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Hyperpigmentation like dark spots and discolouration is more common than you think. About seventy per cent of people suffer from hyperpigmentation. It is a skin condition in which your skin gets darker in different areas due to an excess of melanin. It can affect any skin tone. Most common causes of hyperpigmentation are overexposure to the sun, inflammation, acne breakouts or hormonal changes.
IPL Dark Spot Correcting Serum is used to treat hyperpigmentation for a range of skin types. The serum works in three ways; it removes pigmented skin cells, prevents melanin from going deeper into the skin and reducing melanin production on the surface of the skin. Keep reading to find out why hyperpigmentation occurs and how it can be treated in all skin tones.
Hyperpigmentation in different skin tones?
Hyperpigmentation affects your skin colour and it requires serious care to restore your skin to its natural colour. There are some important points to understand before we get to the ways of treating it.
- Darker skins are more susceptible to dark spots. The darker colour of the skin is caused by production of melanin. Hormonal disruption or trauma can increase the melanin production leading to hyperpigmentation.
- Unfortunately, treating dark spots in the darker skin tones is more challenging. You have to be more careful to make sure you don’t inflame or irritate the skin as it can cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Treating hyperpigmentation is easier in lighter skin tones as they don’t overproduce melanin. However, they are more likely to get dark spots due to sun damage.
Best Ways to Treat Hyperpigmentation:
It can be overwhelming to find out the right products for treating hyperpigmentation in specific complexion. Here are some basic guidelines that can help you treat this skin condition without increasing concerns.
Avoid at-home and in-office treatments if you have darker skin as they can cause too much trauma to the skin. Hydroquinone or IPL laser treatment for hyperpigmentation are thought to be the best bet but they can actually make the condition worse.
Hydroquinone should be avoided because it is too harsh for all skin tones and can cause irritation. If used in high concentration for a long time, it can cause increased pigmentation. We recommend clinical-strength hydroquinone-free hyperpigmentation-correcting serum for hyperpigmentation for any skin tone.
It is clinically proven that the right combination of ingredients work as good and quickly as prescription-grade 4% hydroquinone. Here is some recommendation for treating hyperpigmentation:
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Vitamin C
It helps in brightening and making the skin firm in addition to lightening pigmentation and preventing sunspots and dark spot from forming in the future. It checks the activity of the enzymes that lead to overproduction of pigment and clear away the existing discolouration.
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Kojic Acid
It blocks and prevents the production of tyrosine, reduces melanin production and effectively lightens up the discolouration.
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Arbutin
It is a natural ingredient extracted from bearberries. It strengthens the skin brighteners. It is a naturally occurring alternative of hydroquinone. It is as effective for lightening the skin as hydroquinone. However, it does not have any side effects like hydroquinone. Also, it inhibits production of tyrosinase.
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Lactic Acid
It is derived from milk. It is also produced by our bodies naturally. It loosens the bonds between the dead skin cells and exfoliates the surface of the skin. It allows vitamin C to go deeper into the skin. Also, it is great for hydrating skin naturally as it reduces transepidermal water loss.
Adding a gentle chemical exfoliant along with a treatment serum to your skincare routine can help bring out a brighter skin by removing the dead skin cells. It also allows the products to absorb in the skin better. Moreover, use a sunscreen with SPF of above 30; apply it lavishly and on all the exposed skin areas, especially before going outdoors and getting wet or perspiring. In the end, use an antioxidant to protect your skin further from free radicals from pollution and ultraviolet rays from the sun.
Wear clothes that cover most of your body like full-sleeve shirts and use accessories on overexposed parts such as wide-brimmed hats.
Consult your skincare practitioner if you have any concerns about hyperpigmentation. Both effective treatment and consistent prevention efforts are needed to deal with hyperpigmentation effectively.
