You look in the mirror and suddenly there they are: pigment spots. Whether age spots, pimple marks or freckles - everyone knows this hyperpigmentation, many have already come into contact with it. The brownish discoloration is particularly annoying on the face. Cover up with makeup? - Not the permanent solution. We explain how you can treat pigment spots yourself and when they are a case for the doctor.
This is how pigment spots form
Unlike birthmarks, pigment spots are not palpable. The brownish, irregular discoloration of the skin occurs when the formation of color pigments in the skin is disturbed. Certain skin cells produce the pigment melanin. It is found in your skin and hair and is also responsible for the color of your eyes. Melanin makes you look tanned in summer. It also protects your skin cells from UV radiation. When too much melanin builds up in one area, pigment spots appear. What follows is an uneven complexion.
These are the different types of pigment spots
A pigment spot is not just a pigment spot: there are different forms. Age spots are one of them. As the name suggests, they are due to the age of the skin and usually appear on the face or hands. The longer a skin area is exposed to the sun, the more spots become visible. People over 40 are often affected, the 60+ generation even more so. However, age spots can also appear on younger skin.
Also due to the sun freckles. They are innate and are intensified by the sun's rays. On skin areas that get a lot of sun - like the face - they are then strongly visible. In winter they almost completely fade. While many used to be annoyed about their freckles, today they are very popular. Some women paint the Pippi Longstocking spots on their faces themselves, others even have them tattooed.
Also hereditary birthmarks and liver spots are forms of pigment disorders. Cells rich in pigment then accumulate in clusters in one area of the skin. Hence the discoloration. Extremely annoying for many too pimple marks. They often appear after inflammatory skin diseases or injuries to the skin. After the skin has healed, dark spots remain on the skin. It often affects acne patients.
Those are also very common melasmen: This form of hyperpigmentation is common during and after pregnancy. They are due to hormonal changes. The face is particularly affected. Dark, large-area discolorations form there.
You can use it to remove pigment spots
Tired of covering your pigment spots with make-up every day? To brighten them up for a long time, we recommend ours Brightening Cream. In addition to active ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamins and minerals, it also contains delentigo. Regular use of this active ingredient can lighten and even out the spots. The cream also prevents the formation of new pigment spots.
But it doesn't just help with pigment disorders Brightening Cream. It is a real all-arounder: after the summer, when the skin has been exposed to the sun for long and intensive periods, it offers the right care for day and night. It prevents damage and strengthens the skin. It also contains anti-aging ingredients that make the skin firmer, plumper and smoother.
The Brightening Cream is our favorite of the month in September 2020. That's why you can currently get them ten percent cheaper in our shop! But beware: the cream should not be used to lighten birthmarks and moles. These can be a precursor stage of black skin cancer. Therefore, you should have them checked regularly by a dermatologist.
In addition to Brightening Cream works our Essential Skin Providers. It frees the skin from dead skin cells and refines the skin structure. It is a mild peeling. Important: During the effect you may experience tingling, warming and reddening of the skin - these are normal and desirable signs of skin activity. To complete your anti-pigmentation regimen, you can Botanica C Oil or Skin shine serum use. Both products contain a lot of vitamin C, strengthen the tissue and compensate for pigment shifts.
This is how you can prevent pigment spots
Of course, it is optimal not to let the stains develop at all. You should always protect your skin from the sun. The best possible precaution is the highest possible level of sun protection. And it must not be forgotten in everyday life either! We recommend our Sun Shield Body & Face Spray with sun protection factor 50. It provides effective and reliable protection against UVA and UVB radiation. It is suitable for all skin types and super easy to spray on! Unfortunately, if pigment spots are congenital, genetic or hormonal, it is difficult or impossible to take action against them.
When to go to the doctor
Most pigment spots are harmless and nothing to worry about. However, you should always keep an eye on them. The will help you with that ABCDE rule (A: asymmetry, B: border, C: colour, D: diameter, E: elevation). In general, however, if the size, shape or color of a pigment spot changes, you should consult a dermatologist. Also, if one or more of the spots itch or bleed, that's a sign. Then make sure you see a professional.
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