Who hasn’t sighed in the mirror when they discover a new blemish or a more pronounced wrinkle? It’s a daily occurrence for many women. The cause? Well-known factors: the passing of time, of course, but also our hectic lifestyle, stress, a sometimes unbalanced diet, and, above all, our best friend: the sun.
Exposure to UV rays weakens our skin at its core, accelerating the loss of collagen and elasticity. As a result, the skin becomes thinner, less firm, and pigmentation irregularities such as the infamous dark spots may 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 called brown spots or age spots. In reality, their real name is solar lentigines. They are mainly caused by repeated exposure to the sun over the years. It’s as if the skin tracks every UV ray it receives… and after a while, it shows.
Specifically, these spots appear when the production of melanin (the skin’s natural pigment) becomes irregular. The sun stimulates melanin, but over time, it accumulates in certain areas, forming these flat, brown spots of varying sizes. We often see them on our hands because we forget to protect them, despite being exposed to them daily.
Natural aging also plays a role. The skin becomes thinner, more fragile, and less easily regenerated. This isn’t dangerous in itself, but if a spot changes (shape, color, consistency), it’s best to have it checked.
Good news: there are treatments to reduce these spots and simple tips to prevent them!
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