Unsightly, brown spots appear over time. Also known as age, sun or lentigo spots, they are small spots of varying size and intensity that appear on sun-exposed areas, namely the hands, face, bust and shoulders.

Where do the brown spots come from?

To treat them well, it is better to understand their origin. And, contrary to popular belief, age spots are not directly related to age ! If they tend to appear, most often after 40 years (hence their assimilation to a sign of age), these brown spots are the expression of an excess of melanin production. Several causes can cause this overproduction, such as repeated sun exposure, age, but also some hormonal disturbances. In most cases, however, the appearance of brown spots results from direct and prolonged exposure to UV rays .

How to eliminate stains?

Obviously, nothing beats anticipation. To avoid brown spots, the safest way is to limit your exposure to the sun and protect yourself with a suitable and effective sunscreen . When stains are present, getting rid of them is harder, but not impossible. There are today many cosmetics to eliminate or fade brown spots . Our favorite product? The corrective anti-stain serum of the Parisian house of organic cosmetics Patyka *, which combines the sea fern - a brown alga that acts on the reduction of pigment spots and the unification of the complexion - and the wild mulberry, containing the oxyresveratrol that stops the production of melanin and therefore limit the appearance of spots. Like all other cosmetics brand Patyka (since 2002), the serum is certified organic by Ecocert, 100% vegan , and its packaging has been optimized to limit the impact on the environment. What positive points, in short. Other methods, such as chemical peel or laser treatment , also help to get rid of brown spots. Before thinking about it, however, it is imperative to find out from a dermatologist.

* Anti- stain corrective serum, Patyka (30 ml), 59 €.