Age Spots

Beauty Goals

• Fade the appearance of age spots (solar lentigines)

• Prevent the development of new dark patches

• Brighten overall skin tone and even pigmentation

• Strengthen the skin’s defense against environmental aging

Concerns Addressed

• Brown or tan flat spots from chronic sun exposure

• Uneven pigmentation and blotchy skin tone

• Oxidative damage and UV-induced melanin overproduction

• Dullness and skin roughness

Recommended Supplements

• Glutathione (250–500 mg daily) – Master antioxidant that brightens skin and helps fade pigmentation

• Vitamin C (1000 mg daily) – Inhibits melanin production and boosts skin repair

• Polypodium Leucotomos (240–480 mg daily) – Reduces UV-induced pigmentation

• Alpha Lipoic Acid (300–600 mg daily) – Antioxidant that helps reduce dark spot formation and inflammation

• L-Cysteine (200–500 mg daily) – Works synergistically with glutathione for skin lightening and detox

Hero Ingredients

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)—Reduces dark spots and improves skin clarity

• Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid or derivatives)—Brightens skin and prevents new spots

• Alpha Arbutin – Safely inhibits melanin production without irritation

• Kojic Acid—Natural brightener that targets dark spots

• Licorice Root Extract – Calms inflammation and lightens pigmentation

Lifestyle Tips

• Never skip SPF—even indoors, as UVA penetrates windows

• Limit citrus oils on skin during the day (can cause phytophotodermatitis)

• Eat a rainbow of antioxidants: berries, leafy greens, and tomatoes

• Avoid tanning beds and reduce direct sunlight during peak hours

• Use silk pillowcases to reduce friction and support skin repair

Scientific Evidence Links

• Role of Glutathione in Skin Brightening

• Polypodium Leucotomos and UV Protection

• Niacinamide for Pigmentation and Aging

• Alpha Arbutin and Melanin Inhibition

• Topical Kojic Acid in Treating Pigmentation