Beauty
Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone: our back-to-school solutions!
Meet the consequences of days spent under the sun… At the end of summer, skin loses its summery glow, dark spots seem set to be more and more visible. To reduce their appearance, discover our day-to-night routine and miracle treatments to fade hyperpigmentation away!
Why do dark spots and hyperpigmentation appear?
Nature is quite well done: to protect itself from UV rays, the skin has melanocytes, which produce melanin that determines the colour of our skin. However, when we’re tanning and therefore a bit too exposed to the sun, melanocytes tend to go over the edge and produce way more melanin pigments… Inevitably, this creates dark spots!
However, if summer can increase the risk of hyperpigmentation, there is a chance of predisposition to dark spots. Indeed, some skin needs to be even more careful from the start of summer as some medication (such as birth control pills), hormonal changes or darker tones can increase the chance of developing dark spots.
So how can you reduce hyperpigmentation this autumn? We're focusing on the right skincare product that makes all the difference to prevent and reduce the appearance of spots! Here are 3 universal favourites to choose from according to your habits and a more intensive solution for more established spots.
Our 3 favourites for all skin types
Is it a dark spot or a mole?
Wondering how to identify a dark spot? A dark spot is often lighter than a mole and doesn’t necessarily have this round shape. Its size might be different from one dark spot to another: from the size of a sand grain to a dime or even larger!
The solution for age spots
For more established spots, opt for the problem-solver brand par excellence: Dermalogica. In fact, when it comes to targeting pigmentation spots, this intensive routine is worthy of a professional skin care professional!
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Step 1: Day and night, apply Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Serum. Melasma (pregnancy mask), sun spots or the residual marks of old imperfections... This powerful serum works on all types of spots to rapidly reduce their appearance, prevent their appearance and reveal an even, luminous complexion.
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Step 2: To treat hyperpigmentation overnight, apply Dermalogica Powerbright Overnight Cream Dark Spot Fader. With its formula rich in niacinamide and vitamin C, it works deep down to reduce the appearance of pigmentation spots, regulate melanin production and optimise the skin's ability to recover while restoring its luminosity.
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Step 3: 2 or 3 times a week, opt for an at-home peel with Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel. AHA, PHA, algae, tranexamic acid and niacinamide... This peel is the ideal cocktail for evening out and brightening the complexion, bringing radiance to the skin while reducing the factors that trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The weekly skincare tips:
- Scrub: Once to twice a week, swap your Sunday Riley Good Genes for Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Thanks to the rice bran powder in its formula, it refines the skin’s texture while leaving the skin smooth and soft.
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Turn to technology: Thanks to its green LED light, Nooance Anti-Ageing LED Face Mask Professional helps fight dark spots, while orange LED light acts on skin radiance.
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Supplement your skin: With its hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich formula, Atelier Nubio The ultimate glow... s'il vous plaît hydrates deeply and protects skin glow for a long-lasting luminous complexion.
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