YOu can try products with Kojic Acid. There are some creams with 10% kojic acid which is alot. Also make sure to put a sunscreen on top.
NIA24 Skin Care at BeautiCreamsNIA24 will remove them . I got mine at Clarian hospital but they have a web site.
Yes I have heard of it and used it. I bought it from my derm. I had to stop using it due to the fact that I use Vit C serum. The niacin/ Vit C counteract each other, so I stopped using the NIA24. Also, if you are using it on your face it can cause flushing and a little purging. So just keep that in mind. Other than that, I think it is great stuff!!
I use Retin A on my hands and ALWAYS sunscreen.
I have also done a couple TCA peels on them. This works really well!!![/QUOTE
How pale are you gymrat? I mean is it easy to keep up? I have not braved TCA and retinoids because I feel I need to keep my skins natural ability to defend it's self against UV and sun exposure. I mean, if I go on a biking holiday, or a few days hiking in the mountains or something like that, skin care is out the window, and is at most cleanser and SPF50, perhaps something regeneration at night. One of the risks with a full TCA is killing of pigmentation producing cells, and I have been hesitant about that. What do you do when you are in the sun all day? Caps, gloves and SPF∞ ?
I am an olive skin tone. I run outside in 70+ weather daily. I lather my hands in sunscreen just as I do my face neck and decollete. I do wear a hat when I run too, which helps. If I get any color it is on my decollete. I think that is just from sweating off the suncreen to be honest.I use Retin A on my hands and ALWAYS sunscreen.
I have also done a couple TCA peels on them. This works really well!!![/QUOTE
How pale are you gymrat? I mean is it easy to keep up? I have not braved TCA and retinoids because I feel I need to keep my skins natural ability to defend it's self against UV and sun exposure. I mean, if I go on a biking holiday, or a few days hiking in the mountains or something like that, skin care is out the window, and is at most cleanser and SPF50, perhaps something regeneration at night. One of the risks with a full TCA is killing of pigmentation producing cells, and I have been hesitant about that. What do you do when you are in the sun all day? Caps, gloves and SPF∞ ?
I haven't had a problem since doing the TCA peels on my hands. I have been doing TCA peels on my face for a few years. This year was the first time I have used it on my hands. Doing it made a huge difference. I will definitely do it again.
You could totally spot treat your hand with TCA. Just understand that TCA on your hands is much different then when applied to your face. It will take a while for your hands to peel. And it may be a stop and go process. Start peeling then stop for a while then start again. Just be sure you use a good sunscreen at all times! For the spot on your face you could try using Vit C serum and see if you can get it to lighten with that. If not, you could also spot treat the area with TCA. Start with a low % 12.5% to spot treat the area then move up from there if need be. Just remember it all will take time, so don't expect it to disappear quickly.I realize that this thread is old. But I'm 34 and I have a few small age spots on my hands. If I were to do a TCA peel would I just apply it to the spots? Or the whole hands? Where can I find more info? I also have one age spot on my face that I'd like to treat. What would the best treatment for a spot on the face? I'm getting ready to place an order so if there is a recipe or something I should look at I'd love to know. Thanks!