Whilst most of us like to enjoy the hot weather and sunny conditions, one of the biggest issues outside of skin cancer is uneven pigmentation.
The scary thing about pigmentation problems is that they often creep up on you. One day your skin looks beautiful, and the next day you can’t stop staring at the freckles, dark spots or other pigment irregularities on your skin. This is because what’s on the outside may not show what’s on the inside and then, before you know it, it’s too late.
Your skin cells are affected by intrinsic factors (often hormonal changes or genetics) and extrinsic factors (things like UVA & UBV rays, pollution and lifestyle habits) all of which can cause damage to your skin. One of the ways this damage can manifest itself is through your skin cells producing an excess of melanin, which causes pigmentation in the skin, resulting in what we call a pigmentation disorder.
Pigmentation disorders can come in many different forms. Depending on the cause of the damage, you may see sun spots, melasma or hyperpigmentation develop on your skin. Sometimes the pigmentation is visible shortly after the damage is caused, like in the case of a sunburn or suntan, while other damage lies below the surface of the skin and may come up later in life, which is why sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere.
A strong prevention program is critical to preventing further damage.
Introducing key active ingredients into a simple home care routine will provide you with healthy skin receptors that will function normally and subsequently correct and improve most skin conditions.
If you suffer from pigmentation your home care routine should include:-
Vitamin A – Reverses damaged DNA caused by uv radiation
Stimulates the production of collagen & elastin
Increases cell turnover
Regulates sebum production and reduces the size of pores.
Pigment Lightener
& Inhibitor – improves the texture of dull skin by gently exfoliating
Regulates the production of melanin to prevent pigment spots
Lightens & brightens the skin
Vitamin C – A powerful melanin inhibitor
Helps form & repair collagen
Anti-inflammatory
Potent antioxidant
Sunscreen – The most important product for all skin types.
Treating pigmentation of any kind can be complicated and is not an overnight remedy. At Cairns Clear Skin we have medical grade cosmeceuticals for all skin types. We also have specific peels and the Dermafrac micro-needling device to infuse depigmenting serums straight in to the dermis. Clearer skin will also make you feel more confident and not have you hide behind make-up.
Liz Franz
Cairns Clear Skin
Should pigmentation occur, whatever the cause, Cai Systemrns Clear Skin on cnr Anderson & Pease st has solutions for treating it. The Dermafrac micro-needling has a unique tecnique in delivering specially formulated pigmentation serum to enable the breakdown of this uneven pigmentation that lies deep in the dermis.