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While hyperpigmentation of your skin can be unwelcomed and affect your confidence, we’re here to tell you that it’s easy to reduce their appearance and stop new dark spots from forming.
What are dark spots?
Dark spots are pigmentations that appear on our skin when Melanin, our natural pigment, is unevenly overproduced. They’re commonly found on the face, but they can also affect the back, shoulders and back of the hands.
What causes dark spots?
Sun damage
Excessive sun exposure is the main source of dark spots since it causes the skin to produce additional melanin. That’s why dark spots are mostly found on the face and areas that are most exposed to the sun like shoulders and hands.
Hormonal changes
During pregnancy or menopause, the hormonal imbalances can cause the uneven production of melanin and the formation of dark spots.
Post-inflammation
Conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis leave behind brown spots since they are a form of trauma to the skin. With age, our skin does not recover as quickly, so these scars and spots don’t heal as efficiently.
Side effects
Whether it’s from ingested medication or topical cosmetics and creams, our skin can easily become irritated and produce dark patches.
How to get rid of existing spots
Of all the causes cited above, the one we can most control is sun exposure so let’s focus on that one!
Some spots can clear on their own, when you stop using a product that is irritating your skin or a scar heals.
Of all the causes cited above, the one we can most control is sun exposure so let’s focus on that one!
Use sunscreen with high SPF or NIVEA LUMINOUS630 EVEN GLOW DAY FLUID SPF50 on your face and shoulders.
Cover up: Use hats to protect your face and neck and if the weather allows for it, try wearing clothes that cover your shoulders to prevent excessive exposure
Avoid the midday sun: the sun is most intense between noon and 2 PM so if you can, try spending those couple hours in the shade and enjoy the sunlight during other times of the day.
Don’t let dark spots stop you from feeling beautiful and radiant. Simple solutions are out there, just look up there!
Take care of yourself beautiful.
