If you are concerned about her pigments, you are not alone.
Skin pigmentation can take the form of freckles, melasma (sun spot / age spot),
or post-acne pigmentation.
Because cells have memory, pigmentation is one of the most
difficult skin problems for dermatologists and estheticians to eliminate
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WHY Pigment?
Our skin is complete up of 3 main layer. Epidermis, dermis
and hypodermis. At the base of the epidermis, melanocytes that resemble
star-shaped cells are sandwiched between keratinocytes. When UV rays trigger
the formation of melanin in melanocytes, it is transported as melanosomes
through their dendrites to the keratinocytes (closer to the surface of the
skin) to protect our DNA from the destruction of the sun.
While a "tan" is meant to protect DNA from UV
damage, overexposure to the sun makes the skin sensitive and continually
produces too much melanin.
HOW to prevent or treat pigmentation?
It's better to prevent than to cure. Avoid sun exposure from
10 a.m. at 4 p.m.
Start using sunscreen very early as part of your pigmented
skin care routine.
Wear caps, hats, masks, long wetsuits for golfers, water
sports enthusiasts, and tennis players.
Use products rich in vitamin C only at night, as they are
photosensitive and will attract UV rays to the skin.
If you use products rich in vitamin A, be aware that this
will cause irritation at first and the results will not be visible until after
about 12 weeks.
If you opt for laser treatment, avoid sun exposure for at
least 1 month because the epidermal layer is very thin. and UV rays can further
destroy skin cells, including DNA
Don't start laser treatments or chemical peels unless you're
prepared to avoid the sun.
To lighten existing pigments, suggest trying Guinot Hydra
Peel Brightening Facial and using their Guinot Newhite line of serums, creams,
and sunscreens.
Vitamin C is the gold standard for anti-pigmentations.
Guinot Newhite Illuminating Serum
How does it work? It interacts with copper ions at the level
of active tyrosinase and inhibits the action of the enzyme tyrosinase, thus
reducing the formation of melanin. However, vitamin C is an unstable compound.
Therefore, it is often combined with other agents such as soy and licorice for
better depigmenting effects.
Vitamin A is the "new black" for
anti-pigmentation
Vitamin A is often the prescribed formula to smooth deep
acne scars and stubborn pigments, including hormonal pigmentation. All R creams
(from Retinoid, Retinoic Acid work the same). In the prescription formula,
doctors prepare the actual retinoic acid of different concentration. In
over-the-counter alternatives, the skin must convert it to retinoic acid at the
cellular level.
Retinoic acid often causes skin irritation and is part of
the process. It takes 2-3 weeks for cells to adapt to retinoic acid. The skin
may appear red, dry, and scaly. But if the concentration of vitamin A is
appropriate and applied every other night or once a week, it can effectively
keep the skin radiant and youthful. In fact, vitamin A stimulates collagen
production just like vitamin C.
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