Age spots – No one is untouched by them. The primary cause of age spots is a growing age (that is why these are called age spots LOL). But, these days most people (both males as well females) experience early signs of aging. This is because of ever-increasing pollution, harsh effects of sunlight, and free radicals in the air.
What causes of early age spots
One of the key causes of early signs of aging is the increased amount of sun exposure. Melanin is the pigment in our bodies that is responsible for skin color. It protects the skin from the effects of UV rays. But, when the skin is exposed beyond a certain limit, it leads to the secretion of melanin sheet; eventually leading to the development of age spots.
But this is not the end of the world. Nature offers several herbs that can help us prevent our skin and keep the early signs of aging on the bay.
Here are some of the natural herbs that can help you to treat and prevent early signs of aging.
Aloe vera
Loaded with several enzymes and antioxidants which are capable of preventing age spots, in addition to treating many more skin problems such as dryness and bacterial infections. While it helps you keep looking young for many years; it also helps in clarifying your skin by diminishing blemishes and dark spots.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C can be obtained from several natural sources such as lemons or apple cider vinegar. Vitamin C acts as a great bleaching agent and is highly effective in treating age spots (it can even make you look younger than your actual age). There are several ways you can include Vitamin C in your beauty regimen.
Retinol
It is one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients. It is also available as a standalone product to apply on the skin. Retinol helps in boosting the collagen production in the body, which often slows down as we grow old. Proteins present in the Retinol serum helps in keeping skin smooth and firm. Hence, it effectively reduces wrinkles, dark spots and fine lines.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is another potent element that locks the natural moisture of the skin and keeps the skin plump. Although, our skin produces Hyaluronic Acid naturally, but over time, its production is slowed down. Eventually, one can visibly see the signs of aging. External use of Hyaluronic Acid can help in fighting back the signs of aging. Further, it can strengthen the protective outer layers of the skin to slow down the damage caused by the external causes.
Chia Seed Oil
Chia Seed Oil – A lesser-known but effective way to restore vital moisture, reduce redness and treating wrinkles. Most of the people know Chia seeds for their weight loss properties. But the fact is that the ample amount of Vitamin E present in the seeds is potent capable of fighting inflammation and fine lines.
Red Palm Oil
Another less popular anti-aging ingredient is Red Palm Oil. This oil is a wonderful source of antioxidants and can help in reducing the early signs of aging and further protects the skin. If you start using this oil in your early 20s, you can see the long-lasting effects on the skin. Besides, this oil forms a protective sheet on the skin against sun, therefore acts as a great sunscreen.
Sunflower Oil
Loaded with Vitamin A and Vitamin E, this oil is a wonderful solution for several skin problems. These vitamins function as antioxidants to promote skin cell regeneration and killing acne-causing bacteria. The best part is that this oil is light-weight and non-greasy, therefore, gets easily absorbed into the skin.
Other preventive tips to avoid early age spots
“Prevention is better than cure”, stands good for your skin as well. You can delay the early age spots by keeping the following things in mind:
- Avoid going out in sun in the afternoon: during the afternoon, the sun’s rays are very strong, usually from 12 noon to 4 pm, it is best to stay indoors and avoid direct exposure to UV rays. If you still need to go out, wear sunscreen with high SPF, carry an umbrella and cover your face with a scarf as much as possible.
- Drink lots of water: Water helps in retaining the moisture of the skin. So when the body is well-hydrated, the negative effects of sunlight reduces.
– Reapply sunscreen every two hours- The effect of sunscreen lasts for about 2 hours when exposed to sunlight, directly. So it is advisable to carry sunscreen along and reapply it after every 2 hours.
Closing Words
You cannot run away from the process of aging but you can definitely delay or reduce the spots of aging but taking preventive measures and taking good care of your skin. The Indie Earth offers a wide range of anti-aging products that are highly effective in treating and preventing the early spots of aging. We also have a Vitamin C regimen which helps reduce age spots and clear blemishes to give you glowing Skin.
