Nobody wants to have splotches or wrinkles on their faces. As much as possible, people keep their skin blemish free - because for one it looks really good, and for another it is a sign of good health. Age spots are thought to cause cancer. Although it may not be exactly true, age spots are somehow warnings that you have a great risk of developing skin cancer due to excessive sun exposure. Because of this, and for other reasons as well, more people are seeking answers to eliminate age spots.

There are some things that you should have or do if you want to protect your skin from getting age spots or for removing them.

Sunscreen. The key to removing age spots is to protect the skin from the sun which is the number one cause of blemishes. Age spots are the skin's natural defense against the harsh rays of the sun. Overproduction of melanin causes the skin to be splotchy or uneven - though it may not be harmful, it's not a good sight, especially if they are all over your face.

Use a sunscreen that has a protection factor of 15 or higher to block the sun damaging rays.

Lightening Creams. These usually contain lightening agents like glycolic acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), hydroquinone or kojic acid that decrease melanin activity on your dark spots, allowing them to lighten after several continued applications. Be sure however, to also continue protecting your skin with sunscreen, or else your age spots will get even darker - making it even harder to remove the age spots.

Retinoid: Causes old skin cells to dry out and flake off from your skin and also produces the growth of new skin cells. You will then have a beautiful skin free of age spots and any other skin problem.

Age spot treatments. Undergoing some form of treatment for your skin - microdermabrasion, laser treatment or chemical peeling - will ensure that your skin is free of age spots. They are a safe way to remove age spots since they are performed by professionals. Before undergoing any treatment to eliminate age spots, consult your doctor first to avoid complications.

There are also other treatments that you could do at home that will result in healthier looking skin. Cucumbers, horseradish, and lemon juice are some of the great home remedies for age spots.

Diet and Supplements: You should provide your skin with the right vitamins, that you can get from fruits, vegetables and tablets supplements. Vitamin C, E and zinc supplements help the production of collagen that your skin needs. Eat tomatoes, cucumbers and oranges.

Daily skin care regimen. Maintaining your skin, especially after undergoing treatments, will ensure you of a healthy skin for a long time. Constant use of anti-aging creams, as well as a moisturizers will protect your skin from further damage and will lock in the important nutrients needed by your skin.

By taking these essentials for removing age spots and other blemishes by heart, You will surely enjoy living in your own skin for a long time - and that's a fact.