Health and Fitness

If you are getting older, you may see the appearance of red, block or brown age spots on areas that are frequently exposed to UV rays from the sun. These heavily pigmented areas can also appear after pregnancy. Here’s a little about what they are and what you can do about them.

It was once believed that these areas indicated liver dysfunction. That’s why they are sometimes referred to as liver spots. It has since been proven that there is no connection between these areas of deeper pigmentation. They are simply a clump of melanin, not much different from a freckle.

They are not a health threat, although they have been known to obscure the detection of a skin cancer. Most people simply think of them as a threat to their appearance. Looking older is not a pleasant thought for anyone.

It is possible to safely fade brown age spots. You just need a cream that contains the right ingredients. Years ago, traditional practitioners advised there patients not to use anything on their skin that they would not eat. As it turns out, that was good advice.

Cosmetic ingredients have been found to penetrate the skin’s layers. Some of them contribute to the cancer risk or cause other health problems. That’s why you want to look for a “safe” cream, first. The right ingredients are both safe and effective. One of the wrong ingredients is hydroquinone. It may be effective, but it is not safe.

Extracts from the cyperus rotundus plant have been shown to inhibit melanin production, which is one step for reducing brown age spots. The other step is to stimulate the production of new cells. For that purpose, some experts suggest chemical peels or exfoliants, but those cause redness and irritation. They can lead to increased inflammation in the dermis layer, which causes damage to collagen fibers and initiates sagging.

Cyperus rotundus root is non-irritating, a natural anti-inflammatory. But, it doesn’t stimulate skin cell production. Bioactive keratin does. Keratin is a protein that the body uses to make new skin cells. The bioactive type of keratin can be used by the body for that purpose. Studies have shown that using it results in a 160% increase in skin cell proliferation. There is nothing else like it.

So, there you have the keys to getting rid of brown age spots. They are bioactive keratin and extracts from cyperus rotundus root. Other ingredients to look for include antioxidants like coenzyme Q10 and natural vitamin E. If properly formulated, they can penetrate deeply to protect the skin’s cells and fibers from free radical damage.

Natural plant oils are much better for your skin than petroleum-based mineral oils. Look for face creams that contain grape seed oil and body lotions that contain jojoba. What you don’t put on your skin is as important as what you do. Some of the things that cause the appearance of brown age spots are common ingredients in cosmetics. Shop for all natural products and buy them, whenever possible.

Andrea Marshall is a researcher of skin care and health supplement products. Visit her site now at http://www.healthy-solutions-source.com to get the facts on how to choose the best products for your youthful and healthy life.