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Skincare for Hyperpigmentation 11 October 2023

Skincare for Hyperpigmentation

Choosing the Right Products for Your Skin Type for Hyperpigmentation.

Are you worried about uneven skin tone? Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern for many people. The hyperpigmented area would be darker than the surrounding area. It happens mainly due to the overproduction of melanin pigment.

The causes of hyperpigmentation are sun exposure, ageing, acne, hormone balance and inflammation. These can be found anywhere on the body.

How to get rid of hyperpigmentation?

Following the right skincare routine daily would help to gain skin health and heals acne, scarring and marks.

Tips:

  • It's more important to wear sunscreen as UV rays are the root cause. Sunscreen with at least SPF 30 broad spectrum will help to prevent hyperpigmentation.

  • For dry skin, choose cream based cleanser and moisturizer, and an oil-based serum. Avoid products which make your skin even dryer.

  • If you have oily skin, try salicylic acid based cleansers, gel-type moisturizers, and water-based serums.

  • Avoid layering of too many products at a time. AM routine: serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. PM routine: serum and moisturizer

  •  Vitamin C serum in AM routine and retinol serum in PM routine are great skincare routine for hyperpigmented skin

  • Sunscreen is the final step in your daily skincare routine. Sunscreen with SPF 30 to 50 protects against harmful UV radiation.

  • Weekly, use an exfoliator as it removes dead cells and helps to get rid of hyperpigmentation. Glycolic acid is great for hyperpigmentation. Salicylic acid is great for acne prone oily skin.

  • All of the above mentioned advices are beneficial for patient with mild hyperpigmentation and who wish to maintain their skin after receiving treatment from a dermatologist for hyperpigmentation. 
     

You must follow our skin care tips and take advice from our professionals to get the best result. Visit Aesthetica veda for the best skin care treatment.