Jun 23, 2009

The Safest Best Age Spots Treatment

By Kathleen P. Walsh

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.

Skin pigmentation is primarily caused by the melanin formation in the skin. Hence, melanin production needs to be inhibited if you want to get rid of these spots. Though melanin helps in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the UV rays, it also causes freckles and those unseemly age spots. Though Hydroquinone is a melanin inhibitor it is also a suspected carcinogen. However, root extracts from the nut grass plant do not pose any risk of cancer and also prevent melanin formation.

Root extract is marketed under the name Extrapolate Nut grass and researches have revealed that a concentration of .5% can reduce melanin production by more than 40 %. Concentrations below this level is not very effective. Generally you will need a .5% Extrapolate concentration for in the best age spots treatment.

Another method is to increase the 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 skins 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.

The UV rays are the main cause of melanin formation hence over exposure to the sun should be avoided. Protecting your skin from the sun will prevent excessive melanin formation, skin cancer and wrinkles which are all a result of UV rays exposure.

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.

If you wish to prevent 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.

Pigmentation is also prevented by Vitamin E. Hence, vitamin E is an essential ingredient of the best age spots treatment. This vitamin E also works as a natural preservative hence forming a vital component of all skin care products.

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