How To Balance Skin After A Summer Of Hyperpigmentation

What Is Hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation can occur for many reasons and appear on anyone’s skin. No skin type is off-limits. To put it simply, it is a skin condition where areas of your skin are darker than the rest. It can appear anywhere on the body, on the face, arms, or legs, and take many different shapes, ranging from small to larger patches.

It occurs due to the overproduction of melanin, this is the pigment that gives your skin its colour and several causes can induce this.

The main cause is from too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays, which if you spend enough time outside without protection, can alter the structure of your skin. This could be from excessive sunbathing and tanning to working outside in the elements.

There are different types of hyperpigmentation, but the most common ones associated with summer are:

Sunspots

These are caused by excessive sun exposure and are commonly found on areas of the body which are typically more exposed to direct sunlight such as the face and arms.

Hyperpigmentation Due To Inflammation

This kind of hyperpigmentation is a result of damaged skin caused by acne, cuts or burns.

Prolonged sun exposure is generally the main cause for most people with hyperpigmentation.

How To Get Rid Of Hyperpigmentation

There are many ways and products that you can use to try to get rid of hyperpigmentation.

However, the best way to stop hyperpigmentation is to prevent it and you can do this by protecting your skin and doing these things:

Protect Your Skin At All Times

You can do this by never leaving the house without using a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Ideally, you will use an SPF that is a minimum of 30 and remember to reapply every couple of hours.

Wear Appropriate Clothing And Accessories

The clothes you choose to wear can help to protect your skin. You can do this by making sure to cover up any bare shoulder with a t-shirt when the sun is at its peak and always wear a hat to protect your scalp.

Choose The Time You Spend Outside Wisely

Feeling the sun on your skin can feel amazing but try to steer clear when it is at its strongest and highest. This is usually between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How To Treat Hyperpigmentation

If you have hyperpigmentation the best way to treat it is using the SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 30ml. It is a brightening lightweight oil-free moisturiser, with active ingredients for hyperpigmentation.

It contains 2% Alpha Arbutin, 3% Azelaic Acid and 5.75% Phyto Botanical Blend which help to soothe and correct out-of-balance skin to enhance radiance, texture, and clarity with daily use. 

This treatment helps to treat dull skin with surface imperfections and can even be used for people with sensitive skin.

It is easy to use, and you can fit it into your skincare routine. Simply use it twice a day and apply one to two pumps after cleansing your face. When you apply it in the morning, make sure to use sunscreen.  

The SkinCeuticals Brightening Treatment will brighten your skin as well as reduce post-blemish marks and improve skin texture.