From time to time my Mom is my roving Spa Black Book reporter as she keeps her eyes out for new innovative treatments for aging skin. She’ll probably shoot me for saying this, but she does look amazing and people are constantly asking her for advice so it’s worth it to listen up!

About 6 weeks ago, my Mom tried a new treatment called Solar Genesis for age spots on her hand. I saw her hands before and I was AMAZED by the after when I saw her right after. They first prepare your hands with a solution to clean them and then use a pulsed light that zaps your spots (feels a bit like elastic bands snapping, but doesn't really hurt). She then applied another solution to calm it slightly. The next day, every spot turns MUCH darker and by the middle of the week they break apart and turn in to little dots. About 2 weeks later it starts to dissapate.... This is currently only in the US & Canada.

She then did it a second time and they dissapeared even more. Many people only need about 1 or 2 treatments (of course there's always some who need more). You have to keep sunblock on your hands 12 months a year (and you should do this anyway) and Mom says to be cautious about driving because your hands are directly in the sun. This is great because in the past, other procedures  would leave scabs on your face and hands and not work nearly as well! This doesn't leave scabs and REALLY works! Each treatment is about $300.