New Year’s Eve is fast approaching. It is natural for our skin to fade in the winter unless we spend the winter holidays in warmer climates. Unfortunately, after the vacations the tan disappears, but the discoloration does not. They are often even more visible than before, contrasting with the color of the skin.
Causes of facial hyperpigmentation
- sun,
- genetic tendencies – some people inherit freckles from their parents or grandparents,
- medications – some specifics may have photosensitizing properties,
- Hormonal changes – hyperpigmentation often occurs after starting to take hormonal contraception or during pregnancy,
- diseases – the appearance of such changes can inform about diabetes, ovarian cancer or kidney failure,
- Photosensitizing cosmetics – the sun is not liked by retinoids, preparations with acids and perfumes,
- Acne – in people with acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation appears after pimples.
To prevent the appearance of pigmented lesions, sun protection should be observed and creams with a factor of at least 30 should be used. It is important even if we already have discoloration.
Ways to get rid of blemishes
The first way to crack down on hyperpigmentation is with whitening creams. They can be found in drugstores. Most often they contain substances that accelerate exfoliation of the epidermis, such as fruit, azelaic or kojic acids. At the pharmacy you can get preparations with hydroquinone that reduces melanocyte activity.
This type of treatment requires time and regularity, you must also take into account the fact that if we neglect prevention it is very likely that after some time the discoloration will reappear in the same place. This will not get rid of deep pigmented lesions.
If the problem of hyperpigmentation is more serious, it is worth going to a dermatologist to see if it is a symptom of a disease. Your doctor may also recommend treatments for hyperpigmentation performed at specialized offices, such as the Retises CT chemical peel performed at Beauty Skin Clinic in Warsaw.
This treatment is based on the action of three active substances: vitamin A, ascorbyl glucoside and vitamin B3. In addition to fighting hyperpigmentation, it is also used in eliminating signs of photoaging.
The application of the product exfoliates the top layer of the epidermis. This improves the skin tone, which gains a glow and looks fresh. Vitamin A in the form of retinol stimulates the skin to regenerate by exfoliating its top layer.
Ascorbyl glucoside is the active form of vitamin C and a very powerful antioxidant that does not allow free radicals to degrade skin structure. It is also a potent brightening agent, which allows it to be used in therapies to combat hyperpigmentation.
Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, has properties by which skin cells begin to bind water. It also stimulates regeneration processes after exfoliation.
Chemical peeling not only helps fight skin imperfections, but also effectively contributes to closing pores, which also cause the skin to absorb impurities, assuring specialists from Beauty Skin Clinic.
This is of great importance if our hyperpigmentation is related to acne tendency. Pigmentation changes are often a sign of aging skin, as are enlarged pores, especially on the nose and cheeks. By using this treatment, we can counter both of these problems.
A suntan can look beautiful on the face, however, overuse of the sun can lead to skin degradation, which is especially evident in the winter months, when the complexion fades showing the extent of the damage. It is worth taking care of it to enjoy a beautiful and smooth face.