The hidden imperfections strewn across peoples' faces due to sun exposure have been revealed in an illuminating photo series.
New York-based model-turned-photographer, Cara Phillips used ultraviolet light to show the age spots that would otherwise go unnoticed under the guise of a healthy tan.
Inspired by medical photos from doctors' offices and websites, Ms Phillips invited her subjects to keep their eyes closed for her somewhat sobering black and white portraits.
Age spots - also called liver
spots and solar lentigines - vary in size and usually appear on the
areas most exposed to the sun.
Though the marks are very common in adults older than age 40, they can affect younger people too.
To minimize skin damage, doctors recommend avoiding direct sunlight and using sunscreen.
While Ms Phillips' images focus on flaws, she titled the picture project Ultraviolet Beauties.
New York-based model-turned-photographer, Cara Phillips used ultraviolet light to show the age spots that would otherwise go unnoticed under the guise of a healthy tan.
Inspired by medical photos from doctors' offices and websites, Ms Phillips invited her subjects to keep their eyes closed for her somewhat sobering black and white portraits.
Though the marks are very common in adults older than age 40, they can affect younger people too.
To minimize skin damage, doctors recommend avoiding direct sunlight and using sunscreen.
While Ms Phillips' images focus on flaws, she titled the picture project Ultraviolet Beauties.
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