The holidays are over for most of us and now all that matters to us when it comes to facial care is fading facial blemishes. These are, according to the Spanish Association of Aesthetic Medicine, the number one aesthetic concern of women in our country, surpassing other imperfections such as cellulite or wrinkles.
Why do facial spots appear?
The spots on the skin are the result of the different distribution of melanin and the cells that produce it, the melanocytes. Melanin is the pigment that allows us to protect ourselves from the sun’s rays, which is why the melanocytes secrete more melanin when we are exposed to the sun.
How to remove stains?
dr. Ángel Martín, medical director of Clínica Menorca, in Madrid, points out that the most effective and safest treatment for remove pigmented lesions (lentigines, melasma) is the laser fotosure. “His method of eliminating pigment lesions responds to a photothermal impact on the pigments, fragmenting them into small particles for the body to naturally eliminate. The light emitted in picoseconds destroys those cells with an excess of pigment without damaging the surrounding tissue, remove stains completely focus from fotosure It is indicated for the treatment of unwanted pigmentation and to smooth out wrinkles and acne marks. focus It consists of hundreds of micro-lenses that redistribute energy to safely treat the skin with high energies,” explains the expert, noting that it can be used on different parts of the body: face, hands, arms and neckline. four treatments every three or four weeks, depending on the phototype of the skin, and results are visible from week 3. Acne removal takes four to six sessions every four to six weeks. melasma, between four and ten sessions every two weeks. Most pigmented lesions, such as lentigines, nevus, etc., disappear in one or two sessions and disappear within 6-12 months.
The best products to treat stains
Cosmetics have evolved a lot in this field in recent years to offer women creams and treatments. Discover them.
The Capture Totale Dreamskin mask illuminates and brightens the complexion in 60 seconds thanks to its 3 acids: salicylic acid, glycolic acid and citric acid (€71).
It is a perfect acne treatment to remove scars, pimples or skin blemishes (CPV).
Dark Spot Correcting Makeup that visibly corrects dark spots in 12 weeks (€39).
The Bella Aurora Dark Spot Exfoliating Gel accelerates the effectiveness of the whitening treatment by working in two complementary ways (€7.90, at Primor).
Vinoperfect Glycolic Anti-Dark Spot Night Cream is designed for all women who want to prevent or reduce their dark spots, regardless of the cause: sun, acne, age, pregnancy (€ 34.99).
A powerful anti-aging serum, with 15% vitamin C, 5% polyhydroxy acid and hyaluronic acid, for radiant, elastic skin (€ 62.99).
This purifying toning lotion contains powerful AHAs, antioxidants and balancing probiotics to help cleanse the skin and reduce pores ($13.99).
A serum with a high concentration of alpha-arbutin and hyaluronic acid (€11.99).
Source: Marie Claire
