Hyperpigmentation on the face is a common skincare complaint. It may not be a serious health issue, but it can seriously affect sufferers’ self-esteem. Read on and find out what causes hyperpigmentation and which treatments you can use to correct and prevent it.
Dark patches on the skin - also known as hyperpigmentation - are triggered by a whole host of factors from sun damage to hormonal changes. Luckily, you can use an effective hyperpigmentation treatment to keep it in check and get your even skin tone back.
What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation on the face refers to patches of skin that become darker than the surrounding areas due to the excess production of melanin - the pigment that injects colour into our skin, hair and eyes. It takes the form of sun spots, melasma, freckles and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
This condition doesn’t pose a serious health risk, but the impact of it - especially hyperpigmentation on the face - on self-esteem and emotional wellbeing shouldn’t be underestimated.
Causes of hyperpigmentation
A number of causes can cause a breakout of hyperpigmentation on the face.
- Sun damage: Prolonged exposure to UV rays stimulates melanin production, causing sun spots. This is the main cause of hyperpigmentation, but there are a number of other triggering factors.
- Hormonal changes: Pregnancy and contraceptives can both trigger melasma.
- Wounds or inflammation: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be caused by acne, wounds and aggressive treatments.
- Aging: Our skin becomes much more susceptible to dark spots as we age.
- Genetic factors: Some people are genetically predisposed to developing dark patches of skin.
- And more - but the right hyperpigmentation treatment can help.
What hyperpigmentation treatments are available?
There are various solutions on the market, but it’s important to take an approach that’s tailored to the individual. These treatments should be used consistently for increased efficacy.
Hyperpigmentation treatments you can use at home
The melan tran3x line of treatments by mesoestetic® features two products intended for the topical treatment of milder cases of hyperpigmentation:
The melan tran3x line of treatments by mesoestetic® features two products intended for the topical treatment of milder cases of hyperpigmentation: