We often hear liver spots which are flat, brown spots that are often caused by years in the sun. But they have nothing to do with the liver. Also called age spots, they are bigger than freckles, flat, and many times show up on areas like the face, hands, arms, back, and feet. Age spots [...]
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Age spots are sometimes called liver spots
We all have heard age spots. Age spots are sometimes called “liver spots”. However, they have nothing to do with the liver. Do you know that these flat, brown spots are actually caused by years in the sun. They are bigger than freckles, and flat. They can appear on all areas such as the face, [...]
Noticeable changes to your skin between 30 and 35
As we age, our skin changes. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. We normally notice the sign of wrinkles and fine lines between the age 30 to 35. Even though over the counter wrinkle creams all claim to reverse wrinkles, they don’t really deliver [...]
Use AHA with Care
Considering the questionable safety status, FDA and dermatologists advise consumers who use AHA products to follow these precautions: Always protect your skin before going out during the day. Use a sunscreen product with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15. Wear a hat with a brim of at least 4 inches (about 10 [...]
AHA Safety – Sun Sensitivity
An additional concern arose as FDA prepared its 1996 report on AHA safety: Some people who had reported adverse reactions cited increased sun sensitivity. In addition, one industry-sponsored study found that participants whose skin was exposed to 4 percent glycolic acid twice daily for 12 weeks developed minimal skin redness with 13 percent less ultraviolet [...]
AHA product status – Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Some in the cosmetic industry have suggested that AHA products are more than simple cosmetics, coining the term “cosmeceutical” to describe them instead. Under the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, cosmetics are defined as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body [...]
Alpha Hydroxy Acids for Skin Care
Baby boomers and others who once sought the sun’s rays with little thought of skin damage are now paying the price–billions of dollars annually for cosmetics containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Derived from fruit and milk sugars and served up in creams and lotions, AHAs attract customers with their supposed ability to reduce wrinkles, spots, [...]
Keep Your Skin Healthy
The best way to keep your skin healthy is to be careful in the sun. Limit time in the sun. Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when the sun’s rays are strongest. Don’t be fooled by cloudy skies. The sun’s rays can pass through clouds. You [...]
Age Spots and Skin Tags
Age spots are sometimes called “liver spots,” but they have nothing to do with the liver. These flat, brown spots are often caused by years in the sun. They are bigger than freckles, flat, and many times show up on areas like the face, hands, arms, back, and feet. Age spots are harmless, but if [...]