What is skin pigmentation? It is the natural tone and color of your skin. It is skin hyperpigmentation, a more deplorable condition in which sunspots, freckles and other skin blemishes are visible. This also causes skin discoloration. It is caused by the presence and distribution of a pigment called melanin. This discoloration can be temporary or permanent, depending on the condition and skin care regimen.
Melanin is produced by specialized cells in the skin known as melanocytes. Melanin production varies between individuals, often affecting skin, hair and eye color. If there is an imbalance in the production of melanin for many reasons, it can lead to dark spots on the skin.
Some people refer to hyperpigmentation as pigmentation itself. Although it is a misnomer, the term has caught on. Let’s look at some of the reasons why a person may have different skin pigmentation than usual.
What are some causes of skin pigmentation?
Although many causes can affect skin pigmentation, it is often associated with one or more of the reasons listed below.
- As the skin undergoes natural changes as you age, it can affect and reduce melanin production, often leading to facial skin pigmentation that manifests as age spots and uneven skin tone.
- Melasma is a skin condition that appears as brown or gray-brown spots on the face. It is also known as hyperpigmentation.
- Different ethnicities can have different levels of melanin production, giving them different skin tones and pigmentation patterns.
- Excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays can trigger the production of melanin, resulting in a tan or skin burn.
- Excessive melanin production can often occur as a result of hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy or as an adverse reaction to medication.
- Skin pigmentation can also occur when you have conditions such as pimples, acne or even a skin injury that can cause skin inflammation.
- This coloring does not only affect adults – skin pigmentation in babies is also quite common these days.
What products can you use to reduce skin blemishes?
After understanding the likely list of causes of skin pigmentation, the next thing would be to know how to get rid of them. Here is a list of products to combat skin pigmentation in your skin care regimen.
Your first step to cleansing your skin is a cleansed skin; you have to wash it to get this type of skin. Washing your face and neck should be part of your AM and PM regimen.
Face Wash –
Use a gentle face wash such as Vitamin C or Aloe Vera Face Wash. These face washes focus on reducing uneven skin spots and pigmentation to clear your skin. If you notice a tan, you can add Ubtan Face Wash to your regimen.
Foaming Face Wash –
To amp up your face washing regimen, use a foaming face wash that features a built-in silicone brush that gently exfoliates skin with each use. You can try the products in our foam face wash with vitamin C.
Facial scrub –
we recommend using a facial scrub no more than three times a week, depending on your skin type. Using it excessively can dry out your skin and cause inflammation that can worsen skin pigmentation. If you have oily and acne-prone skin, use a face scrub once a week.
Face Toner –
A face toner helps to “settle” your skin and open pores for other products to be applied to your skin after cleansing. You can use the soothing Niacin Face Toner to help shrink open pores and fade skin marks.
