PREVENTING DARK SPOTS 101

 

"HEY SIRI WHAT IS HYPERPIGMINTAION?" - Hyperpigmentation is dark patches that appear on the skin, this due to melanin production being rasied to the outer surface of the skin. Can be caused from many aspects such as acne scars, heat exposure, sun damage and many more. Procedures, treatments and serums are one of many ways to be able to correct the damage of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation  is a common skin condition that many people are affected by and can be treated with time. 

THE BIGGEST CULPRIT OF HYPERPIGMINTATION IS LACK OF SPF AND PREVENTIVE ANTI OXIDANTS 

You must know what type it is or otherwise you will end up spending a fortune on the wrong ingredients or methods.

Melasma

Melasma is a hormonally induced pigmentation and mostly seen in the pregnant women. Pregnancy mask or chloasma are its two another names.

Color: Light to medium brown.  

Shape: Inconsistent shape and size like splotchy patches.

Reason: Sun Exposure coupled with a surge in hormones caused by birth control pills.

Sun Spots/ Age Spots/ Liver Spots

Sun spots are the flat, discrete spots that usually occur on the nose, forehead, and cheeks.  Unlike freckles, they do not get fade in the winter.

Color: Light to dark brown.  

Shape: Small and flat dark spots.

Reason: Excessive sun exposure on regular basis.

Post Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation AKA Acne Scars

PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation) is the kind of discoloration or spotting that caused by the inflammation of the skin.

Color: Red, brown, or pink.

Shape: Looks like flat Spots.

Reason: Inflammatory acne on the face skin that caused by excessive skin irritation due to deep chemical peel or a healing pimple.

Freckles

Freckles are clusters of spots that usually appear across the upper cheeks and nose. It is a genetic condition, but various environmental conditions can darken them with time.

Color: Dark brown, black, or red.

Shape: Looks like concentrated small spots.

Reason: Excessive sun exposure on regular basis.

 

How Can I Correct my Skin

Repeat after me SPF, SPF, SPF, and antioxidents !!!!!!!!!!!!

Creams- These creams can be found over the counter to decrease the appearance of pigmentation. Many ingredients are found in creams to reduce the discolouration,these can also be prescribed in stronger forms. For most effectiveness should be applied twice a day to lighten the skin overall. This form is best for flat spots or age spots and effective for most skin types. With this way of correction can take time but is an affordable alternative.

 

-Ingredients used in these creams (hydroquinone,licorice extract,N-acetylglucosamine,vitamin B-3 (niacinamide)) 

Facial acids - A form of exfoliating the top layer of skin, doing so will allow skin cells to emerge to replace the old cells (AHA, BHA, Glycolic, and hyaluranic acid) When this occurs the skin becomes evened out to appear smoother overall.

Examples of effective acids 

- Vitamin C (SHOP HERE)
- Alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic, citric, malic, or tartaric acid-azelaic acid

- Kojic acid
- Salicylic acid

-Corticosteroids & Hydroquinone (Very harsh toxic chemical acids see below for more info)

Retinoids - One of the oldest methods of pigmentation correction, these small molecular structures work deep into the skin and treat the skin. This formula can be prescribed which results appear in a couple of months of use. A safe alternative for all skin tones to produce glowing skin .

Chemical peels - With the usage of acids to treat the desired area to fully reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation by removing the epidermis of the skin. Some extensive  procedures will penetrate deeper into the skin to produce dramatic results. Chemical peels are a method done professionally that can produce quick yields of results as well. But with all treatment due to its strength can have some side effects. After the use of this treatment it is vile to use sunscreen as the skin becomes sensitive to the Uv rays overtime. 

Laser peels (skin resurfacing) - Using beans of light to target affected areas,there are two different types of laser peels that promote hyperpigmentation. Such as ablative this focuses on removing layers of skin. Where is non-ablative to target collagen growth with also tightening effects. 

Light therapy - Similar to non-ablative laser treatment, light therapy as well collagen growth with multiple sessions. This treatment is used for overall pigmental issues with also being able to target wrinkles,spider  veins and pores.

Microdermabrasion -  Done by a dermatologist  using a tool that sweeps across the skin to rapidly but gently remove the epidermis. This helps with superficial scarring and results can be seen within multiple sessions. 

Exfoliate - A daily or weekly combination of mircoderanraion to remove the epidermis but also attack other parts of the skin, these are texture related concerns , such as acne scars, age spots,injury scars or sun damage.

Hydroquinone, at one time, was a leading hyperpigmentation treatment but has now been found to be highly toxic, a known skin irritant and carcinogen banned in Australia, Europe, and Japan. Other treatments, such as dermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser therapy can increase hyperpigmentation while vitamin C, one of the best-known antioxidants for the treatment of pigmentation, is highly-unstable and loses efficacy in liquid form.

 

 

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