In order to remove age spots on your hands, you need a cream that does two things; inhibits melanin production and stimulates the production of new skin cells. You also need to remember that melanin is produced in response to exposure to UV rays from the sun.
So, to prevent the heavily pigmented areas from reappearing, you should avoid overexposure to the sun. Remember to apply sun-block to the backs of your hands when you are working or playing outdoors. That’s something that many people don’t think about.
There are creams that inhibit melanin production, but most of them contain hydroquinone, a compound that has been banned in some countries, because of the possible cancer risk. A better choice is an extract from the cyperus rotundus root. It carries no risk and is quite effective for inhibiting melanin production.
You may not be able to find it in a product that is specifically meant to remove age spots on hands, but it is available in face creams designed to even out pigmentation, along with another ingredient that stimulates the production of new cells. That ingredient is a bioactive form of the protein keratin, clinically proven to increase skin cell proliferation by over 160% in just three days.
When the production of melanin is inhibited, the new cells that form will be lighter in color. This two pronged approach works better than exfoliants, acid peels or chemical bleaches, which are some of the commonly recommending products to remove age spots on hands and other areas of the body.
I always recommend milder, non-irritating approaches. Both the cyperus rotundus extracts and the bioactive keratin were developed to relieve irritation. The other benefits were noticed later.
Another solution that you could try is Shea butter. It is not known specifically to inhibit melanin production, but it has been known to reduce brown spots on the skin. You should shop for a high grade, if you are going to try this method. Many of the products on the market contain only small amounts of real Shea butter and they are very poor in quality.
A high quality grad of Shea butter can provide many benefits to the skin’s health and appearance. It softens and smoothes out wrinkles. It makes a great moisturizer that is absorbed quickly, without leaving a greasy feeling.
Once you have found a way to remove age spots on hands or other areas, your goal should be to prevent them from reappearing. In order to do that, you should use a daily moisturizer that contains natural vitamin E and avoid overexposure to the sun, as I mentioned above. A zinc-oxide sun block provides the best protection and has a proven safety record.
Natural vitamin E helps prevent the appearance of age spots, because of its antioxidant activity. All of your skincare products should contain it. Of course, most companies use the synthetic type, which has no proven benefit.
Now that you know a little more about how to remove age spots on hands, you might want to learn about what antioxidants can do for your skin’s long-term health and appearance.
