Age spots, also sometimes called liver spots, sun spots, or lentigines (because they look similar to lentils in color), are small areas that have slightly darker pigmentation than the skin around them. They are not painful or raised, and they look similar to freckles. Most age spots are the size of a pea, but they can be larger or smaller. Age spots can appear on the face, hands, arms, or shoulders. People with lighter skin are more likely to develop age spots, but there are treatments available so that you look and feel your best.