Hyperpigmentation is, as its name implies, an excess pigment on the skin. It is mostly associated with sun exposure, but may also involve other factors, from stress to hormonal changes. It means that there is some ongoing inflammatory process and our skin is creating a defense, producing more melanin to protect itself.
What types of hyperpigmentation are there?
THE melasma and one of the most common forms of primary hyperpigmentation. This intrinsically linked to sun exposure, but it can also arise due to hormonal changes (menopause, pregnancy, thyroid problems, use of some oral contraceptives) or even stress situations and Use of certain cosmetics. And it is suspected that Not only exposure to ultraviolet radiation is harmful to the melasma, but also exposure to blue light. Women between 20 and 40 years, especially those who have a darker, they are more susceptible to suffering from melasma, as are those that have a genetic predisposition.
There is also the postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, When a darker pigment appears on the skin After some kind of aggression or inflammation - one sunburn or a skin imbalance, how acne or eczema.
And there is still the solar hyperpigmentation, solely and exclusively dependent on excessive sun exposure and insufficient sunscreen. Its process is slow, getting worse as sun exposure increases and can improve in the less sun. In this case, The lighter skin tones are more susceptible.
How to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation?
Always sun protection!
The best prevention is the use of high sun protection. He must Use sun protection every day and protect yourself from the sun directly at the time you are stronger. Whenever it is on the beach, it must Reapply the protector to ensure effective protection. Our advice is a mineral protector, capable of block sunscreens before they are absorbed by the skin. As we saw above, blue light is suspected of being a trigger for hyperpigmentation. Therefore, even if your routine is in a closed environment in front of a screen, it is worth investing in this care.
Use cosmetics suitable for your face
Although retinol is known to reverse sunscreen, it is also reputed to irritate the skin. We prefer the natural alternative to this ingredient - the bakuchiol, present in radiant range, common serum and one cream specifically formulated to prevent and care for skin with hyperpigmentation. This ingredient It is suitable for sensitive skin and promotes a safe skin tone safely. THE radiant essence It is based on aloe vera, as this plant contains alin and aloesin, botanical active that mitigate hyperpigmentation.
If you have skin with acne or eczema, it is very important that it fulfills an appropriate routine, to Avoid the appearance of post -inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Light exfoliation
The best way to exfoliate the skin of the face without assaulting it is undoubtedly Daily cleaning with cotton oil and towel. Weekly, can also apply the luminous mask, rich in antioxidants essential to anti-numbers protection and skin anti-aging. THE honey and the açaí are the main ingredients of this formula that softens the skin and exfoliates it gently - A kind of peeling natural supporting cell renewal and natural regeneration of tissues, remo the damaged layer of the skin.
Vitamin C
This antioxidant ingredient is essential for firm, elastic and protected skin, and is therefore present in radiant line (and in so many others). But also can reinforce your presence from the inside out, with the daily take of pure beauty - You can choose to mixture or by Pure Beauty Proteindepending on what best fits your routine. Delays premature aging, improves skin elasticity and shine and protects it from external damage, including sun exposure.
