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Skin pigmentation can hardly be called an adornment of either a female or a male face and body. This applies to both large stains and minor defects. A healthy skin color, free from any formations, is the goal you need to strive for, and high-quality anti-pigmentation creams will help you achieve it.
Content:
- Causes of pigmentation
- How do creams work?
- The best drugs for pigmentation
- List of effective remedies
- Prevention of pigmentation
Pigmentation is a change in skin color, the appearance of brown spots on the face or body.
A change in skin color is not only a visual defect, it will indicate health problems; discuss this issue with your therapist. Even dark spots remove moisture, which leads to premature aging of the skin and the formation of wrinkles. A visual defect can be easily dealt with using a foundation or bleaching agent, but getting rid of brown elements requires a comprehensive approach. It is not enough to buy a cream for age spots at the pharmacy; it is important to know what pigmentation is and for what reasons it appears.
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Causes of pigmentation
Melanin is the main pigment of the skin, produced by the nervous and endocrine systems. It controls the level of ultraviolet radiation affecting the dermis. The process of hormone production is called melanogenesis. Pigmentation is a failure in melanogenesis and the body’s protective reaction to ultraviolet radiation, and a pigment spot is an accumulation of melanin. Examples of age spots are freckles, birthmarks and moles.
But brown spots appear not only due to excessive insolation, but also as a result of exposure to internal factors. Dark spots usually appear on the face, where the skin is thinnest. The main reasons why the epidermis changes color:
- deficiency of folic acid, vitamin C and other nutrients;
- influence of medications;
- changes in hormonal levels (menopause, menstrual cycle imbalance, pregnancy, lactation, use of oral contraceptives, insulin resistance);
- metabolic disease. The epidermis changes color during an improper diet and with excess weight. This indicates precisely a disturbed metabolism;
- age-related changes. In every store you can find face cream 45+; the best products, according to cosmetologists, have a whitening effect and belong to the category of products against spots on the skin;
- genetic predisposition. Usually the hereditary factor is easy to determine immediately after birth;
- damage (trauma, burns, frostbite, improper treatment of acne, squeezing out pimples, deep peeling);
- problems with the kidneys, liver, thyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract.
Is it possible to get rid of pigmentation on the face forever? Knowing the reason for the appearance, yes. The most effective removal of age spots is possible if you use high-quality products and eliminate the root cause of the defects.
Good pharmacy face whitening products will give a clear result. Pigment spots on the face under the influence of active substances will begin to lighten and then disappear. If internal causes are not treated, relapse is possible.
conclusions
- Pigment spots can appear due to sunlight, disruption of the normal functioning of the body, stress, and poor nutrition.
- Melanin is the hormone responsible for the appearance of age spots.
- There are many different creams for age spots. Each one needs to be chosen for its own skin type.
- Popular brands are Natura Siberica, Nivea, Avene, Vichy.
- Hydrochion is a toxic substance.
- Whitening creams have restrictions on use and side effects.
- It is imperative to buy only a certified product.
- It is prohibited to use expired product.
How do creams work?
All products that even out skin tone and whiten are useful thanks to the active substances in their composition: niacinamide, oligopeptides-34, 24, decopeptides-4, lumixil, decopeptide-12, retinol, nicotinic acid and much more. Therefore, read the instructions and composition of the drug. Common substances included:
- niacinamide – one of the main components, helps whitening and regeneration of epidermal cells;
- retinol – reduces melanin production;
- azelaic acid – inhibits melanin synthesis and has an antibacterial effect;
- kojic acid – helps regeneration and formation of new cells and whitens;
- nicotinic acid – participates in reduction and oxidation reactions;
- Tretinol – stimulates cellular regeneration;
- arbutin – inhibits discoloration and prevents stains from spreading to other areas;
- Dandelion extract – whitens, disinfects and vitaminizes the dermis.
These components must be included in the composition, since they are the best remedy for age spots on the face and body.
A common cause of the problem is improper tanning. During summer holidays, use spf 50 sunscreen, which is best for the face against age spots? SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is the level of protection, “sun protection factor”. After the abbreviation SPF there are numbers: 15, 30 or 50. The most effective product has SPF 50 and protects against 99% of UV rays.
The best drugs for pigmentation
You can buy a cream for age spots on the face at a pharmacy or at a store that specializes in selling beauty products. Good pharmaceutical preparations include salicylic, heparin and zinc ointments. They eliminate not only darkening, but also acne, irritation, and inflammation.
Pharmacy whitening products are divided into four categories:
- hormonal. Helps remove age spots caused by hormonal imbalance;
- vitamin. If the problem is caused by a lack of nutrients, these drugs should be used;
- organic. This cream for age spots on the body and face will not only help visually eliminate the dark spot, but will also moisturize and relieve inflammation;
- on a natural basis. Made exclusively from natural ingredients.
It is impossible to single out the most effective cream for age spots on the face: firstly, there are many similar drugs, and secondly, it is worth taking into account individual tolerance. It is better to buy a cream for facial pigmentation at a pharmacy than from sellers on the Internet. Pharmacy products are certified, the consumer will not buy potentially dangerous substances of dubious quality.
Pharmacology
The ointment exerts its antimicrobial and antiparasitic effect upon contact with the skin. It interacts with substances of organic origin, resulting in the formation of sulfides and pentathionic acid. They make sulfur ointment a natural antiseptic.
When in contact with the skin, the components of sulfur ointment are not absorbed into the blood, which means they do not have a systemic effect on the body: they do not put a strain on the liver, do not require filtration by the kidneys, and do not affect the functioning of other internal organs.
List of effective remedies
Meso- and phototherapy, chemical peels and laser resurfacing will help to even out the tone and remove dark spots. But if you don’t like visiting a cosmetologist’s office, try to cope with the problem with effective ointments.
Some try to solve the problem using traditional methods. This option is acceptable if the spots are not pronounced and there are few of them on the body, otherwise cucumber juice, kefir mask and parsley infusions will be powerless.
List of the best cosmetics that consumers choose:
Lakshma MAXXI
An effective remedy for age spots on the face, reviews confirm this 100%. The drug helps remove age spots, moisturizes the skin thanks to glycerin, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Lakshma MAXXI will help to cope even with areas of increased pigmentation.
Melanative
Melanative cream for age spots, reviews of which are mostly positive, contains arbutin, glycogel and kojic acid.
L'Oreal Age Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium
If you are looking for which face cream is best after 55 years, the advice of a cosmetologist most often concerns Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium. The cream brightens and regenerates the skin, restoring its elasticity and firmness, and also quickly removes spots on the face.
Neotone
This whitening cream also has a mattifying property. Neotone can be used not only for age spots, but also for acne.
Achromin
The category “ whitening creams with arbutin” in the pharmacy includes this product. Achromin can be used during pregnancy and lactation, as it does not contain dangerous chemical components. The cream is suitable for any skin type, it can be applied both to the face and body, in particular the neck and décolleté area
Natura Siberica White
The cream is not only whitening, but also sunscreen. The composition contains hyaluronic acid, which nourishes the skin and has a moisturizing effect. Natura Siberica White contains many natural ingredients, which minimizes the risk of an allergic reaction.
Himalaya Herbals
The drug with niacinamide in its composition is more of a mattifying agent than a whitening agent. Himalaya Herbals will cope with minor pigmentation, but if the problem is serious, it is better to choose a more effective drug.
Secret Key Snow White Cream
Korean cream for pigment spots (before and after - an obvious difference that speaks in favor of this drug) removes pigmented red and dark spots, freckles, and the negative consequences of acne. Secret Key Snow White Cream contains niacinamide and glycerin.
Bergamo Moselle Whitening EX Whitening Cream
Another Korean cream with a whitening effect. In addition to hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, the composition contains many natural ingredients, namely essential oils. Thanks to its universal composition, Bergamo is suitable not only for combating pigmentation, but also for eliminating excessive dry skin.
DR. Filler HYDROQUINONE
With regular use of hydroquinone, age spots will disappear within 2-3 months, but it is important to use a product with SPF protection and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. It is worth paying attention that hydroquinone is a toxic substance, its concentration in the drug should be 2-4%.
For those who have long been wondering how to get rid of age spots on the face, reviews will help you choose a product. Each package indicates age restrictions, what type of skin it is suitable for, as well as additional properties (moisturizing, nutrition, antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effect, etc.).
Treatment of allergic dermatitis[6]
Effective treatment of dermatitis is possible only after eliminating the factor that provoked the allergic reaction. In other words, you first need to identify a dangerous allergen, exclude contact with it, and only then select treatment tactics. To identify a dangerous allergen, laboratory blood tests are performed to determine the content of immunoglobulins and allergy tests are prescribed. In order for the test result to be correct, it is necessary to avoid taking any medications for at least five days.
To treat allergic dermatitis, adhere to the following principles:
- partial or complete elimination of contact with the suspected allergen;
- use of topical medications with anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effects (creams, ointments);
- systemic pharmacotherapy (for severe, widespread and systemic AD).
The duration of treatment ranges from two weeks to four months. And one more important point: treatment should be selected individually, taking into account the severity of the disease and associated pathologies, especially when it comes to children and pregnant women. In the acute phase of the disease, children, like adults, are most concerned about itching and burning. Constant scratching of wounds can lead to the development of secondary infection. All manifestations that occur with allergic dermatitis should be monitored by a doctor. If the cream or ointment is ineffective, the course of treatment is adjusted. [7]
Prevention of pigmentation
Pharmacy and cosmetic ointments will get rid of dark spots on the skin, and prevention will help consolidate the result. It is worth reviewing your diet: include foods with antioxidants in the menu, replace coffee with green tea or cocoa, and red wine is acceptable from alcohol.
Follow the rules for staying in the sun. If the skin is predisposed to pigmentation, then it is better to minimize ultraviolet rays. Choose products with an SPF level of at least 30, cover exposed skin with clothing, and keep sunbathing time to a minimum. Before going to the resort, do not do laser hair removal; the procedure increases the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
Doctors and cosmetologists advise regularly performing a complete check-up of the body. To do this, get tested, visit an endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist and therapist. Listen to all the signals from your body, in particular the dark spots on your face and body. Problematic skin requires treatment, because pigmentation spoils the appearance and indicates underlying problems.
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