What is a pigment spot?
A pigment spot is a change in the normal color of the skin, either by increasing or decreasing it. This is called hyperpigmentation, which refers to brown, red, or pink spots, or conversely, hypopigmentation, white spots, vitiligo, etc. There are many factors that cause pigment spots: sun, age, stress, and the environment, and there are various products available to reduce them, from targeted treatments to more general ones.
How to prevent pigment spots?
Today, to prevent spots, the most effective solution will be sun protection throughout the year. Indeed, UV rays are present in winter as in summer and even in rainy weather. A minimum SPF 30 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 sunscreens 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 goal is to reduce the synthesis and transport of melanin to the surface of the epidermis. With gentle active ingredients like vitamin B3, we can now significantly limit this process. Of course, continue to apply your high-protection sunscreen 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 : A powerful antioxidant, it prevents the spread of free radicals, which are responsible for the overall aging of 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 present in several anti-blemish facial treatments .
- Vitamin B3 or niacinamide: a broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory active ingredient that prevents melanocyte inflammation and, in turn, 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 youthful capital. Available in the form of creams, oils, mists.
