Pigmentation / Whitening (Tone)
Pigmentation / Whitening (Tone) Brighter and healthier look for your skin
Brighter and healthier look for your skin
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Pigmentation / Whitening (Tone)
Treat pigmentation and sun damage
Pigmentation is a common skin concern that can appear due to a variety of factors. Keep reading to learn more about what causes it and what you can do to correct it.
Types of pigmentation
- Hypopigmentation: Lighter spots that appear on skin due to an absence of normal amounts of melanin (the chemical which gives skin its colour).
- Hyperpigmentation: Where dark spots appear on the skin. This is the more common form and is caused by an increase in melanin. One of the most common hyperpigmentary problems is Melasma. This condition is characterised by tan or brown patches on the face, most commonly appearing on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead and upper lips.
What causes pigmentation
- Sun exposure is a common cause of hyperpigmentation on areas that frequently see the sun, such as our hands and face.
- Melasma, meanwhile, is believed to be caused by hormonal changes such as pregnancy. Certain medications can also cause hyperpigmentation.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when a blemish or other skin injury heals, leaving a discoloured mark behind.
Treatment for pigmentation
- It's important to limit sun exposure to stop existing pigmentation from darkening, and prevent new spots from forming. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is a must-have to protect your skin, and should be a daily part of your beauty routine.
- For more advanced results, we offer a range of skin treatments to reduce pigmentation and sun damage.
