Nobody wants to see the appearance of brown age spots, any more than they want to see wrinkles or sagging. Luckily, we live in the time that we do. Scientists have shown us what compounds will effectively prevent and repair the signs of age. And, no matter where they are in the world, they are readily available for order over the internet.

One drawback to internet ordering is that some manufacturers do not completely disclose all of the ingredients included in the product. At least when you are shopping in a store you can easily read the label of ingredients, along with any warning labels. My advice is this.

Don't order anything unless the manufacturer fully discloses all of the ingredients. If you don't know anything about an ingredient, look it up at ?Skin Deep?. That's a cosmetic safety database created by the Environmental Working Group. The database can also tell you about whether or not the company conducts animal testing. They rank products strictly according to safety, not effectiveness, but people that use the product are able to write a review for it. So, it is very helpful.

An ingredient that is often recommended for fading brown age spots is hydroquinone. Skin Deep lists hydroquinone as a probable carcinogen; a cancer-causing agent. It's also a common irritant and allergen. A safe alternative to hydroquinone is Extra-pone Motha Root Extract.

It's a plant extract that acts to inhibit melanin production. The spot that you see is actually a melanin clump, something like a freckle, but usually larger. Melanin is produced by cells deep within the skin in response to UV radiation from the sun. But, as time goes by, those cells don't work so well and that's why you sometimes get brown age spots.

The Motha Root is found just about everywhere, it's a very common weed. But, only a German manufacturer produces the extract for use in skincare products. Testing has shown that their formula inhibits melanin production by over 40% at a .5% concentration. How long does it take to work?

As a single ingredient, it could take some time. Inhibiting melanin production means that the new cells that are created that day will be lighter in color, but it takes time for them to work their way to the surface. It might only take 28 days if person is under the age of 30. For the over 40 crowd, it could take as long as 8 weeks. Luckily, there are other compounds that help speed up the process.

If you want to see brown age spots fade quickly, as fast as it would happen in a younger person, a compound called CYNERGY TK should help. CYNERGY TK contains the protein keratin. In its most active form, it has been shown to increase skin cell production by as much as 160%.

With those two ingredients, consumers have reported seeing a significant difference in just two weeks, depending on their level of sun exposure. The only thing that will fade brown age spots more quickly is laser treatment or freezing and that can cause scarring. Just remember to read about all of the ingredients in a product, before you buy anything.