Sun spots. Age spots. Liver spots. Solar lentigines. Whatever you call them, you probably wish you didn’t have them. These flat, usually tan or dark brown spots are signs of cumulative sun damage and are most common on areas of the body that see the most sun, like the face, neck, chest and hands.
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Some people burn, some people tan – but anyone can fall victim to sun damage. It’s true that the more melanin (pigment) contained in your skin the less likely you are to burn, but repeated sun exposure leads to damage much uglier and longer lasting than a “tourist tan”.
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Summer is here! Longer days mean extra sun time, so when it comes to spending time in the sun, protection is a priority. Sunburn is a sign of damage to your skin cells and repeated damage can lead to skin cancer. Unfortunately, even the most sun-conscientious among us occasionally suffer from a sunburn. (Ever try applying spray-on sunscreen on a windy beach? Ooops!) Read more »
