Causes
Skin damage is the main reason of the spots and so one must take extra care of the skin when going out in the excessive sunlight. You can protect the skin with using sunscreen. You must be known to the fact that a limit of sun exposure is good for the body as it can provide Vitamin D to the body.
Age spots are also known as liver spots. If the body is not getting proper nutrition then also it shows over the skin by some spots. If you are facing potassium deficiency in the body then surely you may have age spots before your age. Person facing selenium deficiency may also have age spots. Selenium is mineral that works as protector of cells from free radicals.
Signs and Symptoms
Mainly brown colored dry patches appears over the skin but it also comes with dry and itchy skin. You can also easily see the red veins on the skin and especially over the areas nose, forehead, cheeks and ears. The skin also becomes thinner. The patches come in different sizes and small ones are known as freckles. Some spots are also appears in the gray or black color. There is no doubt that age spots look ugly but usually they are free from harms.
Diet
You must have diet having sufficient amount of potassium foods and some of them are bananas, kiwi fruits, apricots, melons, figs and dates etc. You must also drink about 8-10 glasses of water in a day to flush out extra toxins from the body. Foods rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and zinc are good for body to fight with aging. As mentioned above, liver spots are known as age spots and sometimes are caused due to some liver problems. There is no cure for age spots but a difference can be made if taking the healthy nutritious diet.
- Tuna- Tuna is rich with so many nutrients named magnesium, potassium, niacin, essential fatty acids and pyridoxine. If you have tuna in moderate amount then it helps to fade the appearance of dark patches over skin.
- Oranges- As oranges are Vitamin C rich fruit and so have antioxidants that create protection sheets around the free radicals. It also repairs the damage skin cells.
Aging and Exercise
It is hard to fight with aging as this is natural process but some of the exercises are present that releases chemicals in the body which further slows down aging process. A recent survey said that it is possible to fight with aging if you are exercising regularly.
Chromosomes are the structures that carry genes and telomeres cap that to end. When any cell splits, telomeres become shorter. When cells reach to end of their telomeres, aging occurs. Also, who are regular doers of exercise for just 100 minutes a week even doing simple exercise like running or swimming looks young from their skin.
Advice
As sun exposure gives way to age spots then you should avoid going out in sun from 10 am to 4 pm and if necessary going out then you must apply sunscreen over the skin. The sunscreen must be SPF 15 or more. Use lotions having good amount of sunscreen.You are suggested not to depend over junk foods, sugar, fried items, sodas, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods and smoking is even strictly prohibited.
Herbal Remedies for Age spots
If you have a question that How to get rid of age spots naturally than given below some herbal remedies which is beneficial for you –
Apple Cider vinegar
Take a spoon of apple cider vinegar. Now, take an onion and extract juice from it. Now, a spoon of this juice if mixed with the same amount of apple cider vinegar and then applied over skin, will definitely help you to get rid of age spots. You must leave that pack over skin for next 30 minutes and then wash with water. Use the same for next 6 weeks, your spots will start fading up.
You can also try another remedy with apple cider vinegar, for that take 3 spoons of apple cider vinegar and mix in a glass of water (preferably hot or cold). Drink for 2 times daily for a month. It will help to remove age spots and also provide you glow and make you feel energetic too. Vinegar’s taste is strong and so you can add a spoon of honey to the mixture for better taste.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known as beauty herb and is miracle for beauty solutions especially for burns and spots. Rub the Aloe Vera juice directly over the skin having spots for two times a day. Wait for next 45 minutes and the wash out. After continuously using this for next one month you will see beautiful changes in your skin. Aloe Vera is the better as home remedies for age spots.
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Home Remedies for age spots – Some of the home remedies that can work as anti-aging items are given below have a look at them and try to get benefit from them.
- Orange Juice- Take some orange juice. Now, add 2 spoons of apple cider vinegar in it. Mix well. Apply over the whole face, arms and neck area with the help of a cotton ball. Leave for next 20 minutes and then wash with water.
- Castor Oil- To treat age spots naturally massage the skin with the castor oil over the patchy skin two times a day once in morning and next at evening.
- Chickpeas- Take some of the chickpeas and after adding small water make a fine paste from it.Apply over the skin. Leave it as it is for next 15-20 minutes. Wash the faceand then see a wonderful glow over your face.
- Bilberry- You canhave about 4-5 bilberries on daily basis.