Hyperpigmentation effects over 30 million people worldwide
and is one of the most common skin concerns for both men and women in the UK
Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition caused by an increase of melanin which causes dark patches, brown spots and uneven skin tone. The most common examples of hyperpigmentation are freckles, sun spots, age spots, and even dark under-eye circles.
There are a number of culprits causing Hyperpigmentation – including: acne scarring and hormonal changes that often lead to melasma, but the biggest cause is the sun and UV exposure. Melanin works hard to keep UV rays at bay, but unprotected exposure to the sun and UV rays disrupt the natural production, and can lead to a build-up of darker skin cells.
Although hyperpigmentation is medically a harmless condition, we know at Newcastle Skin Clinic how the changes in your skin from over exposure to sun and UV rays can make you feel insecure about your skin – especially when makeup free!
Most people don’t realise that hyperpigmentation can be relatively easily treated, and is actually very easy to prevent! You may have seen Nurse Luisa’s personal pigmentation journey on our social media stories, so we asked our award-winning nurse Luisa, what she recommends and what she has been personally doing to erase it:
Home Remedies
ZO Skin Health 10% Vitamin C Self-Activating: Vit-C is a fantastic ingredient for evening out your skin-tone. This must-have product provides a potent dose of vitamin C to help remove surface discolouration, brighten and redefine the skin, promote a more even skin tone and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener: Retinol is a wonder product among the rich and famous – for a reason! This retinol-based solution is clinically proven to rapidly brighten and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. It not only promotes exfoliation to eliminate, but also supports the skin’s resistance to future discolouration.
ZO Skin Health Brightalive: Proven to fade the size and intensity of dark spots, soothe red and irritated skin and deliver lightweight hydration for a brighter, more even complexion – this technologically advanced skin brightener is clinically tried and tested with fantastic results!
NB: Skin consultation / assessment is required before purchase
Professional Treatments
Bright Live Booster Treatment – By Hydrafacial: Our multi-award-winning, ultimate skin detoxifying and deep cleansing experience rejuvenates your skin with active botanical ingredients. The unique blend of skin brighteners in the bright live booster will reduce the appearance of discolouration, prevent the appearance of new discolouration and replenish your skin to even out your skin tone.
HydraFacial is a treatment that everyone can enjoy and is suitable for all skin types and concerns
WOW facial: The key stage of the six-stage WOW facial treatment in this case is the LED Light Therapy. Red light is fantastic for discolouration and hyperpigmentation – not only does it reduce signs of sun damage and fine lines and wrinkles (also caused by the sun!) it stimulates collagen and elastin too.
The WOW facial is a 6 stage treatment which can treat a number of skin concerns thanks to its personalisation – dramatically improve the overall look of your skin for a brighter smoother complexion after just one session.
Prevention is better than cure!
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen and Primer SPF 30: A high-quality SPF is the most important step in your daily skincare routine. The ZO Sunscreen and Primer SPF 30 provides multi-defense protection from all harmful rays. The great thing about this particular one is the universal tint and silky matte finish. It smooths the skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and skin imperfections – giving you a no-make-up look with a tiny bit of coverage. It’s also perfect as a base for make-up too.
Are you worried about hyper-pigmentation? Let’s talk.
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