A 59-YEAR-OLD sailor has revealed the product she swears by for reducing the appearance of age spots.
She said the beauty serum worked “very quickly” and she now rarely wears foundation.
The sailor shared the secret to her even complexion on Reddit’s 45 Plus Skincare forum in response to a user asking for advice to treat hyperpigmentation.
She gushed that La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum gave her “excellent” results.
“I had sun spots, freckles, age spots whatever you call them, on my cheeks,” she said.
“I’m a sailor, 59F [female]. I wear sunscreen, but rarely any foundation.
“It has faded my sunspots by 80 percent, at least. It began working very quickly, too.”
The Redditor said she’s had an important step in her skincare routine since she was a teenager.
“The other thing I do is exfoliate daily, fairly viciously,” she said.
“I always have, since I was a teen. I am just mentioning it in case the combo was necessary to make the spots go.
“The exfoliation alone didn’t keep them from arriving and didn’t make them go away.”
Many people upvoted the post to show that they were grateful for the tip.
La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum is available from the brand’s website for $44.99.
The anti-aging product has been formulated to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
According to the manufacturer, the best results are achieved by massaging up to 4 drops of the serum into the face and neck after cleansing in the morning.
It should be followed with a moisturizer and SPF.
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The serum has an impressive 4.3-star rating out of a possible 5 and thousands of glowing reviews.
“My daughter gifted this to me and I have used it for about a week,” one person said.
“I am 52 with very few wrinkles but lots of brown spots and dullness.
“This serum is amazing! My skin is brighter and it seems like the brown spots are lighter. And I love the scent!”
Another customer said their skin was “bouncy and plump” after using the product.
“I really enjoyed this vitamin serum I like the consistency and the way it feels on skin,” they said.
“It’s not sticky or dry it makes your skin feel plump and bouncy.
“I have noticed a great improvement in dark spots and overall brightness since I’ve started using it highly recommend it!!”
Topical Vitamin C has several benefits for skin including hydrating, reducing redness, and hyperpigmentation.
According to Healthline, it may also help to promote collagen production and reduce the appearance of sun damage.
Research shows that it is safe for most skin types but may cause irritation in concentrations above 20%.
Experts recommend doing a patch test on a small skin area and waiting 24 hours to see if there are side effects before applying it to your face.
Discontinue topical use of vitamin C if you experience rashes, redness, or hives.
