Age Spots

What are age spots?

Age spots are sometimes called liver spots and are nothing more than collections of pigment caused by prolonged and repeated sun exposure or sunburns. They appear as yellowish-brown flat spots that look like large freckles. They can also be caused by aging, impaired liver function, dietary or nutritional deficiency and sometimes from bruising that leaves blood pigments behind. They usually appear on the hands but can turn up almost anywhere, especially in areas exposed to the sun such as the back, arms, feet, shoulders and face.

People who tan a lot will have them over the shoulders, back, chest and many other areas of skin later in adult life, especially after 55. This is because as we age our metabolism changes and the liver may become so overwhelmed with toxins that it cannot rid the body of them. Oxidation within the body and the lack of antioxidants also causes age spots.

Age spots take years to form. Getting rid of them at your local salon providing Totalcare treatments will take time, too, so don't give up.

Please be very careful: If you have irregular, dark spots that increase in size or change colour or texture, see a doctor immediately.

The experts recommend:

Ksenon IPL (Intense Pulse Light Therapy) is ideal for larger areas and even spots in the first few layers of the epidermis. Specific filters are used for colour contrast and to ensure the age spot is treated and sometimes the area may initially turn darker as part of the healing process. Salons providing Ksenon treatments >>

Apiderme, Perfect for small age spots or small raised surfaces on the very surface of the skin, like those usually found on the hands. The tip of the Apiderme probe quickly and effectively removes them in seconds. Salons providing Apiderme treatments >>

Vitapeel ION microdermbrasion will work on large or small superficial pigment spots - The micro crystals simply remove the unwanted cells. Salons providing Vitapeel ION treatments >>

The Vital O2 treatment pushes Gala endo cosmetic lightening serum into the pigmented tissue, lightening the melanocyte cells that caused the age spot in the first place. AHA extract promotes new cell growth as it gets rid of the spot while Kojic extract corrects melanin overproduction that can result in age spots.Salons providing Vital O2 treatments >>

Our top tips on age spots:

Always wear wear total sun block on the age spots.

Avoid Sunburn.

Talk to your skincare therapist and always make sure you follow their specific recommendations for care before and after your treatment.