Sun Spots

Sunlight, environmental factors and the natural passage of time all contribute to the development of dark spots, skin pigmentation and freckles. Your face, hands and chest are the first parts of the body to show signs of ageing due to the high level of sun exposure they receive. Age spots, skin pigmentation and freckles are forms of pigmented lesions. They result from excess production of melanin in the skin, caused by cells called melanocytes.