Brown spots on skin are reversible - learn how sun damaged skin can be repaired.

Brown spots on skin can be a cosmetic nuisance, but that doesn't mean you have to live with them forever. In fact, with a little bit of money and some patience you can say good-bye to brown spots for good.

Typically brown spots on skin are the result of unprotected exposure to the sun over the course of several years. The areas where brown spots are formed are actually the result of sun damaged skin overproducing melanin, a naturally brown pigment protein. This is why you tend to find brown spots on your arms, neck and face. These areas tend to be exposed to the elements more so than your other body parts.

Luckily you have several options if you're dealing with brown spots:

Fade creams with hydroquinone can bleach away brown spots on skin over the course of several months
Chemical peels can remove the top layers of sun damaged skin and reveal more even looking skin underneath
Laser resurfacing can also improve your complexion by removing the top layers of your skin with a carbon dioxide laser.

You can easily prevent brown spots on skin and sun damaged skin with our help.

brown spots on skin It's the UV light of sunlight which is the most damaging to the skin. UV light causes sunburns, premature aging, wrinkles, and skin cancers. You can avoid premature aging and sun damaged skin by simply staying sun smart.

Avoid the sun between 11am and 4pm.
Wear protective clothing; hats, long sleeved shirts, and pants
Use sunscreen on a daily basis (at least SPF 15)
Look for sunscreens which have UVA and UVB protection
Avoid intentional tanning

Learn more about how to deal with age spots. Also read our tips on how to pick the right wrinkle cream and look younger.