Skin pigmentation from sun damage, acne scars or ageing is a common problem I find a lot of customers come to us for advice on. If you suffer with an uneven skin tone, with dark spots or patches of pigmentation, it can make you feel incredibly self conscious. But there is no need to be! 80 percent of women are affected by pigmentation from a variety of causes at some point in their lifetime, so you are not alone. 

Let’s take a look at some of causes of pigmentation.

Sun Damage

If you were a sun worshipper in your 20’s and 30’s and weren’t strict with the sun protection, then you may experience some level of pigmentation. It can take years for sun damage to form on the skin, so whilst you probably thought you weren’t doing that much damage to your skin at the time, you certainly will be long term. 

Melasma

Stimulated by hormonal changes from the menopause, birth control pills, stress, the sun and even fragrance in products (just one of the reasons why its best to never use products with synthetic fragrance!). 

Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

This type of pigmentation will gradually fade. It is the skins natural response to damage from acne, burns, friction or harsh clinical treatments (such as chemical peels or dermabrasion). The skin will appear darker, red, brown or greyish in colour where the skin has been damaged, the pigmentation will darken if it is exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time. So make sure you wear an SPF daily to prevent it from getting worse.

How to Treat Your Pigmentation

The great news is that there are several natural products on the market that can help even out the tone of your skin. It takes regular use of these skincare products to see results, so keep up your skincare routine and you will notice the pigmentation starting to fade within 1-3 months. 

Supermood – The Luxury Peel Mask

An exfoliating peel mask is a great way to ensure your skin cell’s are being regenerated at a regular rate. Use this mask once a week to stimulate exfoliation of the skin and to gently peel away dead skin cells and fade pigmentation. Organic Seabuckthorn Fruit Juice will help to strengthen and repair the skin, as well as provide anti-inflammatory properties and fade darkened areas. Apple Fruit Extract will gently nibble away at the dead skin cells and ensure pores are left completely clean and clear, reducing the risk of blemishes and revealing brighter skin. 

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Hynt Beauty – Sun Prep Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Prevention is always better than cure, so to reduce the risk of pigmentation forming, make sure your skin is protected from the sun. This sunscreen has an SPF of 30 and feels lightweight, non greasy, moisturising and also creates the perfect base for makeup. Pine Bark Extract will help to slow down ageing of the skin, whilst Green Tea Leaf Extract has potent anti-oxidants to protect the skin from damaging free radicals.  

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Couleur Caramel – Makeup Base

This moisturising makeup primer will not only help makeup from fading throughout the day, it will also help to fade pigmentation with regular use. Containing Kalahari Melon Oil which has a high content of fatty acids, it helps with skin cell regeneration and repairing the skin barrier, protecting it from environmental aggressors.

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Clean Beauty Co. – Rosy Glow Facial Elixr

This luxurious face oil contains 7 different plant oils to help fade pigmentation, hydrate the skin and moisturise deep into the skin. Rosehip Fruit Oil is known for helping reduce the appearance of pigmentation. It can take up to 3 months of regular use to see visible results from using skincare products. Apply a few drops of this oil to damp skin at night and over time you will notice a reduction in skin damage and pigmentation.

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