Hyper-pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is where small areas of skin appear darker in colour compared to the surrounding skin. The pigmentation is caused by melanin, a naturally occurring pigment which gives the skin colour. Darker patches of skin occur when excess melanin is produced which occurs commonly in response to Sun Damage as the skin tries to protect itself from the sun. Other causes of excess pigmentation are from acne, and from hormone changes during pregnancy and whilst taking the contraceptive pill, which is known as melasma.
Skinceuticals Treatments for Hyper-pigmentation
Excess pigmentation and uneven skin tone can have an ageing effect on the appearance of the skin. SkinCeuticals understand that pigment production leads to spots and uneven skin tone and that sun exposure is the primary cause of pigment changes. Melasma or hormone related hyperpigmentation can also causes dark patches on the forehead and cheeks and old acne and other skin trauma may result in dark spots. Their treatments are designed to brighten the skin and improve discolouration whilst always remembering that the protection from the sun is essential to prevent further pigmentation.
Hyper-pigmentation Treatments from Skinceuticals Cleanse Range
Where excess skin pigmentation is caused by acne, the following cleanser from SkinCeuticals can target blemishes from acne by unclogging pores and gently exfoliating the skin.
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Benefits
- Provides precise and even cell-by-cell exfoliation to unclog pores while diminishing surface indicators of age including discolorations, fine lines, wrinkles, and rough texture.
- Improves skin tone and texture.
- Remove excess oils and makeup.
- Non-drying
- Prepares skin for clinical peel procedures
Technology
Lipo Hydroxy Acid (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid)
- Provides precise and even cell-by-cell exfoliation to unclog pores while diminishing surface indicators of age
Glycolic Acid
- penetrates quickly and breaks the intercellular bonds of skin cells
Salicylic Acid
- Unclogs pores and removes dirt, oil, and other cellular debris that lead to breakouts
Hyper-pigmentation Treatments from Skinceuticals Tone Range
SkinCeuticals Blemish and Age Toner is designed for Acne prone skin and in combination with Blemish and Age Cleanser and Blemish and Age Solution deals with the underlying causes of skin pigmentation caused by acne breakouts.
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Suitable For
Benefits
- Provides precise and even cell-by-cell exfoliation to unclog pores while diminishing surface indicators of age including discolorations, fine lines, wrinkles, and rough texture
- Improves skin tone and texture
- Removes dirt, oil, and other cellular debris that lead to breakouts
Technology
Lipo Hydroxy Acid (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid)
- Provides precise and even cell-by-cell exfoliation to unclog pores while diminishing surface indicators of age
Glycolic Acid
- Penetrates quickly and breaks the intercellular bonds of skin cells
Salicylic Acid
- Unclogs pores and removes dirt, oil, and other cellular debris that lead to breakouts
Hyper-pigmentation Treatments from Skinceuticals Prevent Range
SkinCeuticals prevent products are essential to protect the skin from further melanin pigmentation. Phloretin offers a broad range of sun protection and can act to diminish age spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation.
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Benefits
- Prevents premature signs of aging and corrects existing UV-induced discolouration and photodamage
- Diminishing age spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation
- Divides and conquers the range of reactive oxygen species (ROS) throughout the skin
- Prevents cell mutation by shielding skin’s DNA and accelerates cell turnover
- Boosts skin’s support structure and mproves skin laxity and retexturises skin
- Suitable for oily, problematic and normal skin.
Technology
Patent-pending, breakthrough broad spectrum antioxidant combination:
- 2% phloretin,
- 10% L-ascorbic acid
- 0.5% ferulic acid
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Benefits
- Prevents signs of aging
- Corrects signs of photodamage
- Helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and under-eye bags
- Combats signs of fatigue to restore a fresh, vibrant appearance
Technology
- 1% Phloretin
- 5% L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin-C)
- 0.5% Ferulic Acid
- Ruscus Aculeatus
- Caffeine
Hyper-pigmentation Treatments from Skinceuticals Correct Range
SkinCeuticals offer high quality corrective treatments for excess pigmentation, in most cases their products have been tested in clinical studies have have been shown to work.
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Benefits
- Inhibits excess sebum production and reduces acne causing bacteria, P acnes
- In clinical studies significantly reduced pustules by week 1, and sebum production and fine lines by week 4 and decongests clogged pores
- Prevents hyperpigmentation caused by inflammation or UV exposure
- Diminishes surface indicators of age - may be used all over the face to prevent and correct imperfections and aging
- Prepares skin for chemical peel procedures
- Cosmetically elegant formula is ideal for layering with other products and under make-up
Technology
A 1st-to-market acid combination containing:
- 2% Dioic Acid
- 0.3% LHA
- 1.5% Salicylic Acid
- 3.5% Glycolic Acid
- 0.5% Citric Acid
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Benefits
- Excellent oil-free hydrator for acneic skin
- Contains anti-inflammatory cucumber and anti-bacterial thyme to soothe and calm irritated skin
- Helps prepare skin for rejuvenating procedures, reducing post-treatment redness
- Plant glycosides help minimize discoloration
- Optimal for sensitive or acneic skin
Technology
- Cucumber and thyme
- Hyaluronic acid base
- Anit-inflammatory and antiseptic properties
- Natural botanical glycosides to lighten skin as alternatives to hydroquinone
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Benefits
- Helps reduce appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes and blotchiness
- Preserves optimal Retinol stability and minimises erythema commonly associated with the use of Retinol
- Ensures maximum amount of Retinol reaches the target site
- Will not clog pores and eliminates the need of additional moisturiser
Technology
- 0.3% pure Retinol
- Dual protection / time-release system
- Unique delivery system based on skin's natural lipid structure
- Light-weight, moisturising formula
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Benefits
- Helps reduce appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes and blotchiness
- Preserves optimal Retinol stability and minimises erythema commonly associated with the use of Retinol
- Ensures maximum amount of Retinol reaches the target site
- Will not clog pores and eliminates the need of additional moisturiser
Technology
- 0.5% pure Retinol
- Dual protection / time-release system
- Unique delivery system based on skin's natural lipid structure
- Light-weight, moisturising formula
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Benefits
- As effective as 4% Hydroquinone
- May be used all over face to treat both local and diffuse hyperpigmentation
- No unnatural appearance normally associated with harsh bleaching agents
- Reduces brown spots, freckles, dark patches, and blotchiness
- Improves overall skin tone for a brighter, more radiant appearance and prevents future discolourations
- May be used daily, year-round, long term, without unhealthy side effects
Technology
Powerful patent-pending , skin-brightening formulation without the potentially harmful side effects of hydroquinone containing:
- 2% Kojic Acid a tyrosinase inhibitor which reduces production of excess melanin
- 2% Emblica a melanosome transfer inhibitor which prevents excess melanin from reaching the skin’s surface
- 10% Exfoliants which provide highly efficient surface desquamation and break up and reduce melanin clusters on the skin’s surface
Restylane Treatments for Hyper-pigmentation
Restylane Night Serum can treat excess pigmenation as it contains 0.4% retinol which can helps to even out the skin tone. Please bear in mind that Retinol must be used at night with caution as instructed by a skincare practitioner following a skincare consultation.
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Benefits
- Due to the stabilization and high dispersion of the Retinol in Restylane Night Serum results are optimised with little or no side effects
- The serum increases the water-retaining skin barrier
- Visibly reduces signs of photo-damaged skin
- Can improve fine wrinkles (speeding up new cell regeneration), pigment spots and loss of elasticity
Technology
- Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid
- Retinol 0.4%
- Curcumine
- Ceramide 3
