Who hasn’t sighed in the mirror when they’ve discovered a new blemish or a more pronounced wrinkle? For many women, this is a daily occurrence. The cause? Common factors: the passage of time, of course, but also our hectic lifestyles, stress, an occasionally unbalanced diet, and above all, our best friend: the sun.
UV radiation weakens our skin at its core and accelerates the loss of collagen and elasticity. The result: The skin becomes thinner, loses firmness, and pigmentation disorders like the infamous dark spots can appear. Fortunately, it’s never too late to pamper your skin and restore its radiance naturally.
Why do these spots appear?
The spots that appear on the hands, especially with age, are often referred to as brown spots or age spots. They are actually called solar lentigines. They are mainly caused by repeated sun exposure over the years. It’s as if the skin is tracking every UV ray it receives… and after a while, it becomes visible.
These spots develop when the production of melanin (the skin’s natural pigment) becomes irregular. The sun stimulates melanin production, but over time, the pigment builds up in certain areas, forming these flat, brown patches of varying sizes. We often see them on our hands because we forget to protect them, despite our daily exposure.
Natural aging also plays a role. The skin becomes thinner, more brittle, and less able to regenerate. This isn’t dangerous in itself, but if a pimple changes shape, color, or consistency, it’s best to have it checked out.
Good news: There are treatments to reduce these spots and simple tips to prevent them!
The homemade secret: A trio of ingredients that work together to create radiant skin
