Hyperpigmentation Treatments

Due to sun exposure, almost everyone will get small dark spots (freckles) on their skin as they age. Some people develop larger areas of darker spots that can appear on their foreheads or cheeks. If left untreated, these spots can become darker and multiple. If you want the confidence to not wear any foundation and have an even skin tone, then look at hyperpigmentation treatments from Skin Deep Cosmeceuticals. These skin care products for hyperpigmentation work to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven coloring of the skin.

The good news is that skin hyperpigmentation isn't dangerous and hyperpigmentation treatments can help rejuvenate the skin. There are many cosmetic treatments available with a knowledgeable esthetician at a reasonable cost. Topical applications are beneficial to use at home. Your professional can advise you.

Please remember there is no 'quick fix' in fading brown spots on the skin. Over a six week period you will see the discoloration fade and the BEST part is the hyperpigmentation once you begin treatments will not worsen. 

What is Hyperigmentation?
When dark spots appear on your skin, this can be the result of excess melanin deposits in areas of your skin. This is particularly noticeable most on your face.  Sun exposure increases the darkness of the pigmented areas so getting a tan will only make hyperpigmentation worse.

Other causes of hyperpigmentation is melasma, which is also referred to as chloasma. These spots are larger and caused by changes in your level or hormones, usually onset by birth control pills or pregnancy.  Freckles are also another type of hyperpigmentation, and are usually genetic. These appear anywhere on the body and are inherited.

There are certain types of drugs that will cause hyperpigmentation, so the first step may be to review your medications with your doctor and have your dermatologist evaluate their effect on your skin. If any of your medication includes quinacrine, bleomyxin, cyclophosphamide, amiodarone, minocycline, or tetracycline, then talk to your doctor about it's affect on your skin.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is when acne or popped pimples leave a dark spot on your skin, as the result of the skin reacting to the inflammation from an irritated pimple. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can appear to be acne scarring, however the coloring will depend on your own skin tone, and these spots can be red, pink, purple, brown or black. Unlike acne scars, the skin is not depressed, it should be smooth. The spots can even look shinny, but most closely resemble freckles.  The cause of post inflammatory hyperigmentation is acne breakouts and popping or picking at your pimples only makes it worse. Medium to dark complexions suffer from hyperpigmentation more so than light complexions.

Hyperpigmentation Treatments that Work

Skin Deep Cosmeceuticals offers an effective line of hyperpigmentation treatments that really work. Looking to get rid of hyperpigmentation? First, be sure to prevent your dark spots of hyperpigmentation from getting darker by using a broad spectrum sun screen for your skin. The Anti Aging Sunblock from Skin Deep Cosmeceuticals will help prevent further hyperpigmentation. The best post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation treatment is alpha-hydroxy acids, which can be found in the Skin Deep line of glycolic acid products. Another skin care ingredient that helps to even out your skin tone is emblica. The Vitamin Hydration Mask contains emblica for reducing the appearance of spots from hyperpigmentation. This ingredient is also found in the Skin Pigment Brightener, which has 8% emblica skin lightener and is enriched with Ellagic Acid. This product is considered a safe alternative to Hydroquinone as it is non-carcinogenic. View the complete line of hyperpigmentation treatments here.