L’hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is the fact of not having an even complexion or having spots.
There are two types of hyperpigmentation:
- Excess melanin: melasma.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: reaction to a pimple, a scar… the skin darkens in places.
Briefly, melanin pigments are created inside melanocytes in melanosomes and transported to the surface by keratinocytes.
There may be variations in pigments or defects in quality or quantity.
All this works differently depending on the phototypes.
The causes
Tasks can have different reasons:
- The sun, photo-aging
- Hormonal factors (pregnancy, contraception)
- food
- Genetic
Active ingredients
- Ascorbic acid: this is the acid of vitamin C, with not only antioxidant but also anti-dark spot and lightening properties, which makes it a powerful ally in the fight against hyperpigmentation in serum but also as a supplement eating ! You can find a vitamin C serum at MCCM!
- Azelaic acid: it is able to decrease the number of keratinocytes when they reproduce too quickly, it is very effective against rosacea and pigment spots, peeling from Simildiet will delight you!
- Glutathione: Another effective antioxidant and detoxifier, it complements ascorbic acid as it allows vitamin C to be better absorbed. It is recommended in supplementation from a certain age and in serum, the one from MCCM will be perfect !
All these active ingredients will certainly be effective, it is a question of being patient because removing pigment spots takes time! And, of course, if your skin tends to blemish, you should put on UVA and UVB blocking sunscreen!
