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Causes & Natural Cures for Age Spots
Age spots are also called liver spots or sun spots. These are flat & brown & appear on the back of forearms, hands, face, neck or chest. Ultraviolet rays from the sun activate the pigment producing cells in the skin called melanocytes. This causes age spots & they increase with increased sun exposure & aging process. Age spots can also be caused due to increase in hormones because of pregnancy or use of oral contraceptive pills. They increase the risk of skin cancer & are commonly found in people who freckle & burn easily.
The best way to prevent age spots is to avoid excessive sun exposure. Always apply sunscreen or sun block before going out in the sun. Apply lemon juice with cotton balls on the age spots regularly. After consistent use for a month you will find that the age spots have started to fade away. There are over-the-counter bleaching creams available which contain hydroquinone. These will lighten the age spots considerably but discontinue their use if you find any kind of irritation in your skin.
Aloe Vera is a very useful & natural remedy to cure the age spots. Rub fresh Aloe Vera juice or leaves on the age spots lightly on your skin regularly.
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