Age spots

Age spots are brown spots that appear on the body, face, neck and hands as a result of the accumulation of wastes called lipofuscin (a by-product of free radical damage in skin cells).

Contributing factors: poor diet, lack of exercise, poor liver function, smoking and excessive sun exposure.

Who to consult: Dietician, dermatologist, GP, herbalist, naturopath or pharmacist.

Tags: skin, age spots, aging, lipofuscin, free radical, free radicals, sun, smoking, liver