What You Should Know About Facial Pigmentation?
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It’s quite easier to have uneven skin tone than to not. Regardless of our skin complexion, dark spots or pigmentation marks can appear on any part of the face and body, so far, those parts are frequently exposed to sun or UV rays. However, if you see yourself in this situation. You are not alone! Having spotless and clear skin is still possible if you desire it.
In our blog post today, join us as we delve into facial pigmentation and its entirety – what triggers their appearance on the face, their definite types and how best to get rid of them once and for all. Of course, we’d also be considering preventive measures you may take to protect your skin.
Let’s get down to business!
What is Facial Pigmentation?
Facial pigmentation is a condition that makes some parts of the face become darker than the rest. They may appear as brown, black, pink or red patches in a particular session or throughout the face. Sometimes, the entire body may also be affected.
Most times, pigmentation issues are traced to the overproduction of melanin pigments, which are responsible for our skin color. In some other cases, pigmentation may appear as a result of certain medications or health conditions. Now, let’s go over the types and their symptoms.
Types of Facial Pigmentation and Their Symptoms
People mistake different types of pigmentation for another. However, understanding the exact type you have will help you decipher the treatment and preventive habits to adopt.
Now, let’s go over the different types and their appearances:
This type of facial pigmentation is largely attributed to hormonal changes and is commonly noticed during pregnancy or contraceptive pills intake. It may cover the entire body but mostly appears around the face, forehead and stomach. They occur as large patches of darkened skin.
Also known as solar lentigines or live spots, this type of facial pigmentation is usually triggered due to excessive exposure to the sun. They generally appear around those areas that are mostly exposed to the sun, such as the face and hands. In appearance, they occur as brown, black or tan spots. Older adults and people with extended sun exposure are at higher risk of developing it.
This type appears as a result of injury on the skin or inflammatory skin issues, such as acne and eczema. They occur as spots or patches of dark skin anywhere on the body, especially around the face.
Causes of Facial Pigmentation
As we earlier stated, pigmentations are usually traced to changes in the production of melanin pigments. As you already know, melanin which contains melanocytes is responsible for our skin color. Overproduction of these cells causes the skin to become darker (hyperpigmentation).
Moving forward, dark facial pigmentation may also be triggered by certain medications, such as some chemotherapy drugs. Additionally, hormonal changes during pregnancy can also affect melanin production in some females. The same goes for excessive sun exposure.
An increase in melanin production causes hyperpigmentation (darker patches), a decrease causes hypopigmentation (lighter patches), and a loss of melanin causes depigmentation (White).
Treatment and Prevention
Having established most facts about facial pigmentation,
let’s talk about ways to treat or prevent your skin from developing this condition.
Dark spots or patches from pigmentation can be lightened out from the skin via the use of topical skin brightening creams, such as our Skin Bleach Cream, Adi Clear and Shoval A. In some cases, these formulas may contain hydroquinone for faster effects but have to be in safe quantities. If you wish for the one without hydroquinone, kindly explore our Blanco Cream. To explore the full package, go for our Bad Pigmentation Kit or Melasma Kit.
In severe cases, chemical peeling may be employed to get rid of older dead skin cells and give room for younger skin. This treatment may also serve as a preparation before the application of topical products for much penetrative and best effects. For mild exfoliation, you can choose to explore our home-use exfoliators, Glycolic Acid or Peeling Gommage. In the case of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, adding our Shovalit Serum will help with skin cell regeneration. Remember, chemical peels are only meant to be conducted by a licensed professional. If you think your case is severe, kindly send us a picture of your skin for a FREE examination.
Of course, this is a number rule in skincare – never skip applying sunscreen before leaving your house in the morning. You’d be risking sun damage, sunburn, hyperpigmentation or even skin cancer if you overly expose your skin to the sun. To protect yourself, we advise using our Sunblock SPF 50 Regular or Sunblock SPF 50 Medium, depending on your skin tone. Additionally, ensure to wear protective clothing and eat well.
Wrapping Up
In conclusion, facial pigmentation can easily be avoided or treated with the right knowledge and formula. Try as much as you can to avoid exposing your skin to the skin. In a situation that can’t be avoided, endeavor to apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing.
Let us know if you have further questions. Assuming you are researching for a much-personalized skincare routine to protect your skin or treat pigmentation issues, why don’t you schedule a free consultation with us right away? We are waiting!
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