Want To Fade Away Those Age Spots?

Be careful if you're thinking of using hydroquinone, a popular ingredient in products claiming to lighten age spots, melasma (excessive pigmentation usually caused by the sun), or post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (a condition that can afflict darker-skinned women). Such products are often available over the counter but should be used only under a doctor's supervision because of the severe and often permanent side effects.

Ironically, in certain skin types, the opposite - ochronosis, or darkening of the skin - can occur. In many cases, this happens in darker skinned individuals.

The consumer MUST BE AWARE that hydroquinone has been under scrutiny for discontinuation in OTC products because of possible cancer causing activity in addition to the unwanted side effects they can cause.

Tips For Avoiding Sun Spots Or Darkened Areas:

1) Try to lessen the amount of time you are out in the sun. When you are outside, place enough natural sunscreen and wear a wide brimmed hat.
2) Moisturize your skin with products that can penetrate the 7 layers of skin to deeply condition damaged skin. These products will also enhance the exfoliation process so that the accumulated pigmentation will eventually disipate.
3) Only the best will do! So make sure the creams you choose are plant sourced and are capable of traveling down the deepest layer of the skin. (Stay away from products that contain MINERAL OIL!)