Post-summer hyperpigmentation is a souvenir you’d rather give up on. Too bad, if you don’t get rid of it early enough, you’re likely to stay with them forever. Luckily, there are easy ways to bid these unwanted souvenirs goodbye.
How is hyperpigmentation formed?
It’s the result of:
- regular and long sun exposure without the proper protection;
- hormonal imbalance;
- reaction to some medications;
- acne and skin inflammation;
- skin’s reaction to a photosensitizing substance.
Some hyperpigmentation spots appear after approx. 30 days when the superficial layer of epidermis peels off. The spots on the outside skin layer disappear together with dead cells whereas the ones that are deeper might require the skin doctor’s intervention.
How to get rid of hyperpigmentation?
Removal of hyperpigmentation is a lengthy and tiresome process which doesn’t always give full effectiveness. During the treatment, you need to be patient, regularly use the prescribed products and religiously follow dermatologist or cosmetologist indications. You may as well try some aesthetic medicine procedures such as cavitation peeling, microdermabrasion, laser or cryotherapy.
Which cosmetics to use?
While undergoing the anti-hyperpigmentation therapy, you can make use of acids (TCA, azelaic, mandelic) or mechanical peels. Brightening products with vitamins A, C and B3 come in useful too. Use also antioxidant-infused products (phytic acid, ascorbic acid, glycyrrhiza extract or green tea extract) and ones including substances that hinder the activity of melanocytes.
Are there any special instructions to follow?
If you want to get rid of hyperpigmentation for good, you must be systematic and patient. Regular use of cosmetics and undergoing treatments is a must to achieve smooth and even skin tone. Using sunscreen both in summer and winter matters a lot too.
