How to combat pigmentation spots?
Age spots, brown spots, solar lentigos: whatever their name or origin, pigment spots refer to a darker coloration of the skin - generally on the most fragile and sun-exposed areas, such as the face, décolleté, shoulders or hands. This hyperpigmentation is often a source of complexes: we try our best to camouflage these little skin blemishes, blurring them with make-up, while dreaming of making them disappear altogether. Let's take a look at the various solutions available to combat pigmentation spots and restore even, unified skin.
The origin of pigmentation spots
Most women will, at some point in their lives, experience blotchy skin. This skin problem is not linked to a particular phototype: your skin tone or hair color do not predispose you to this excessive pigmentation. However, they are more visible on fair skins, which have a low pigmentation base. Although completely benign, these brown marks are above all an aesthetic problem. They can have several origins:
- Hormonal changes stimulate melanin production: for example, increased estrogen levels in pregnant women make their skin prone to melasma (the mask of pregnancy). Menopause or a change in contraception can have the same effect.
- Existing blemishes or scars may turn brown under the action of the sun
- Some medications have the side effect of photosensitization, which can lead to the appearance of pigmented spots.
- Skin ageing also comes into play. Every day, the skin is under attack from free radicals. Favored by an unbalanced lifestyle (smoking, pollution, stress, poor diet...), free radicals cause premature aging of the skin. The result: a pigmented spot appears, then another, and your face is gradually covered with brown marks!
Exposure to the sun and its UVA-UVB rays is often the trigger - or aggravating factor - for pigmented spots. They are different from freckles, with which they are often confused: ephelides (the scientific name for freckles) are genetic in origin: no treatment can reduce or eliminate them. Brown spots, on the other hand, can be prevented and faded by paying special attention to your skin and adopting simple gestures to protect it on a daily basis.
How to prevent the appearance of pigmentation spots
The first beauty measure to avoid the multiplication of brown macules: apply a sun cream with sufficient protection (SPF30 minimum) before each exposure, avoid the hottest hours (between 11am and 4pm) and protect your face with goggles and a wide-brimmed hat.
Give your skin the care it needs: cleansing, make-up removal, exfoliation, moisturizing creams...Don't overlook these essential gestures to keep your skin young and beautiful, and opt for gentle products that care for the epidermis with the utmost delicacy. Excessively abrasive scrubs or certain essential oils, for example, can weaken the skin and make it more sensitive to the sun.
If, despite everything, pigmentation spots do appear, there are various solutions for reducing them.
How to fade brown spots
Pigmentation spots have invaded your face, and you're wondering how to remove them? You've undoubtedly heard of the treatments offered by dermatologists and plastic surgeons: laser, intense pulsed light, depigmenting peels, LED lamp photomodulation, dermabrasion... While they are quite effective, these methods are also restrictive and costly.
There are simple solutions to say no to pigmentation spots, to be adopted daily as part of your beauty routine. For all skin types affected by hyperpigmentation, we have formulated a magical skincare product: Dark Spots Serum BLANC DE SIBERIE (90% ingredients of natural origin).
This serum has been designed to combat brown spots, whatever their origin. Its restorative action activates cell renewal to lighten the epidermis and promote depigmentation. Day after day, the number and intensity of dark spots diminish, giving way to a clear, even complexion. To achieve this, we've chosen two natural, complementary active ingredients: Taiga Pine and organic Lemon Water.
The Taiga Pine is an incredibly long-lived tree from the Far North: it can live for over 700 years! Powerful active ingredients are extracted from its bark: they block the enzymes that stimulate melanogenesis, the cause of pigmentation spots. Rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, it protects cells from aging. It is particularly well tolerated by all skin types. We've combined it with organic lemon water, particularly interesting for its lightening properties. These active ingredients homogenize the complexion and restore its radiance.
This serum is your best daily anti-spot ally. It can be used morning and evening on the face and décolleté, or as a targeted application on areas marked by blemishes, thanks to its pipette which allows perfect dosing of the product. This multi-purpose skin care product can also be applied as a preventive treatment under sunscreen before exposure to the sun, as well as on the hands. Its fine, rapidly absorbed texture provides comfort and well-being for all skin types, in a single step!
While it's estimated that one woman in two is confronted with the problem of pigmentation spots, these brown marks are not inevitable: by taking care of your skin on a daily basis to delay the appearance of the signs of ageing, by protecting it from the sun and by offering it targeted cosmetics, you'll maintain a clear, unified skin that will be the envy of many!
