The appearance of pigment spots is not typicalonly for older women. The opinion that this "decoration" accompanies the general aging of the body is wrong. Skin pigmentation occurs both due to hereditary factors and due to overly sensitive skin. For example, some women begin to fight this unpleasant phenomenon after 30 years. Sometimes pigment spots can be mistaken for moles. However, upon closer examination, you can see that the differences are significant. Moles do not appear with such speed and regularity, and the nature of their manifestation is completely different. And if a cute mole above the lip decorates a woman's face and, undoubtedly, pleases men, then a pigment spot indicates age-related changes, no matter how young the woman looks.
How and why there are pigment spots
The causes of skin pigmentation can be varied.This includes poor ecology, climate change, and excessive sun exposure. The formation of age spots is associated with the production of excess melanin in the body - a pigment that is designed to protect the skin from sunlight. It is this that leads to the appearance of spots on the face and neck, as well as on the shoulders and décolleté. Pigmentation occurs at the level of cell renewal. The skin's natural protection from ultraviolet radiation decreases with age, which is why brown spots appear more often in older women. The activity of melanin is affected by many factors: age-related and hormonal changes, stress, long-term use of antibiotics, and much, much more. Only a dermatologist can identify the root cause and prescribe effective treatment. If you know that your skin is prone to age spots, try to spend less time in the sun, and, if possible, use a protective cream containing a UV filter. This should be done even in cloudy weather, not to mention sunny days. It is also recommended to carry out chemical peels in autumn and winter, followed by protection of the skin from sun rays, and periodically take courses of B vitamins.
Whitening procedures
Treatment of skin pigmentation, as mentioned above, is prescribed by a dermatologist. We will simply give you some of the most common methods used in beauty salons:
- Skin pigmentation is reduced by means with the contents of clarifying components (hydrogen peroxide, mercury, citric acid and salicylic alcohol).
- The most effective skin bleaching agent is Hydroquinone. However, unlike the above components, it is very toxic.
- Helps exfoliate the skin with chemicalpeelings, which are divided into deep, superficial and medium. This method of bleaching severely traumatizes the skin, leaving traces on it for a long time. As a rule, redness and swelling after the procedure lasts about a week.
- Cryoapplication - this procedure is a treatment with liquid nitrogen. Immediately after the procedure, the pigmentation acquires a reddish hue, then the surface layer of the spots darkens and completely disappears.
- The most sparing way to remove pigmented spots to date are laser procedures that lead to the destruction of cells containing an increased amount of melanin.
- Photorejuvenation - treatment is carried out using a high-intensity light source that destroys melanin. This method is particularly effective for age-related pigmentation.
It also happens that pigment spots do not cause any harmwomen do not feel any particular discomfort and disappear on their own. For example, minor pigmentation may appear during pregnancy, but after childbirth the spots gradually disappear. In other cases, this problem is completely incurable, even surgical intervention does not help. This happens because the cause of the spots was initially incorrectly determined. Then pigment spots become a real problem.
Can I get rid of age spots with folk remedies?
Many plants have this effectskin whitening. Of course, their effect is weaker than the effect of chemical compounds, but you can still try to get rid of age spots on your own. Bearberry is great for skin whitening, it contains organic acids, hydroquinone in small quantities and arbutin. Yarrow is also good for these procedures. It contains flavonoids, which form compounds that interfere with the production of melanin. Licorice, rich in various acids, and lemon, parsley and cucumber, which contain whitening essential oils, also have a whitening effect. Our grandmothers often used these products to get rid of spots and freckles. And what prevents us, modern women, from remembering these recipes and using them, carrying out treatment in a cozy home environment? Cucumber-based mask It is very easy to make. Grate a medium fresh cucumber on a fine grater and apply the resulting mixture to your face. After half an hour, wash off with warm water. Parsley-based lotion Chop a small bunch of greens very finely, place in a prepared container and pour 100 grams of boiling water. Wait until it infuses, after about an hour, strain the resulting liquid, dilute with milk. That's it - you can use the lotion, wiping your face with it in the morning and evening. Whitening soap mask Chop the laundry soap with a knife or grate it on a coarse grater. Pour it with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, mix well until foam forms. Now add 3-4 drops of ammonia to the resulting mass. Apply the mask to your face for no more than 20 minutes, make sure that the mass does not get on the eyebrow area and eyelashes. Sweet pepper-based mask Grate half a large bell pepper on a coarse grater and apply this mass to your face or the area where pigmentation has formed. Keep for half an hour, then rinse with cool water and cover the skin with a moisturizer. These are the simple and cheap remedies that traditional medicine offers us to treat age spots at home. Of course, there is an alternative. Many cosmetic companies, both Russian and foreign, have long developed complexes for removing and preventing pigmentation. They usually include: toner, milk, mask, peeling, night and day cream. Such courses on skin whitening and care are designed for 5-8 days, and the products presented there contain all the same ingredients: bearberry, cucumber, vitamin C, fruit acids. Choose the course that suits you best and act, the main thing is not to delay treatment and be sure to consult a dermatologist. We recommend reading: Author:
