Skin Spots

Age Spots, Sun Spots, Freckles, Liver Spots are all due to the acceleration of pigment production in our skin. Exposure to the sun, diet, oral contraceptives all play a role in the production of melanocytes in our skin. There are many techniques available today to aid in the reduction or eradication of these spots. Photo rejuvenation treatments, Liquid Nitrogen Treatments, Chemical Peels and lastly Retin-A creams. Photo rejuvenation treatments focus on zapping with lasers on the specific spots to make the color pigment that causes the spots to disappear. Liquid Nitrogen treatments essentially freeze the troubled area also yielding similar effects as photo rejuvenation but with the slight risk of leaving discoloration in the treated area. Chemical Peels use mostly Alpha Hydroxy acids to peel away the affected areas. It helps remove the layer of skin that contains the spots allowing for new rejuvenated skin to grow in its place. Products that contain AHA, help accelerate the skin’s healing process which in turn yields results in a shorter period of time. BeautyVice carries several products in the OTC chemical peel category. Products such as Natura Bisse Glyco Peeling 5% and Natura Bisse Glyco Peeling 10% are excellent products.

Lastly, there is Retin-A. Retin-A comes in several strengths and is administered by your dermatologist under prescription. Retin-A is a cream that is applied daily. Its use helps exfoliate the top layer of skin over an extended period of time essentially “peeling off” small layers of skin with each application. These treatments can last several months and do not mix well with sun exposure as your skin is extremely sensitive to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is recommended that anyone using Retin-A over an extended period of time use a strong sun screen with a high SPF rating. BeautyVice carries several sun screens that are perfect for this situation or any situation in which extended sun exposure is required.