What can you do against pigment spots?
Pigment spots, also known as liver spots or age spots, are one of the most common skin problems among women. Some people experience them for the first time when they are older, while others have to deal with them at a young age. Getting rid of pigment spots is not easy, but keeping their visibility to a minimum is not impossible.
RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PIGMENT SPOTS
Pigment spots can be recognised by the fact that they appear as an uneven, not bulging (if you smooth your skin, you can't feel them, they don't protrude), dark discolouration on the skin. These spots mainly appear on the face, décolleté and back of the hands, but they can also appear anywhere else on the body in the event of hormonal changes. The size of the spots can vary with the seasons and their colour can darken in sunlight.
The development of pigment spots can be caused by a variety of factors. There can be hormonal changes, for example during pregnancy, taking contraceptives, skin inflammation after a skin injury, or there are drugs that make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and can leave marks more easily. They are most often caused by direct sunlight and inadequate sun protection, even at a very young age. This is when melanin, the pigment found in the skin, is overproduced. In late summer and early autumn, one of the most popular services in beauty salons is the treatment of pigment spots.
TREATING OF PIGMENT SPOTS
There are a number of effective treatment methods that you can use to fade or minimise their visibility. However, they can only be removed with regular and strong sun protection and consistent skincare. For treatment, it is always important to correctly diagnose and identify what may be causing the appearance. If hormonal changes are involved, removing the triggering factor can reduce the pigmentation or even make the spots disappear. If they develop as a result of inflammation or skin damage, you will need to see a beautician, just as you would if you hadn't been using regular sun protection over the years. To treat your pigment spots, find your Solanie esthetician nearest you: (https://solanie.eu/salon-search) for effective treatments to fade your spots from late autumn until the first rays of spring sunshine appear.
VITAMIN C IN SKINCARE
Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant, effectively fights the harmful effects of environmental pollution on the skin. It neutralises free radicals, thus prevents premature ageing of the skin. It boosts collagen production, making skin more supple, firm, vibrant and youthful. Furthermore, vitamin C has the great property of being able to enhance the sunscreen effect, thus preventing sun-induced skin ageing. It can also be used to fade pigmentation spots, so it's definitely worth getting a top quality vitamin C serum.
The Solanie Vita White line has a special water-soluble vitamin C lightening serum. In addition to its excellent moisturizing effect, it optimizes the production of melanin in the skin and helps the formation of new collagen fibers. Vitamin E is one of the strongest antioxidants in this serum and helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and helps maintain a normal skin condition. The vitamin C component not only enhances the immunity of the skin, but also has a beneficial effect on pigmentation processes. With the active ingredient niacinamide (a derivative of vitamin B3), it protects the skin against harmful external effects and optimizes pigmentation processes. Perfect care for smooth, even and radiant skin!
