🌞 How to Treat Sun Spots After a Minnesota Summer

Summer in Minnesota is short—but it’s powerful. Between patio season, lake days, and long hours of daylight, even the most careful sunscreen users can end up with new freckles or stubborn sun spots by fall.

At CLEO Skin + Laser, we see a lot of clients coming in once the weather cools, ready to refresh their complexion and fade signs of summer sun. Here’s what you should know about treating sun spots safely and effectively—and why autumn is actually the perfect time to start.

☀️ What Causes Sun Spots?

Sun spots—sometimes called age spots or liver spots—are patches of darker pigment that appear when your skin produces extra melanin in response to UV exposure.

They often show up on:

• Face
• Chest
• Shoulders
• Hands

Even a single summer of extra sun can deepen existing spots or create new ones.

✨ Why Fall Is the Best Time to Treat Them

After summer, UV levels naturally drop. That means:

✅ Your skin is less likely to be actively tanning, which can reduce treatment risks

✅ You’re indoors more, so it’s easier to protect healing skin from sun

✅ You’ll see clearer, more even skin by holiday season and winter events

🔬 Our Favorite Treatments for Sun Spots at CLEO

At CLEO Skin + Laser, we focus on non-invasive, low-downtime options that really work:

✅ Pico Laser

Breaks up stubborn pigment so your body can naturally clear it away.

• Safe for many skin types
• Minimal downtime (slight redness for a day)
• Works especially well for deeper or scattered spots

✅ ND:YAG Laser Facials

Gently target surface pigmentation and redness, leaving skin brighter and smoother.

• Subtle collagen boost
• No peeling or flaking
• Great if you want a refreshed look with no interruption to daily life

✅ Photofacial

A light-based treatment that specifically targets brown spots and sun damage.

• Helps lift visible pigment, freckles, and sun spots
• Evens out overall skin tone
• Particularly good for larger areas like the chest and shoulders

✅ Medical-Grade Skincare

Daily SPF, brightening serums, and antioxidants help keep new spots from forming and maintain your results.

📍 What to Expect

Most people need a series of treatments for best results, spaced a few weeks apart.

For the best outcome:

• Avoid new sun exposure or tanning during treatment
• Use sunscreen every day—even in Minnesota winters!
• Stay consistent: pigment can come back if you skip maintenance

✏️ Final Thoughts

Sun spots may be a part of living in Minnesota—but they don’t have to stay.

By starting treatments in the fall, you’ll enter winter with clearer, brighter, more even-toned skin.

Want to see what’s possible for your skin?

📍 Book a free consultation at our Edina or Maple Grove studios

📞 Call us at (952) 666-1105

💻 Schedule online and let’s create a plan to reverse your summer sun damage.