How to choose a lightening agent for age spots

How to Apply Sunscreen Properly

• Apply Sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. This will ensure maximum protection efficiency. UV filters found in sunscreen cosmetics take about 30 minutes to “get into action” and start working.
• Use enough sunscreen to completely cover all exposed skin. Do not apply cream to your eyes. The average adult needs to apply about an ounce of Sunscreen to protect themselves from head to toe. An ounce is equal to approximately 30 ml.
• Please note that sun protection from head to toe is needed on the beach. If you are walking around the city, just apply the cream to exposed skin.
• Find out which people you have burn faster in the sun and therefore need stronger protection.
• Apply Sunscreen every two hours. Do this more often if you swim or sweat. Remember, in fact, there are no “waterproof” sunscreens, since all sunscreens are washed off during swimming.

People often forget to apply Sanskrin to:

• ears;
• nose;
• lips (colorless sunscreen lipstick);
• back of the neck;
• palms;
• feet (when wearing sandals or sandals);
• skin on the forehead near the hairline (for fear of staining the hair);
• skin on the head (bald spots and partings must be protected).

Treatments for hyperpigmentation

You can get rid of pigmentation on the face using the following procedures:

Whitening cream

. Before using this product, you must visit a dermatologist. Some whitening ointments contain allergic or toxic substances. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as those with liver and kidney diseases, should not use whitening creams. It is most reliable to use ointments that contain:

• hydrogel;
• salicylic alcohol;
• lactic acid.

Cleansing ointments have a limited shelf life, so the ointment should be used immediately after purchase. The compositional features are lost after 7 days.

Cryodestruction procedure.

This is the most popular and inexpensive method of combating age spots. Liquid nitrogen is used to treat stains. The skin takes on a white, cold tint and becomes insensitive. The procedure lasts only 7 minutes. A crust forms on the skin, which subsequently falls off. Renewed skin has a vibrant and rosy appearance. You can completely get rid of pigmentation in 3 procedures.

Cleaning with a radio knife

. In this case, radio waves and current are used. The patient is given local anesthesia. After cleaning is completed, a crust will form on the skin, which will fall off within 7 days. In advanced cases, you need to resort to more powerful influences.

Ultrasonic cleaning

. Eight sessions are enough to completely remove pigmentation. The likelihood of new spots appearing is low. The procedure does not cause any discomfort. During the session, many people fall asleep in the chair. Ultrasonic cleaning should not be used by pregnant women, patients with hypertension, those with skin irritations, or wearing a pacemaker. It should be taken into account that ultrasonic waves are designed to clean shallow pigmentation.

Dry cleaning

. The facial skin is treated with a light acid solution. As a result, the top layer of the skin is removed along with age spots. The specialist selects the drug and its concentration based on the number of spots.

The most popular is superficial skin cleansing using fruit and glycolic acid. Cleaning is performed in 4-10 procedures. The break between visits to the salon can be about 14 days.

Medium cleaning is performed using trichloroacetic acid. It is necessary to carry out 3 procedures with a break of 2 months. This cleaning is practically painless. Redness on the skin disappears within a day.

Diamond resurfacing (microdermabrasion).

The cosmetologist uses a device with a diamond attachment. A special tip delivers microcrystals to pigment spots. This procedure is not as painful as dry cleaning. The effect is carried out only on the upper and middle layers of the skin. When performing the procedure, you can feel a light touch of a rough object.

Fractional laser treatment

. This method is used to eliminate complex age spots. The skin is cauterized with a special laser. During the procedure, a slight tingling sensation is felt. Anesthesia is not necessary. The main advantage of the procedure is the immediate effect. Laser beams do not damage the skin, so healing occurs within 3-4 days.

Types of Sanskrins

Sunscreen cosmetics are available in different forms:

• lotions;
• creams;
• sticks, lipsticks;
• gels;
• oils;
• pastes;
• sprays;
• mousses.

Sanskrins in the form of cream and cream mousse

The method of using Sanskrin varies depending on the form. For example, the spray should not be sprayed on the face. Therefore, always read the instructions on the label.

Please note that the FDA does not confirm the effectiveness of Sanskrins in the form of wet wipes, powder, liquid soap and shampoo.

Examples of brightening agents

The SkinBright line of DermaQuest products are unique remedies for age spots on the face of any origin. Effective lightening of diffuse to deep stagnant pigmentation that is not amenable to conventional correction methods. Modern complex formulations guarantee visible results within 2 weeks.

Operating principles of SkinBright line products

Decreased activity of excited melanocytes

Normalization of melanin production

Included

• Snow White lily stem cells,
• Lightening complexes – hexylresorcinol, emblica extract, kojic acid dipalmitate, arbutin, licorice root and white mulberry extract,
• Melanostatin-5,
• Antioxidants: Vitamin C, etc.,
• Vitamin A imitators: Bakuchiol and Chromobrite.

Line drugs

EyeBright cream for skin care around the eyes

Lightening cream "SkinBright"

Serum "SkinBright" from pigment spots for the face

Serum "Brighting" retinol for face

How to read a sunscreen label

What does "broad spectrum" mean?

The label of such cosmetics states that it blocks UV-A and UV-B (UVA and UVB) rays. If there is no spectrum information on the label, Sanskrin may not be effective enough. Ask your pharmacy pharmacist for a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

SPF

The abbreviation SPF stands for sun protection factor. The SPF coefficient shows the level of protection that a person receives when using Sanskrin.

All sunscreen cosmetics in the USA are tested: they check how much UV radiation causes a burn when using Sunscreen and compare it with the amount of UV radiation that causes a burn without using Sunscreen. Based on the results of the test, Sanskrin receives an SPF coefficient.

A cream with a high coefficient, for example SPF 50, protects better than a cream with SPF 10. To reliably protect your skin, choose a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. If you have fair skin (Fitzpatrick type I or II), sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50 is suitable.

SPF has no bearing on the duration of sun protection. Regardless of the coefficient, you need to reapply sunscreen cosmetics every two hours. Remember, your skin burns faster if you are in the sun from 10:00 to 16:00. The intensity of UV radiation is higher in the mountains and in the South. The closer you are to the equator and the higher you are above sea level, the easier it is to burn.

Ingredients of sunscreen cosmetics

All medicines and pharmaceutical cosmetics contain active and auxiliary ingredients. The active ingredients in Sanskrins are substances that block UV rays and protect the skin from burning. Auxiliary – substances that ensure the safety of Sanskrin and form its structure.

For example, water and preservatives are excipients. Acceptable active ingredients include:

• aminobenzoic acid;
• avobenzone;
• cinoxate, cinnamic acid;
• dioxybenzone;
• homosalate;
• methyl anthranilate;
• octocrylene;
• octyl methoxycinnamate;
• octyl salicylate;
• oxybenzone;
• padimate O;
• phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid;
• sulisobenzone;
• titanium dioxide;
• trolamine salicylate;
• zinc oxide.

Sanskrins act on the surface of the skin. But some cosmetics contain ingredients that are partially absorbed through the skin and enter the general bloodstream. Manufacturers and regulatory authorities around the world are studying the effects of prolonged use of sunscreen cosmetics on the body.

There are now reports that sunscreens with chemical filters “cause cancer.” In future articles I will definitely analyze in detail the reliability of this information. For now, I will confine myself to the fact that if there were at least some convincing evidence that certain ingredients of Sanskrins are harmful to humans, they would be immediately banned by the FDA.

Sanskrin shelf life

The FDA requires that Sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs sold over the counter remain stable and effective for at least three years from the date of release. European regulatory authorities have similar requirements for cosmetics. Therefore, if you bought an American or European Sanskrin, consider it valid for three years from the date of purchase. After this period has expired, it is better to throw away the cream, as it will be ineffective.

The German-made cream only indicates an expiration date after opening: 12 months.

Please note that Russian regulatory authorities require that medicines and cosmetics, including imported ones, have an expiration date indicated. If you buy sunscreen in Russia, be guided by the expiration date indicated on the package.

The expiration date is indicated on the Belarusian Sanskrit

Types of skin pigmentation

PHOTOAGING

The most common type of stain. They gain color after summer, lighten in winter, but do not completely disappear from the skin. You could say they often stay for life.

Ultraviolet radiation activates the synthesis of melanocortin, a pituitary hormone that stimulates melanogenesis in melanocytes and keratinocytes.

During photoaging, melanin is present in the form of granules in melanocytes, keratinocytes, dermal macrophages and in the intercellular space.

POST-INFLAMMATORY PIGMENTATION

Occurs in areas with long-term chronic inflammation: post-acne pigmentation, pigment spots after traumatic procedures, laser therapy and peelings.

Typically, this type of spots disappears once the inflammatory process resolves.

PROTECTING SKIN FROM LIGHT

Trigger factors - ultraviolet, blue light emitted by electronic gadgets (TVs, computers, smartphones...)

Since melanin serves as a shield from solar radiation and other types of rays, it is important to remember - in the fight against age spots of any origin, the first rule is to start using a protective cream with mineral SPF (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) containing BlueLight filters for blue light and to infrared rays.

Sunscreens outside the USA

In the USA, Sanskrins are considered medicines and therefore fall under FDA regulation. In Europe, including Russia, sunscreens are classified as cosmetics. Therefore, they do not undergo clinical trials, and their circulation is not regulated by medical authorities.

In my opinion, residents of Russia should buy sunscreen not in the cosmetic departments of supermarkets or in specialized cosmetic stores, but in pharmacies. This reduces the likelihood of purchasing an ineffective product that only claims sun protection on the label for marketing purposes.

Important!

In a beauty salon, pigment spots that have formed from ultraviolet rays are removed. Sometimes pigmentation appears as a result of internal changes in the body. This may be due to gynecology, cholecystitis or intestinal dysbiosis. In this case, the cosmetic procedure will relieve stains only for a short time. A preliminary examination will allow you to achieve a longer lasting result.

It is better to undergo the pigmentation cleaning procedure in autumn or winter. It is important that the sun does not fall on your face after the procedure. Otherwise, the skin will turn white and the spots will remain forever. After the procedure, you need to carefully monitor your face. The skin should be lubricated with sunscreen several times a day. If you ignore regular care, you will have to make another appointment with a cosmetologist. There is a high risk of getting even more age spots.

Summary, or Briefly about the main thing:

The main question that is probably on the reader’s mind is SO WHAT CREAM SHOULD I BUY? When answering this question, I am in a difficult position - if you name specific brands, they will say that you have sold out. If you don’t name it, the meaning of the article is lost. I'll do it differently.

In the USA there is an independent (they write so themselves) organization - Consumer Reports. Something like our test purchase. In May 2018, they amounted to US funds.

These sneaky guys want money to unlock their very valuable ratings. I stepped on a toad's throat - I didn't regret $7.95 to help you choose a good sunscreen. Look at the screenshots and feel free to choose the brand that is sold in your region. All of these products are approved by the FDA for sale in the United States.

Rating of sunscreens sold in the USA

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