How to whiten age spots on the face at home

Age spots on the face: causes

The reason for the appearance of age spots on the face is an increase in the amount of melanin in skin cells.

This increase can be provoked by genetic, endocrine, hormonal factors, ultraviolet radiation, as well as skin inflammation.

Pigment spots formed on the face are a signal to consult a dermatologist or cosmetologist for advice.

Some types of spots may indicate a serious illness , but even if this is not the case, age spots on the face should be removed, as they look unaesthetic.

Causes of pigmentation

Pigment spots are formed as a result of an excess of melanin pigment in one place of the skin.

These include:

• freckles;
• chloasma;
• lentigo;
• moles and birthmarks.

Freckles and chloasma are located in the upper layer of the epidermis. The reason for the appearance of the former is heredity, and chloasma is formed when:

• hormonal imbalances (pregnancy, stress, natural aging);
• liver or kidney diseases;
• intense exposure to sunlight.

Also, the reasons for the appearance of dark spots are the illiterate use of professional exfoliation products and the lack of post-peeling care.

Freckles and chloasma can be removed with several courses of superficial exfoliation. Medium peeling is used very rarely for this purpose, and deep peeling is never used.

Lentigines, moles and birthmarks, regardless of the cause of formation, must be protected during cosmetic exfoliation. They can only be removed in a specialized clinic or institute strictly on the recommendation of a doctor.

The causes of pigmentation and the whitening procedure are in our video:

Pigment spots during pregnancy: is treatment required?

When pregnancy occurs, the body begins to rebuild. Among other things, the hormonal system fails, so one morning the expectant mother may notice pigment spots on her face.

The hormonal system begins to rebuild and excess melanin is produced. It appears on the face of a pregnant woman with pigmentation of varying intensity. Apart from a cosmetic inconvenience, these spots do not pose any threat.

Melanin is distributed unevenly in the skin during hormonal changes (in cosmetology it is called melasma or chloasma).

Age spots can appear anywhere, but most often they appear on the face, cheekbones, forehead, chin, shoulders and abdomen.

The cause of the appearance of unpleasant spots can also be a lack of folic acid in the body of a pregnant woman, as well as vitamins B and C, zinc, and iron.

In this case, the woman needs to balance her diet and take more food containing these vitamins and microelements. They are found in abundance in leafy vegetables (lettuce, spinach, parsley).

It is also necessary to include in the diet bread and other flour products made from wholemeal flour containing bran.

More often, melasma (otherwise chloasma) - acquired hypermelanosis of the face, neck, nipples occurs in individuals with a genetic predisposition ; Its appearance is promoted by exposure to sunlight.

This is normal during pregnancy. But if this causes moral discomfort, you can use decorative cosmetics to hide age spots on the face, rather than remove them with medication.

Attention! Do not get carried away with whitening creams - they can cause minor but unwanted harm to the baby. You can use folk remedies.

Folk remedies for pigmentation in the form of masks

The advantages of homemade lotions are that the recipe uses food products that can be found in every home. There is no need to spend a lot of financial resources on purchasing certain components, as well as time for carrying out manipulations.

Instructions for the use of Taktivin injections and analogues

Face masks to help get rid of black spots:

• Grind fresh cottage cheese to a pulp - five tablespoons. Add five drops of ammonia to the mixture and stir. The mixture is applied exclusively to age spots, covered with a bandage on top, then with cling film, and left for a quarter of an hour. During manipulation, you may feel a burning and tingling sensation, this is normal. If redness remains for a long time after the mask, then reduce the treatment time to 7 minutes;
• Masks made from lemon and potato starch help lighten age spots. You need to mix one teaspoon of powder with lemon juice to get a mixture like thick sour cream. Apply directly to stains. The duration of the home procedure is 25 minutes. In case of severe burning, wash off immediately. Due to excessive sensitivity of the skin, a burn may occur;
• Sauerkraut juice provides a gentle lightening effect. A clean cloth is dipped into it and wrung out so that it is slightly damp, but the solution does not drip from it. Apply to cosmetic defects and leave for half an hour. The juice is not aggressive, so use is acceptable every day.

The kefir mask brightens the skin, gives a healthy shine and a natural look. To prepare it, take 2 tablespoons of kefir, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of olive oil. The mask is applied for 15 minutes and washed off. The procedure is carried out every other day. The duration of therapy is individual.

Pigment spots after childbirth

Most often, hyperpigmentation disappears soon after childbirth. But sometimes these areas of the skin remain sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and darken again when exposed to sunlight.

This mainly affects white-skinned and red-haired women. In these cases, when going outside on sunny days, you should apply creams with a high SPF factor (at least 30 units).

You can start using the cream from the beginning of March and continue until mid-October , or until you notice that the body has returned to normal and has stopped responding to ultraviolet rays.

The effect of the cream lasts approximately 4 hours, therefore, in order to remove pigment spots on the face from the eyes of strangers, you need to additionally protect the skin with foundation and powder.

The clinical picture of chloasma is irregularly shaped, brown spots of various shades. They do not peel or become inflamed; they can be located separately or merge into large spots.

The color and quantity depend on the intensity of the UV rays.

If after several menstruation, and even more so after stopping breastfeeding, pigmentation does not decrease, you should consult a dermatologist.

Whitening masks for oily skin

Specially prepared cosmetic masks will help clear your face of age spots. When preparing them, be sure to follow the recipe and not use them more often than prescribed. Otherwise, there is a risk of skin damage. If no special instructions are given in the mask recipe, then the composition is applied to the face for about 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with plenty of clean water. After the procedure, the skin must be lubricated with a moisturizer to prevent it from drying out.

A curd mask is considered a very good way to lighten the skin. To prepare it, mix 50 g of fatty homemade cottage cheese and 20 ml of hydrogen peroxide. The mask is prepared immediately before use. If the composition remains, it is thrown away, since this mass is unsuitable for the next procedure. As a rule, after applying the mask a person does not experience any unpleasant sensations, but if a burning sensation suddenly appears, it is recommended to wash off the composition so as not to accidentally damage the skin.

If there are very dark pigment spots that cannot be removed with anything else, use a sour cream mask. To prepare it, combine full-fat sour cream (2 tbsp) with ammonia (5 drops) and stir vigorously. The resulting product is applied directly to the stains, being careful not to affect healthy areas. Wash off the composition after about 15 minutes. For those who have sensitive skin, it is better not to use this mask, as it is too aggressive, which can negatively affect the skin.

The pulp of half a cucumber is grated on a fine grater and a little oatmeal is added (about 1 tsp). The resulting composition is applied to a cleansed face and left for 20 minutes. Remove the mask with a wet cotton swab, and then wash with cool water. Thanks to this procedure, you can not only lighten age spots, but also get rid of oily sheen. The tomato mask has the same effect. To prepare it, mix the pulp of 2 medium tomatoes with 2 tbsp. l. wheat flour. The composition should be used in the same way as a cucumber mask. The main advantage of these masks is the ability to use them daily. Other similar formulations are not recommended for use more than twice a week.

Whitening oily skin can be done using a mixture of bee honey, table sting and lemon juice. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions. Before applying the composition, it is recommended to steam the skin thoroughly. Leave the mixture on for 25 minutes, then wash off with plenty of cool water.

Parsley decoction (2 tsp per glass of boiling water) or ice cubes prepared on its basis also have a good effect. If the pigmentation is not very strong, you can use a lemon cleansing lotion. To prepare it, grind one lemon and add 1/2 cup of cold water. The mixture is put in the refrigerator and left for 5-7 days, shaking occasionally. After the time has passed, the composition is filtered and 3 tbsp is added. l. vodka. Store in the refrigerator.

Pigment spots after sunburn

Often people who dream of surprising everyone with a bronze tan after a summer vacation get the opposite result: they become covered with brown specks, dots, spots, and in the most visible places.

This is the result of an accumulation of melanin in areas most exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, before sunbathing, you need to remember the simplest rules of how to sunbathe.

The use of low-quality (counterfeit) sunscreen can also play a role. Try to buy sunscreens in specialized stores, where an experienced consultant will tell you the SPF concentration you need.

Such problems do not go away on their own. An experienced cosmetologist in the salon will help remove age spots on the face, neck, décolleté, and shoulders in various ways accessible to different social strata.

Traditional medicine against pigmentation

You can lighten age spots on the face at home with affordable and inexpensive products that are used daily in everyday life.

Products with whitening effect:

• Onion. The vegetable contains sulfur compounds, which act as a natural antiseptic, and acids, which exfoliate dead epidermal cells.
• Red Ribes. The berry is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.
• Aloe vera. The plant helps with numerous dermatological diseases. Has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
• Lemon. Citrus acid gently and carefully removes dead cells, whitening dark areas, and activating the growth of new layers of the epidermis.
• Dandelion. Helps cure skin diseases and cleanse the epidermis of cosmetic defects.
• Dairy products. The lactic acid in their composition helps to rejuvenate and restore the skin, and fade the appearance of pigmentation.
• Castor extract (oil). Effective against age-related changes and senile lentigo.
• Parsley. The plant contains a number of valuable vitamins that allow effective whitening and preservation of youth.

This list contains powerful and well-known whitening products. Home care can be carried out using other components.

The appearance of hyperpigmentation after solarium

In winter, many women want to have tanned skin, so they use the services of a solarium. If, after your first visit to the solarium, dark spots, rashes appear, or the tan is uneven, you should not continue the procedure.

Increased pigmentation in this case may be caused by one of the following factors:

• taking hormonal contraceptives;
• for some endocrine chronic diseases;
• when taking certain medications (neuroleptics, sulfonamides, tetracycline antibiotics) during solarium procedures. If age spots on the face appear for this reason, they can be removed only after changing medications in agreement with the attending physician;
• after applying cosmetics containing essential oil of bergamot and some other plants to the face and body.

  

In such cases, only peeling or folk treatments for pigmentation are recommended.

In the case of using medications, it is necessary to complete the course of treatment, and only after that try to remove age spots on the face and other parts of the body.

Whitening infusions

Various herbal decoctions are applied to the face and other areas of the skin for whitening for 10 minutes. Alternatively, a piece of gauze will do.

Parsley decoction

Compound:

• 1 tbsp. l. small parsley.
• 1 glass of hot water.

The greens are poured with hot water and boiled for about 5 minutes. The decoction is removed and infused for 20 minutes. After filtering, pour into a deep container and close with a lid. You should wipe your face with the liquid several times every day.

Congee

Well-washed and clean rice is poured with water and left to simmer until cooked, cooled and strained. The skin of the face should be wiped twice daily. You can also freeze the composition. The decoction has lightening properties.

Ice made from the juices of parsley, mint, chamomile in equal proportions, together with cucumber or lemon juice, will help whiten the skin on your face.

Pigment spots on the forehead

The most unpleasant thing is if such spots appear on the forehead. The skin on the frontal part of the head is dry and thin, and is difficult to peel, both chemical and laser.

Hyperpigmentation on the forehead can signal inflammatory processes in the kidneys, liver, and gall bladder. Dysfunctions of these organs are reflected on the skin.

Difficulty in the outflow of bile in the bile ducts causes yellow-brown spots with clear outlines to appear. In this case, a large amount of toxic substances accumulate in the skin.

Important to remember! Before starting any local treatment of pigment spots on the forehead and on the face in general, it is necessary to remove all doubts regarding the inflammatory processes of internal organs.

If hyperpigmentation of skin areas is not directly related to sun exposure, then you need to check with an endocrinologist.

There are several other reasons for darkening of the epidermal layer:

• Menopausal changes;
• Age-related changes (old age);
• Traces from past burns, places of damage to the epidermis in the past;
• Serious deficiency of B vitamins, vitamins A and E.

Having ruled out serious diseases of the internal organs, you can begin local treatment, that is, use folk remedies or go to a beauty salon for professional procedures.

At the same time, you should balance your diet so that the body receives all the necessary substances.

Prevention of pigmentation

Fair-skinned and fair-haired people are more susceptible to the formation of age spots on the face.

To prevent pigmentation (or during acne treatment), you must adhere to three rules:

• Avoid products that cause skin irritation . If you use a scrub, it should be finely dispersed and not used daily. Alcohol-containing products should be completely avoided, as they have a drying effect and slow down cell renewal. When using (or performing treatments with) chemical exfoliants, moisturize your skin as often as possible, as acids strip moisture from the skin.
• Apply sun protection daily . If it is active, then the protective factor should be at least 30 (50 for a beach holiday). At other times, you can limit yourself to products with SPF 15–25 protection. This rule is especially true for people who use exfoliants that increase photosensitivity, as well as for those who develop pigmentation after some time on vacation.
• Do not touch inflamed areas of the skin . The older a person gets, the slower the cells of his dermis are renewed. By touching the damaged areas, you can make the situation worse; in addition, microdamages will take longer to heal than at a young age.

1. Massage your face.

When applied to the face, any product (peeling, cream, mask, serum) affects the surface layer of the skin. Pigment spots form deeper, so even if you lighten them, melanin will continue to accumulate and may appear in other areas.

When massaging, you affect the entire area of ​​the massaged facial skin.

Of course, this will not get rid of large and dark dermal defects. However, the use of comprehensive measures can help lighten age spots on the face.

Thanks to self-massage, microcirculation and blood circulation are activated, resulting in:

• The skin receives more nutrients, and accordingly, its firmness and elasticity increase.
• By enhancing the barrier function of the dermis, it better resists the effects of adverse factors, including ultraviolet radiation.
• Thanks to the acceleration of metabolic processes, cells quickly get rid of toxins, as well as excess pigment.
• Skin renewal accelerates.

A balanced diet will cause pigmentation to decrease over time, but this requires that the lower layers of the dermis actively push out dead skin cells.

Thus, massage by itself is not able to lighten age spots on the face, and its effect will be more delayed when compared, for example, with peelings. However, chemical procedures, while eliminating external manifestations, do not work at the root of the problem. Massage, on the contrary, makes the skin healthy.

2. A complete diet.

Drinking regime is of great importance. It is water that triggers all metabolic processes occurring in the body. Its amount depends on the person’s weight: per 1 kg you need at least 30 ml of pure liquid. However, for residents of the southern regions and people leading an active lifestyle, this figure will be higher.

In order to lighten age spots on the face, it is necessary to include in the diet foods that contain large quantities of:

• Copper. It is rich in cod liver, cocoa powder, squid, nuts (especially peanuts and hazelnuts), shrimp, peas, lentils, and buckwheat.
• Vitamin A. It is found in carrots, pumpkin, sea buckthorn, apricots and other orange fruits.
• B vitamins. They are present in products of animal origin (meat, fish, eggs).
• Vitamin C. It is found in large quantities in rose hips and bell peppers.
• Vitamin D. Fish oil and egg yolk are rich in it.
• Vitamin E. It is found in unrefined vegetable oils.
• Vitamin PP. Present in peas, avocados, tomatoes.

3. Improvement of the endocrine system and the entire body as a whole.

If you have diseases of the internal organs, endocrine or immune systems, you should consult a doctor before lightening age spots on your face.

You can also take a closer look at the Chinese healing system - qigong. According to Eastern healers, the kidneys are the gates of life, so many exercises in this complex are aimed at maintaining and preserving the health of the kidneys and liver. The appearance of the skin, including its uniform coloring, largely depends on their condition.

When thinking about how to lighten age spots on the face, of course, you need to choose the right cosmetics.

Warnings

• When lightening your skin, you must apply a thick layer of sunscreen.
• If you decide to lighten age spots on your face at home, strictly follow the instructions on the product packaging.
• A number of studies suggest a link between hydroquinone, used in lightening products, and cancer, cell damage, dermatitis and other skin problems. Most experts are inclined to use drugs with it only when the others have not helped.
• If you are allergic to aspirin, you should not apply salicylic acid products to your skin.
• When contacting a dermatologist or cosmetologist, you must follow the recommendations given by specialists.
• After applying citrus juice to your face, you should not go out into the sun, as this can cause a burn.
• Salicylic acid is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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Pigment spots in a child

The reasons for the appearance of skin tumors in a baby can be both external and internal factors.

In children, spots of various types of pigmentation occur due to:

• metabolic disorders;
• changes in the hormonal system;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• taking certain types of medications;
• changes in diet and climate.

In young children, there are such types of age spots on the face and throughout the body that I would really like to remove, but they go away on their own:

• “Coffee spots” occur mainly in newborn babies; they do not require treatment and go away on their own after a few months;
• Hemangioma is a red spot that is not caused by an accumulation of melanin, but is a benign tumor of the blood vessels. This tumor is a consequence of intrauterine failure of the development of the circulatory system. In 75% of cases it goes away by the age of 7, in other cases it disappears in adolescence due to hormonal changes. In some cases, a hemangioma may signal the formation of a tumor within the body. You should check with a doctor if you notice such a spot. If the hemangioma bleeds or is located in a place where it is often injured, it is removed surgically;
• Newborn babies have pink spots in the back of the head, forehead, and temples. These are birth microtraumas that the child received while passing through the birth canal; they do not need treatment and cannot be treated. In medicine, such spots are called telagniectasia ;
• "Mongoloid spot" - spots, akin to ordinary moles, look like a large hematoma. Usually found on the buttocks and legs. They are found in children of the Mongoloid race, which includes the Chinese, Japanese, Mongols and similar nationalities. They also occur in children of mixed marriages. By about 5 years of age, the spot becomes significantly lighter. It does not pose a health hazard and does not require medical intervention.

  

Like adults, children may develop pigment spots on areas that have been heavily exposed to sun tanning : shoulders, face, back, neck. They are also removed in various ways, starting with traditional methods.

Rules for using home remedies

In order for the use of cosmetics and folk remedies at home to bring the expected results, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• Lighten spots only after consulting a dermatologist.
• Purchase cosmetic medicine from official dealers.
• Before the procedure, do an allergic reaction test.
• Do not apply the product to the mouth, nose, or eye area.
• Apply the compositions to cleansed skin.
• It is better to remove stains in the autumn-winter period.
• Tanning and exposure to direct sunlight are prohibited.
• Do not apply to pimples or inflammations.
• Do not go outside for 2 hours after applying creams and masks.

Whitening age spots, if all conditions are met, will take about six months. If after complex treatment one freckle still wants to remain on your face, contact your oncologist. Possible development of melanoma. In other cases, carefully study the cosmetologist’s review of alternative options. Track changes using photos.

How to remove pigment spots on the face in a salon

A beauty salon specialist can offer several ways to remove age spots.

Phototherapy for age spots

According to numerous testimonies, phototherapy is currently one of the modern salon means for removing hyperpigmentation. To completely disappear a pigment spot, 3-4 procedures are required.

The advantage of phototherapy is that it is practically painless (only a slight burning sensation is felt during the procedure), the disadvantage is that the prices are quite high, which are not always affordable for some segments of the population.

In salons in provincial cities, such procedures are not performed precisely because it is impossible to pay for expensive equipment.

After the procedures, it is recommended not to use face creams and try not to be exposed to direct sunlight.

Laser removal of age spots on the face

The price, according to salon visitors, is on average 100 euros for a consultation and 200 euros for one procedure. Suitable for people with shallow pigmentation. It is divided into superficial and deep exfolation.

In order to completely remove an unaesthetic pigment spot on the face, superficial exfolation is used, which acts on the epidermis and dermis. There is no pain during the procedure, only a slight tingling sensation.

After the procedure, a crust forms on the spot, which will fall off on its own in a few days. If the spot is shallow, 2-3 treatments may be enough.

Before starting laser treatment, you should refrain from solariums and tanning for four weeks.

After each procedure, you should use SPF 50 sunscreen and protect the treated area from sunlight.

Approximately one third of patients were dissatisfied with the results after the entire course of procedures. But there is no likelihood that they followed the doctor's recommendations.

Fractional thermolysis

This is nothing more than a laser effect on the patient’s skin (deep exfoliation).

The process involves the deep cells of the dermis, forcing the production of a new collagen layer. The doctor determines the depth and intensity of this effect.

Fractional thermolysis is more often used to rejuvenate the face and remove fine expression wrinkles than to remove age spots on the face. But this procedure is very serious and requires a rehabilitation period.

Fractional thermolysis procedures should be carried out on an outpatient basis in specialized clinics ; they should not be carried out in beauty salons.

This has a serious impact not only on the skin, but also on the entire body, and unpleasant complications can arise. Therefore, during the rehabilitation period it is better to be under the supervision of a doctor.

Peeling for age spots

The most common way to get rid of hyperpigmentation in our beauty salons. There are physical and chemical peelings.

The most affordable radio wave peeling for economy class salons. High-frequency radiation has a destructive effect on dark melanocyte cells and is quite suitable for minor hyperpigmentation.

Redness in the treated areas lasts for several days, then disappears.

If you want to remove pigment spots on your face at home, whiten your skin, folk remedies, ointments and decoctions will help just as well as peeling.

Carbon peeling

Combines chemical and physical effects on the skin.

A gel containing micron particles of carbon dioxide is applied to the surface required for treatment. The gel is absorbed into the skin and then subjected to laser irradiation.

Carbon dioxide creates a micro-explosion inside tissues. By destroying the old layer of the epidermis, it removes hyperpigmentation for a long time. Does not affect the deep layers of the dermis, very suitable for removing age spots.

Retinol peeling

According to most cosmetologists, the best chemical peeling is retinol. It is also called retinoic or “yellow”. The price varies in different cities from 3000 to 5000 per procedure.

There is only one procedure, but it gives a completely satisfactory effect. They make it in salons in two different versions: in the first one, it is applied in the salon and washed off in the salon, but it burns the skin quite strongly; with the second option, a more gentle composition is applied in the salon, which can only be washed off the next morning.

Exfoliation of the skin occurs in the same way. From approximately 3 to 8 days after the procedure, the skin peels off, the old epidermis quickly disappears.

Panthenol cream must be applied for two weeks after peeling. It also partially hides peeling. For example, you can take Bepanten cream.

Peeling with various acids

This peeling is done in a salon, but some women have learned how to do it perfectly on their own.

In addition, in specialized stores you can buy a peeling kit, which includes a mask with some acid, a neutralizing cream and a special care cream between peeling sessions.

Any peeling, a series of procedures, should be started during the period of minimal solar activity, and even at this time you should spend less time in the open sun for a long time.

In central Russia this is usually the period from November to March. At other times it will not bring the desired result. And removing age spots on the face will be several times more difficult.

Removing pigment spots

There are many ways to effectively remove pigmentation on the face. They are divided into three types:

• hardware cosmetology or salon procedures;
• cosmetic whitening products;
• traditional medicine.

Hardware cosmetology

The fastest and most effective methods of getting rid of age spots are offered by beauty salons. The most popular procedures in this area are phototherapy, chemical facial cleansing (peeling, dermabrasion), cryotherapy and laser whitening. They have approximately the same cost, are quite similar in results, but each of them has its own subtleties. They bring the greatest effect if a dark spot has recently appeared on the skin.

Phototherapy

Phototherapy is targeted flashes of light that destroy melanin in the epidermis. With phototherapy you can get good results after the first session. The concentration of pigment in the skin decreases and it instantly brightens. Over time, the stain disappears completely.

Phototherapy pigmentation removal is one way to break up spots using a pulsed light beam. It is configured in such a way that melanocytes are destroyed, while healthy tissue is not affected. The device is customized for each patient; the number of procedures, their frequency and interval are also calculated individually. This is one of the most effective methods of hardware cosmetology.

Laser removal of age spots

Laser whitening is an effect on a darkened, pigmented area of ​​skin using a beam of light that is directed exclusively at the spot and does not affect the surrounding tissue.

The procedure is absolutely painless, but the effect does not appear immediately, but after the destroyed layer peels off and disappears. After laser whitening, the dark spot either disappears completely or becomes significantly lighter. This method is most often used by those with freckles.

Watch the video to see how easily and painlessly you can get rid of age spots using a laser:

Removing age spots in this way is considered the safest of all salon methods. The laser is directed to a specific area of ​​tissue with pigmentation, without affecting neighboring tissues. First, the skin in this area begins to peel off, and then the spot disappears completely.

Chemical cleansing of facial skin

Chemical facial cleansing (peeling, dermabrasion) is also skin whitening, only in this case active chemical acids are used to exfoliate the top layer. After the procedure, the epidermis dies and exfoliates, and the new beautiful skin has a fairly even color and natural beauty.

There are three different types of dry cleaning: superficial, medium and deep peeling. They are used in different cases and depend on the skin type, the woman’s condition and some other points that are determined by the cosmetologist. For age-related pigmentation, all three types of dry cleaning are often used. This procedure is effective and quite high.

There are three levels of peeling:

• superficial peeling is aimed at removing the upper layer of skin;
• medium peeling is responsible for cleaning deeper layers;
• deep peeling cleanses the deepest layers of the skin.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a method that allows you to remove age spots (as well as warts and moles) from the face and body using liquid nitrogen. The substance is applied to the darkened area and acts on it like freezing. After some time, a bubble forms at this place, which is easily removed along with the exfoliated dead tissue. The procedure lasts a few seconds, but may cause pain.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an effective rejuvenating procedure that allows you to get quick results. This is the use of special chemical mixtures (meso-cocktails) that have whitening properties. The mixtures are applied to the skin of the neck, face and hands, and then removed with water and a napkin. They contain ascorbic, pyruvic and phytic acids.

Which whitening cream, ointment, face gel to choose for age spots: list of products

Here is a list of popular products that are used to get rid of age spots.

"Achromin" for age spots (reviews)

Unfortunately, manufacturers do not indicate the level of ultraviolet protection .

According to customer reviews at the pharmacy, the cream does not have the desired whitening effect. But our grandmothers still remember this remedy, and that’s why it is still popular.

The cream contains hydroquinone, a powerful agent that can be very harmful to sensitive skin. In most European countries this substance is prohibited for use.

In addition, the manufacturer of the original product was declared bankrupt back in 2010, and the drug is produced by dubious companies.

Achromin ointment for age spots also contains hydroquinine and is a type of Achromin cream.

“Melanative” - cream for age spots on the face (reviews, price)

Reviews from leading cosmetologists in Moscow are very positive.

It is made on a water basis and contains active ingredients such as glycolic acid, kojic acid dipalmitate and alpha-arbutin.

The combination of these natural ingredients gives a very good, consistent result when removing freckles and more serious spots. The price in different pharmacies ranges from 450 to 600 rubles.

"Neoton" - cream for age spots

Used together with Neoton serum.

Some of the drugs included in both products cleanse the skin of old skin cells, the other rejuvenates and creates a barrier for melanin to enter the dermal cells.

"Clotrimazole" for age spots (reviews)

Despite the fact that Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug, it is quite successfully used in the fight against hyperpigmentation.

Reviews are mostly satisfactory; some cosmetologists note that applying it three times a day is not always convenient for working women. The biggest advantage is the low price.

"Skinoren" for age spots (reviews)

This is not a specialized cream; reducing pigmentation is just one of its properties. The cream contains azelaic acid, which penetrates into the epidermis and dermis and lingers there, practically not entering the circulatory system.

In addition to pigmentation, the cream is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin diseases.

According to many cosmetologists, this cream is good to use when, in addition to age spots, the patient is also bothered by other skin problems.

Badyaga for age spots (reviews)

Badyagi powder is not very convenient for use and only due to abrasive substances it exfoliates the epidermis layer and increases blood circulation. There are contraindications.

According to cosmetologists, there are now enough more modern, targeted means.

Zinc ointment for age spots (reviews)

Cosmetologists offer this remedy as an auxiliary remedy mainly for hyperpigmentation.

Apply zinc ointment 2 times a day in the intervals between procedures or the use of creams aimed only at removing age spots.

"Ahroaktiv" for pigment spots (reviews)

Cosmetologists have a clear opinion - a cheap product is rarely good. So it is with Akhroaktiv; it was previously produced in Bulgaria and actually whitened the skin.

Now it brings more disappointments, and sometimes problems, in the form of emerging allergies.

"Ansil" for age spots

They are silicone plates containing active AHA acids in the adhesive layer, which perfectly help prevent the appearance of hyperpigmentation, and with long-term use make them less noticeable.

"Clearwin" for age spots (reviews)

Ayurvedic cream consisting of natural extracts of several herbs, vitamin E and natural oils.

Positive reviews from cosmetology masters relate to the gentle effect on the skin and the possibility of daily use. While whitening, the cream does not dry out the skin.

"Evinal" - cream for age spots (reviews)

According to cosmetologists, it successfully copes with most types of age spots, as it contains placenta extract.

The extract rejuvenates the entire dermis as a whole, removing excess melanin along with old cells.

"Milk skin" for age spots

Now you can buy it freely at the pharmacy.

Before the start of sales, it was tested on 100 women with various pigmentation problems - 97% received a positive result and were satisfied.

Concentrate for lightening age spots "Faberlic" (reviews)

According to all reviews from customers of the Faberlic product series, the concentrate lightens, but does not remove stains that reappear when you stop using the concentrate. And the price is too high.

Vichy cream for age spots

Has proven itself to be extremely positive. Apply twice a day to pre-cleansed skin, contains antioxidant vitamin E. Cost within 2000 rubles.

“Welltox” - cream for age spots (reviews)

Reviews from doctors are negative, since the recommendations for the cream indicate the presence of the Amelonin molecule, which in reality does not exist.

In fact, this was the name of a whitening cream previously produced in Switzerland.

"Arbutin" for age spots

This is a substance found in creams that has a whitening effect.

"Ascorutin" for age spots (reviews)

The whitening product contains vitamin C, which is recommended by doctors, and rutin, which relieves inflammation.

An inexpensive pharmaceutical cream that many doctors recommend using to remove age spots on the face.

"Inblanc" for age spots (reviews)

Although the cream is widely advertised as consisting only of natural ingredients, most cosmetologists are inclined to believe that this is just another fake.

If only because you can only buy it on the Internet, that is, there is no one to file a claim with.

Sulfur ointment for age spots (reviews)

O exfoliates the upper layer of the dermis, including age spots. Sold in pharmacies and has the effect of restoring the skin.

Suitable for almost any skin type. At the same time, it reduces acne and other skin inflammations.

Cream “Skin Radiance” for pigment spots

Very easy to use : apply to a clean face in the morning, lightly rubbing, and at night, half an hour before bedtime. The result is noticeable within two weeks.

Green tea cream for age spots (reviews)

According to cosmetologists, it is one of the strongest peelings that can be used at home.

Peeling begins on the third day of use and continues for about a week. The effect is very good.

Whitening masks

The easiest option to whiten your facial skin at home is to make a potato mask
. This root vegetable contains huge amounts of ascorbic and folic acid. To prepare a brightening compress, you need to grate one potato on a fine grater and apply the mixture to your face in a thick layer. Keep for at least 20 minutes. Repeat every day in the morning.

Potato mask for skin whitening
Lemon has a similar effect

. But it can only be used in the absence of allergic reactions. To remove age spots or improper tanning, you need to squeeze out citrus juice and add it to any suitable mask. It is not recommended to apply fresh juice in its pure form due to its aggressiveness - peeling of the epidermis may begin. The optimal combination is two tablespoons of white clay, a spoonful of juice and the same amount of water. Apply to all problem areas and leave for no more than 30 minutes. Repeat every other day.

To give white but problematic or oily skin a soft porcelain tint, you can use sea buckthorn oil

. Contrary to stereotypes, the orange substance does not make the epidermis carrot-colored. Rather, it’s the opposite: it dries out pimples, tightens pores and evens out the appearance. To do this, you need to make a simple mask: apply oil to your face with a cotton pad and leave it for the maximum possible period of time. Repeat as desired daily or three times a week.

Sea buckthorn oil for face

Castor oil has a similar effect.

. To use it, it must be mixed with additional ingredients - use in its pure form causes increased inflammatory processes. This mask effectively whitens:

• 2 spoons of oatmeal;
• Half a glass of sour milk;
• 10 grams of castor oil;
• 1 tsp. warm honey.

All ingredients must be mixed and left to brew for 10 minutes. After this, apply to face and neck

Rinse off after 15 minutes, it is very important to apply moisturizer afterwards. Repeat twice a week before bedtime

Reviews say that clay masks

. Gently reduce pigmentation of the mixture, which includes kaolin and Cambrian powder. The mass is prepared in the classic way: clay and water (juice, herbal infusion or green tea) are combined in a 2:1 ratio. Apply to face and décolleté area. Leave for 20 minutes, periodically spray with water to prevent drying. Repeat three times a week.

Clay face masks

rice to remove “unsightly” tans.

. This mask is prepared either from boiled porridge or rice flour. To two teaspoons of the product add 10 grams of kefir and 5 honey. The composition is thoroughly mixed and applied to the skin in a thick layer. Keep on face for 15 minutes, repeat every day in the morning.

Whitening with zinc ointment

has become widespread due to the natural functions of the metal: it protects the skin from sun rays, helps tighten it and actively fights redness. Using this pharmacy product is as easy as shelling pears: twice a week, apply a thin layer of the product to clean skin and leave it until absorbed.

How to lighten age spots on your face at home. Recipes

Using products that are on hand or purchased at the nearest retail outlet, you can remove pigment spots on your face without resorting to the services of cosmetologists and without spending a lot of money.

Parsley masks for age spots

The most affordable and safest mask: finely chopped parsley should be mixed with low-fat kefir to the consistency of thick sour cream, applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. You should make a mask regularly in the autumn.

In winter, you can use parsley root for a mask, minced or crushed in a blender, add a little (about 1 tbsp) lemon juice.

The mixture is applied to the face for 15 minutes, avoiding areas around the eyes and lips, then washed off with water.

Lemon for age spots on the face

Mask options:

• You need to dilute lemon juice with distilled water in a 1:1 ratio, use it as a lotion, wiping all problem areas;
• A very effective mask made from lemon juice, oatmeal and kefir. The oatmeal must first be crushed, then mix all the ingredients and let stand for 2 hours. This mask can be used as a scrub.

Castor oil for age spots

It is better to take cold-pressed milk from a reputable manufacturer. They simply smear the stains until they disappear.

Hydrogen peroxide for age spots

How to use it correctly:

• Add a few drops of lemon juice to 50 g of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Using a cotton swab, apply the solution strictly to the hyperpigmented spot and leave it on for no more than 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and be sure to apply a rich cream;
• A more complex but effective mask: 6 drops of peroxide, 6 ml of apple cider vinegar, 12 ml of burdock oil. The remaining ingredients are added to the oil and the face and décolleté are lubricated with this solution. Leave it on for 8-10 minutes, then rinse it off and apply cream with bergamot oil.

Salicylic acid for age spots

An alcohol solution of salicylic acid is bought in pharmacies; for whitening you need a 2% solution. Apply it to a makeup-free face for a few minutes, then rinse off.

With fairly regular use (morning and evening) for two weeks it gives good results; according to many patients, it is convenient to use when it is not possible to visit a salon.

How to quickly whiten your skin: top products

You can whiten your facial skin and give it an even tone using creams and masks. With regular use of creams, you can quickly achieve a positive effect. Cosmetics are divided into two types depending on the effect they have on the skin:

1. Constantly destroy pigmentation;
2. They normalize the functioning of melanin, thereby preventing the occurrence of age spots in the future.

The second option leads to achieving the desired result faster. In addition, such products include components that strengthen the walls of blood vessels, thereby improving the general condition and appearance of facial skin.

In order for the cream to have the desired effect, you need to pay attention to its composition. It should contain:

Hydroquinone. This component slows down the activity of melanocytes

Please note that if, after using the product for a long time, the skin does not whiten, then you need to stop using it. This is due to the fact that hydroquinone has contraindications; Beta-carotene is an element that stops the production of melanin; Glucolic acid – promotes accelerated skin renewal; Tretinol is a component that causes exfoliation of skin that contains melanin.

High-quality creams must contain fruit acids, which have an effective but gentle effect on the skin.

Among the most popular cosmetics for whitening facial skin are:

1. Vichy Idealia PRO - the cream contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals that promote deep cleansing of the skin, eliminate pigmentation and even out the complexion;
2. Melanative is a cream that has an effective whitening effect, despite the fact that it consists of only two components. Before using the product, it is best to consult a dermatologist. Do not use the cream on wounds and microcracks on the skin of the face.
3. The URIAGE series refers to expensive but intense anti-pigmentation products. The main components are lactic and salicylic acid;
4. A less expensive, but equally effective whitening series is presented by Belarusian cosmetics Belita Vitex. The cream contains white clay, glycolic and citric acid;
5. Achromin is an affordable product from the Bulgarian cosmetology company Alen Mak-Bulgaria. The cream has a brightening effect and eliminates age spots. Its action is based on the fact that it removes melanin residues from cells. The cream has contraindications:

• may cause allergic reactions;
• swelling of the face;
• redness of the skin.