Age Spots - The Hydroquinone Controversy
Posted on 2007 under Anti Aging, Skin Care, Skin Problem, Treatments | No Comment20 Mar
We are all going to age - whether we like it or not. That, however, does not mean we need to take the aging process in stride or even just sit back and allow it to happen. Science has developed numerous ways to help us slow down the process of aging - and even cause it to halt for a while. But with every new innovation comes a new doubt; will this product work as well as it says it will? And, is it safe for long term use? These are the questions that people are asking about age spot treatments, more specifically hydroquinone.
What are Age Spots?
Age spots are areas of pigmentation that start to show up on our hands, our faces, our necks and chests. Caused by sun exposure and increased by genetics, age spots can make us look older than we are, depending on when they show up. For most people, these spots will not begin to show themselves until after their 50s, but with a longer history of days in the sun, more spots area showing up when people are in their 40s. Also called liver spots, these age spots are something that can be treated, though prevention is always the best cure.
