Once installed, pigment spots can be difficult to leave. But a particular product can save you the bet.
To end the hyperpigmentation can be a complicated task. When she squats the face, difficult to get rid of it and war can last for months. And for good reason, it is due to a disruption of the production of melanin showing tablecloths of dark spots on the skin. This phenomenon can have several causes: sun exposure without UV protection, trauma -related trauma or eczema, hormonal fluctuations, taking medication or simply inheritance.
Fortunately, there are a few solutions to help them leave. If we obviously find medical therapies (chemical peel, microdermabrasion, laser, etc.), other products can also be of great help. This is for example the case of vitamin C, as explained by Dr. Chahinez Filali in his work My Skincare Code. “”It inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin, thus reducing hyperpigmentation and attenuating brown spots. It also helps to lighten the complexion by inhibiting the oxidation of melanin, which makes it possible to obtain more uniform and brighter skin“, Can we read in the book. For better efficiency, it is recommended to choose it in serum and apply it in the morning, on clean skin. In order to mitigate pigment stains, prefer a concentration between 10 and 20%. Beyond, the risks of irritation are increased and efficiency is not necessarily better. Fighting hyperpigmentation is not the only super-power of vitamin C, it also protects against damage Environmental on the skin, strengthens the skin barrier and stimulates the production of collagen helping to maintain the elasticity of the epidermis.
To overcome hyperpigmentation, other assets such as retinoids, kojic acid or arbutine “will be valuable aid in your routine“, Specifies Dr. Filali. She also advises to have a lot, adopt a diet rich in antioxidants, but also and above all to protect herself every day from UV rays. Do not hesitate to ask for help from a professional to know which routine suits you best, and the active ingredients adapted to your type of hyperpigmentation.”Resist the temptation to play the amateur chemist in your bathroom with products found at random on the internet, arm yourself with good active and patience“Adds the expert.
