A pigment spot is a change in the normal color of the skin by increasing or decreasing it. This is called hyperpigmentation, which refers to brown, red, pink spots, or, conversely, hypopigmentation, white spots, vitiligo, etc. There are many factors that cause pigment spots; sun, age, stress, environment, and there are various products to reduce them, from targeted to more general care.
Can pigment spots be prevented?
Today, to prevent spots, the most effective solution will be sun protection all year round. Indeed, UV rays are present in winter as in summer and even in rainy weather. An SPF 30 minimum must be applied every day of the year. For the most fragile skin, light skin, pregnancy, mature skin, it is preferable to use an
SPF 50. New sun products are also available with the mention "PA ++++". This legislation is, in addition to SPF 50, a bulwark against the harmful effects of UVA rays, largely responsible for the appearance of spots.
How to treat pigment spots?
The main objective is to reduce the synthesis and transport of melanin to the surface of the epidermis. With gentle active ingredients such as vitamin B3, we can now largely restrict this process.
Of course, continue to apply your high protection sun products every day of the year.
The ideal routine?
For a complete anti-blemish routine, well-known and recognized active ingredients have proven their worth and are widely recommended.
- Vitamin E: powerful antioxidant, prevents the spread of free radicals, responsible for the general aging of the skin and its cells. Make sure your
anti-blemish serum or day/night cream contains it.
- Vitamin C: powerful antioxidant but also depigmenting and lightening agent present in several
anti-blemish facial treatments .
- Vitamin B3 or niacinamide: broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory active ingredient that prevents inflammation of melanocytes and therefore the overproduction of melanin. Many anti-blemish serums or anti-blemish concentrates contain it.
- Sunscreens and filters: active ingredients that act as screens to reflect UV rays, prevent penetration into the different layers of the skin and thus preserve its sun and youth capital. Available in the form of creams, oils, mists.
