SKIN SPOTS: HOW TO LIGHTEN THEM
Skin blemishes, well known to most people, are an extremely annoying skin imperfection that appears as a discoloration making the complexion much less even. The appearance of these bothersome spots is linked to an excessive production of melanin.
But why does our skin start to produce too much of it? In other words, why do these little spots end up on our skin?
In this article, we explore the main causes of skin spots and some simple remedies that can help lighten them.
THE CAUSES OF SPOTS
Dark spots usually begin to appear with the advance of age. But it is not necessarily so. The causes of their appearance are indeed various, including hormonal imbalances, excessive sun exposure, or they may appear following sunburns or scars. Even pimples can lead to the appearance of spots, as can melasma in situations of pregnancy.
In case of doubts, it is always recommended to consult a doctor.
HOW TO LIGHTEN THEM? RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
There are now numerous solutions on the market in creams, serums, or treatments, specifically designed to lighten spots of any kind. The best solutions, that is, those that are truly effective, are those that contain particularly one of these ingredients:
Vitamin C: acts by making the skin younger and more elastic. Its effective brightening action immediately gives radiance to the complexion. Vitamin C also protects against environmental pollution and other possible harmful external factors.
Vitamin E: it has a very strong anti-inflammatory action that helps the skin defend itself from sun damage. For this reason, it is one of the main ingredients that we find recurrently in anti-aging cosmetics.
HOW TO LIGHTEN SPOTS: THE ROUTINE TO FOLLOW
There are three key steps to follow to lighten skin spots and keep their reappearance at bay.
- sun protection: It is important to always wear cosmetic products (sunscreens) that protect the skin from UV radiation.
2. Exfoliation: to exfoliate means to remove the most superficial layers of the skin, thereby also removing the darker skin layers, the spots indeed. This can be done through mechanical exfoliation (with scrubs) or chemical exfoliation (with acids).
- counteracting skin aging: when addressing spots, it is always better to focus on products that also act as antioxidants, meaning capable of countering the release of free radicals.
ATTENTION: DO YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THE BEST TIME IS TO USE THESE PRODUCTS?
Specific products for lightening spots must be used necessarily after summer, NEVER DURING. Products of this type often have a photosensitizing action. This means that during the period of their use, it is advisable to avoid sun exposure to prevent worsening the situation.
Autumn and winter are therefore the best seasons to decide to declare war on those hated little spots!
In conclusion, we can say that by using the right products and consistently following three steps in our routine, we can achieve great results and see skin spots significantly lighten, and in many cases, disappear.
