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How To Effectively Treat Pigmentation On Your Skin Topically


applying vitamin c to help treat pigmentation

Pigmentation is a common concern for most people. It can impact the clarity and the evenness of your skintone, which can sometimes be quite upsetting. Pigmentation can be due to sun exposure, hormone changes, medications, genetics, acne, and many other factors. Pigmentation cannot be treated overnight, it can take months and sometimes much longer to have pigmentation under control, but it is not impossible. There are effective ways to address and treat these concerns.


In today's blog, we will look at the right skincare products to use and explore proven methods to effectively treat pigmentation on your skin. Before we jump into the solutions, it's essential to understand the different types of pigmentation and what causes them.


Types of Hyperpigmentation

Photodamage - Hyperpigmentation can be due to photodaamaged skin, which includes freckles, age spots, and uneven skin tone. It is caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays (from the sun or tanning beds).


Melasma - Characterized by symmetrical brown patches that appear on areas of the skin exposed to the sun (forehead, cheeks, bridge of nose, upperlip, and chin). Melasma can occure due to hormones, genetics, medications, and UV exposure.


Post Inflamatory Hyperpigmentation - Brown patches found in areas of that skin that have been subject to trauma and/or inflammation. Common causes of inflammation are acne, psoriasis, and eczema.


Topical Treatments for Pigmentation

Vitamin C Serum - It is renowned for its antioxidant properties, which helps combat free radicals and promote collagen production. Look for serums containing stabilized forms of Vitamin C, such as L-ascorbic acid, for effective brightening and pigmentation reduction. It also brightens and evens out skin tone by inhibiting the enzyme that produces melanin.

Recommendation: Alumier MD EverActive C&E


Intellibright Complex - A serum that contations brightening agents and resists new pigmentation from forming. Arbutin, kojic acid, licorice, and plan extracts brighten the skin, even skin tone, and improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation.


Eventone Brightening Serum - A brightening serum enhances results and resists new pigmenation. It contactains Embilica, White shitake mushrooms, licorice, and whitening peptides; which brighten, even skin tone and reduce appearane of hyperpigmentation.


Retinol - Boosts collagen, increases cell turnover and normalises keratinisation, creating smoother, and more even skin tone. It also inhibits melanin transer from melanocytes to skin cells and enhances the absorption of other pigment blocking products.


Sunscreen - Helps protect your skin from further skin damage. A broad spectrum SPF provides protection from both UVB (sunburn) rays and UVA rayes (ageing).


The perfect homecare kit to help prepare your skin for treatments and to help you with your pigmentation is the Prep and Enhance: Discolouration Kit by AlumierMD. This kit contains all the essentials: Vitamin C&E, Intellibright Complex, Retinol and Sunscreen.


using vitamin c retinol and sunscreen to help treat pigmentation

In the pursuit of clearer, more even skin tone, understanding the types and causes of pigmentation is crucial. Whether it's the result of sun exposure, hormonal changes, or inflammation, treating pigmentation requires patience and consistent effort. With the right skincare products and methods, such as vitamin C serums, brightening complexes, retinol, and sunscreen, it's possible to address pigmentation effectively over time. Remember, achieving desired results may take months, but with dedication and the right approach, it's achievable. To personalize your skincare journey and receive tailored recommendations, consider booking in for a consultation.


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