All about skin blemishes: this is how you can treat and prevent them

When good weather arrives, one of the biggest concerns is facial blemishes. Because for those who are easy to have, there are few precautions. Usually the spots are overproduction of melanin and among the most common causes sun exposure, and this is the skin’s way of protecting itself. But that’s not the only factor that produces them, hormonal changes, age or genetic factors also cause them. We trusted to solve all our doubts Bethlehem Steel Chief pharmacist of Avenida América Pharmacy.

What types of spots are most common on the face?

The first thing we want to know and know, types of stains According to Belén Acero “The most common types of blemishes on the face are melasma or chloasma, sun lentils, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.” And one thing we are very clear about is that whatever the name of the spots, they are all caused by the production of melanin.

What are the reasons for their exit?

As we said before, the reason for the appearance of stains may be due to different factorsbut the process that creates them is the production of melanin.

one-melasma or also known as chloasma It is a form of hyperpigmentation that usually occurs. to your face in areas such as forehead, upper lip anyone cheeks. “The causes are multifactorial, from genetics to hormonal (which may be more likely to occur with taking birth control pills and during pregnancy), taking certain photosensitizing drugs such as antidepressants, and no doubt exposure to sunlight. The skin has memory.” Bethlehem explains.

two-post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, is a type foot hyperpigmentationl is mainly triggered by the skin’s self-renewal after inflammation. The expert tells us: “They occur because of the inflammatory process (which does not necessarily show the typical signs of inflammation such as redness, warmth, and stiffness of the affected area, but can be “asymptomatic”). Because of this inflammation, melanocytes receive signals that they need to start producing melanin.”

3-sun lentilsusually occurs on areas of the skin that are most exposed to the sun, they are brown and its color varies from light brown to dark brown. Such stains “Also known as age spots, they are all about sun exposure and are one of the most typical signs of photoaging.” adds the pharmacist.

How can we avoid them?

Now is the time to know How can we prevent stains?, something that interests us very much. According to the expert, “The best ways to avoid them are photoprotection and photoavoidance.”

“Compulsory Use sunscreen 365 days a yearAdequate amount (2 mg/cm2 for face and neck) and reapply every 2 hours or every time we wet or sweat our skin.

“And avoiding the photo It consists of letting the sun shine in our faces as little as possible. using physical barriers hats or caps, sunglasses, etc. and trying not to sunbathe directlybeing under an umbrella, avoiding exposing ourselves during the central hours of the day, etc.

It is clear to us that the best way do not expose ourselves to the sunavoid as much as we can and protect ourselves with both sunscreen and hats anyone umbrella.

If they have already appeared, what creams/serums can we use to eliminate them?

Our expert, here it is evident, after the stains are removed, it’s important to put yourself in expert handsas pointed out to us, “Since not all are treated the same, it’s important to go to a specialist healthcare professional who can diagnose and identify the type of blemish we have.”

There are many active ingredients that have proven to be effective depigmentation agents, and the ideal is usually to use products containing several of these to treat the blemish from various angles.

These active ingredients are hydroquinone, retinoids, vitamin C, azelaic acid, kojic acid, tranexamic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, among others…

Then we leave you Some serums and creams that Belén Acero usually recommends customers after seeing the good results of these products.

–Ultra emulsion from Cantabria laboratoriesThis serum combines depigmentation and retexturing technologies to deliver visible results quickly. It is formulated with a high concentration of retinoids that provide epidermal renewal and smooth skin, and niacinamide and tranexamic acid inhibit the formation of dark spots by acting on different mechanisms of melanin synthesis. The price is 46.07 Euros.

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–Broad Spectrum Opening Serum Dr. Arthouros AlbaMoisturizing serum enriched with active ingredients with anti-pigmentation properties such as tranexamic acid, retinol, niacinamide or vitamin C. An excellent product for people suffering from skin irregularities or melasma. The price is 41.17 Euros.

Dr. Arthouros Alba Depigmentation Serum

RRP €41.17 at PromoFarma

–depigmentation agent from Avenida América PharmacyAn intensive depigmentation treatment for localized blemishes. It is a concentrate in drops for a specific effect on the stain. It is formulated with the maximum concentration of pure p-resorcinol for an intense and localized effect on the stain. The price is 18.90 Euros.

–Dermaceutical Mela CreamA special cream to treat hyperpigmentation spots, melasma or sunspots. Arbutin contains 40% active ingredients such as hydroxy acids, antioxidants and vitamins that help blur blemishes and even out skin tone and even act on acne scars. The price is 85.08 Euros.

Dermaceutical Mela Cream

RRP at PromoFarma €85.08

–Roche Posay Pure Niacinamide, A serum that corrects all kinds of blemishes, scars, hyperpigmentation problems and uneven skin tone. Formulated with 10% pure niacinamide to correct uneven skin tone and blur blemishes. The price is 35.90 Euros.

Pure Niacinamide 10 Serum La Roche Posay

RRP €35,90 at PromoFarma

RRP €49.50 at El Corte Ingles

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