Dark spots on the face, chest, or elsewhere on the body can be so annoying to deal with as they take forever to go away on their own. Yes, you can cover them with makeup but...not everyone wants to take that approach.
Why are you experiencing this discoloration? You are experiencing this because your skin contains a pigment called melanin which is produced by cells called melanocytes. Melanin has an antioxidant component to its function. It's created in excess to fight free radicals that are attacking the skin; a basic immune function. Excess melanin is attributed to two causes: irritation and (PIH) post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. When your skin experiences inflammation or irritation melanin acts as a form of protection for the skin.
Once your melanocytes trigger this natural immune response in the basal layer(innermost layer if the epidermis) of the skin. The melanin forms deposits, creating spots and patches darker in color than the surrounding skin. Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation affect people with skin of color more because of the prominent melanin levels.
Tip #1: Don't Pick Your Skin!
Picking your skin will likely increase pigmentation in that area. As a result of picking, the healing of acne lesions will be delayed. Also, picking the skin can spread bactera might result in a new lesion from constant irritation.
Tip #2: Treat Your Breakouts
Use treatments that actually treat the cause of your breakouts. The Bijouskin Active Clearing Serum is a formulated serum desgned to clear your breakouts with Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Squalene, Retinol, and more.
Tip #3: Use a Enzyme Exfoliant
Exfoliation 1-3x a weeks, helps to reduce the excess melanin by breaking up the pigmented cells and sloughing them off. The Image Skincare Enzyme mask uses brightening enzymes & 2 forms of Viatmin C to give a more even-toned complexion.
Tip #4: Get Professional Treatments
Estheticians use various modalities and top of the line ingredients that can treat dark marks and the causes. They’ve dealt with different types of skin that qualifies them to give you expert advice that you just can’t get from your friends and viral videos. Most licensed estheticians can offer you personalized home regimens to help support your skin in-between treatments.
Tip #5: Use Sunscreen!
Sunscreen will prevent the sun from increasing melanin production, which can worsen hyperpigmentation. Wearing sunscreen daily and reapplying sunscreen while in the sun will provide you with a “shield,” preventing the overproduction of melanin
Comentários