These dots and splotches of darker skin known as hyperpigmentation are caused mainly by cumulative sun damage.
However, the good news is they can be significantly reduced or even deleted.
You have two choices.
The other option is the dermatological route of in-office procedures.
These are costly and uncomfortable, often requiring downtime but offering more immediate results.
Make SPF 30+ sunscreen a daily habit.
Sun protection is essential for banishing dark spots, and heres why.
However, your best sunscreen for avoiding brown spots will be the one you use whether mineral or chemical.
All work effectively alone or under makeup.
Check your spots with a dermatologist before going DIY.
If your dermatologist thinks a spot looks suspicious, she may recommend a biopsy.
Hold off on taking those discolorations into your own hands until you get the green light from your doctor.
Cover them with makeup.
Discolorations after 50 are annoying but expected.
Women of every skin color see changes in the color and texture of their skin as they get older.
And many get a combination of all three, which are called poikiloderma.
Instead, choose a foundation or tinted moisturizer that blurs spots and provides a healthy glow.
Add a multi-tasking retinol to your routine.
It also reduces the appearance of brown spots.
That said, be patient.
Retinol minimizes brown spots by promoting cell turnover and decreasing free radicals and inflammation.
It can, however, take weeks to months to notice a significant decrease in pigment, says Cheung.
Retinol works but only with consistent use.
Look for updated retinol in serums and creams that include other skin-boosting ingredients.
