Skin Damage Control for Upper Arms

Telltale signs: The skin can become freckled and loose. (The triceps area is a fat depot in women.) The elbows may become rough.

At-Home Solutions
Smooth it out: To ease roughness, try a product containing alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids, such as Neutrogena Skin Smoothing Body Lotion.

Conquer darker spots: Combine a glycolic acid lotion with a hydroquinone fade cream (such as Glyquin Cream; about $75/tube). You should notice results in six weeks.

Muscle up: Combining arm-firming moves (triceps dips, triceps pushups) along with regular cardio can really trim and tone this area.

A dermatologist can... Cream away browning: Tazorac Cream (about $100/tube), a strong prescription retinoid, lightens spots usually in about six weeks.

Laser stubborn spots: The Sinon or the diode laser can remove even the darkest, largest spots, often in a single treatment ($500-$1,000).

Originally published in MORE magazine, May 2005.
Source: MORE.com - more online
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