATE concentration.

Increasing Cell Turnover Rate

The cells that you see can be replaced by new ones, if the cell turnover rate is adequate. It slows down as we get older, which is why some people see age spots in the first place. The common suggestion for increasing cell turnover is to use exfoliants or harsh chemical peels. These solutions are accompanied by unwanted side effects, including redness, itching and irritation.

Redness indicates underlying inflammation which can damage the skin’s cells and fibers. There is a protein complex that has been shown to stimulate the production of new cells, which will push there way to the surface and replace those melanin containing cells. The protein complex is called Functional Keratin and it is an ingredient in the best age spots treatment.

Preventing Future Occurrences

There are nutrients that are believed to prevent the appearance of these pigmented areas and there are compounds that are known to contribute to their appearance. You should avoid the use of any product that contains petroleum-based alcohols. Methyl and ethyl are examples. They change the pH balance of the skin and increase the risk of fungal infection. They can also cause the appearance of a dark spot.

Vitamin E is one of the nutrients that are known to prevent the appearance of heavily pigmented areas. So, the best age spots treatment contains natural vitamin E. That ingredient is also known to act as a natural preservative, an important component of skincare products.

Avoiding Overexposure to the Sun

Ultimately, UV rays from the sun stimulate melanin production, which can lead to a tan, a freckle or an age spot. Avoiding overexposure to the sun is one of the best ways to protect your self from overproduction of melanin, wrinkles and skin cancer. All of which are caused by UV rays.

Most sunscreens do not provide adequate protection and some of them cause damage to DNA that can lead to cancer cell production. Even the best age spots treatment cannot protect your from overexposure to the sun. You will have to do that on your own.

 From the time you are born 'environmental pollutants' are continually entering your body. These environmental pollutants mainly in the form of free radicals damage your organs and glands and thus cause them to produce less of the key chemical agents and nutrients that are necessary to nourish your cell nucleus. This in turn damages your DNA. Find out how you can repair this damage by clicking here.

 


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