Hyperpigmentation, And What We Can Do About It

Summer is probably one of our favourite times of year. That beautiful warm sun hits our skin and suddenly makes us the happiest beings on earth. Until we take a peak in the mirror and see something not so pleasant. Those little dark spots on our skin - Hyperpigmentation!

What is Hyperpigmentation?

Simply put, it is an over production of the cells in our skin that contain pigment called melanin. Melanin is triggered when the skin is threatened or inflamed in some way, as the skin’s defence mechanism to protect itself. That’s right, your beautiful tan is actually a sign of inflammation and damage to the skin.

What can we do about Hyperpigmentation?

This condition can sometimes be a little tricky to correct, as we have to be careful to not over injure the skin and have it produce more. So your mindset when treating your pigment is “slow and steady wins the race”. By speaking to a professional at a medical aesthetics clinic Vaughan will be the best way to begin your skincare journey.

Firstly, prevention should be the number one task at the top of the list. By wearing your sunscreen throughout the year (yes, even in the fall and winter), you are already creating a protective layer that will reflect the damaging rays away from the skin.

Pigment inhibitors are a must in your skincare routine, especially if you know your skin easily pigments in the sun. One of our favourite products that contain these types of ingredients is the Intellibright Complex by Alumier MD. In a nutshell, it stops the communication with the hormone that releases the pigment into our skin.

Next, we must correct and treat the existing hyperpigmentation by using our lightening, and brightening products. One example is a stable Vitamin C serum such as Ever Active C&E from Alumier MD.

In a medical aesthetics clinic Vaughan, you should consider having medical facials Vaughan that are cell renewing treatments. These treatments break apart pigment in the skin and include treatments such as chemical peels, transdermal solutions that contain lightening & Inhibiting ingredients. Microneedling is another medical facials Vaughan treatment, also proven to improve hyperpigmentation when used in combinations with alternating chemical peels.

Treating hyperpigmentation is not an overnight fix, and requires a series of multiple treatments, and attention at home to see the full benefit.

Our medical aestheticians are highly trained to ensure you have a proper skincare plan outlines for your specific skin type and concerns!

Now let's kick your hyperpigmentation to the curb, and get you on track with your skin goals!