What Are Age Spots?
Age spots, also called liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, brown, or greyish patches that appear as we get older. They’re caused by long-term cumulative sun exposure, combined with the skin’s natural ageing process.
They most often show up on:
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Face
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Hands
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Shoulders
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Upper back
While they’re harmless, they can make skin look older and uneven in tone.
What Are Sun Spots?
Sun spots (also called sun-induced hyperpigmentation) are similar in appearance to age spots but are directly triggered by recent overexposure to UV rays.
They can appear:
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After a holiday without adequate SPF
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Following sunburn
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From tanning beds
Unlike age spots, which develop gradually over years, sun spots can appear more suddenly.
Key Differences Between Age Spots and Sun Spots
| Feature | Age Spots | Sun Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | Cumulative sun damage + ageing | Recent overexposure to UV rays |
| Onset | Gradual over years | Sudden after sunburn or intense sun exposure |
| Common Areas | Face, hands, shoulders, back | Any sun-exposed skin |
| Appearance | Flat, brown/grey, larger patches | Flat, brown/tan, can be smaller clusters |
| Treatment | Brightening skincare + SPF | Brightening skincare + sun protection immediately after exposure |
How FWBEAUTY Can Help Fade Age Spots & Sun Spots
1. Brightening & Pigmentation Care
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Saffron Gold Brightening Serum – Packed with saffron, alpha arbutin, and botanical extracts to fade dark spots and even skin tone.
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Saffron & Lotus Detoxifying Clay Mask – Helps lift dullness, refresh skin, and gently reduce pigmentation visibility.
2. Barrier Repair & Hydration
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Face Ghee Barrier Repair Balm – Restores skin’s barrier to prevent further pigmentation triggers from inflammation.
3. Preventing New Spots
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Daily SPF – Men and women with pigmentation concerns must apply sunscreen every day, regardless of weather, to prevent darkening.
FWBEAUTY’s Spot-Fading Routine
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Cleanse – Saffron Brightening Cleansing Balm
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Treat – Saffron Gold Brightening Serum
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Mask (2x Weekly) – Saffron & Lotus Detoxifying Clay Mask
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Moisturise & Repair – Face Ghee Barrier Repair Balm
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Protect – Apply broad-spectrum SPF daily
Final Thought
Whether your dark spots are caused by years of sun exposure or a recent day outdoors without SPF, the solution lies in targeted brightening, daily protection, and barrier support.
FWBEAUTY’s saffron-infused formulas are designed to fade existing pigmentation while protecting against future damage—so your skin can look clearer, brighter, and more even-toned.
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