Posts Tagged ‘Sun Spots’



When you have a brownish skin discoloration or splotch on your skin, it is known as skin pigmentation. Age spots, sun spots, liver spots, freckles, and lentigos are the different types of skin pigmentation. It happens when your body produce too much melanin which darken the skin. People with this skin problem tends to look for skin pigment dark spots treatment.

The common treatment for this skin disorder is Intense Pulsed Light System (IPL), a form of laser. It can treat sun damaged skin. It works by removing the layer of uneven pigmentation. This will allow new pigment to be produced which will give a lighter tone. You can see faster results compared to other therapies. But you need to understand that it also comes with risks. In some cases, it can make your pigmentation worse. Scarring can also occur but it is rare. When you are treated with laser treatment, you need some time to recuperate after the surgery. Since this treatment carries more risk and costs more, you should opt for it as the last option after all other methods have failed.

Another common treatment for dark spots is hydroquinone cream. It can fade the the dark skin tone so that people would not notice your skin problem. However, it can cause skin irritation and redness when used in higher concentration. You are at risk of developing a rare disease called ochronosis, a blue-black skin condition. You should avoid using it on blemishes.

Chemical peel is still used by many victims of hyperpigmentation. You will experience a burning sensation after the treatment which is a normal reaction. This peel contains glycolic acid with tri-chloro acetic acid which helps to lighten the dark spots. The treatment will last about three weeks before you see any visible result.

Hyperpigmentation is caused by the excess of melanin production. It usually affects those people with darker skin type. But it can also happen on those with white skin. Many of the skin pigment dark spots treatment can be done with skin lightening creams. There are some which uses natural ingredients which mimic hydroquinone. They can restore the color of the skin effectively.

By: Markus Giancola

The idea of skin lightening has been around since the beginning of the cultural class structure. For example, in ancient Asian cultures, those who stayed inside, usually the wealthy and educated had fair, white skin. On the other hand, those that worked outside and were exposed to the effects of the sun had much darker skin and were considered part of the lower class.

As a result, those with darker skin tones tried to lighten their skin, using a variety of natural ingredients, so that they would not be immediately classified. Unfortunately, this process still continues today in many parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. However, in America, skin lightening is generally reserved for specific parts of the skin including lightening sun spots, moles, freckles, and intimate areas. This is because tanned skin, compared with fair skin, is considered more desirable in America.

While most skin lightening products sold in North America are generally safe to use, you may want to consult with your medical provider if you plan to lighten large areas of the skin including the face.

The Dangers of Hydroquinone

While there are many skin lightening products to choose from, most people tend to use a topical, over-the-counter skin bleaching product. Typically these products contain one main ingredient: Hydroquinone. While the United Stated still allows products that contain Hydroquinone to be sold legally, most industrialized countries including the United Kingdom, France, and Japan have completely banned the sale of all products containing Hydroquinone. This trend is sure to continue as more and more countries begin realizing the inherent dangers of using Hydroquinone.

In fact, some recent studies have shown a link between using Hydroquinone and the development of cancer in addition to a variety of other potential medical problems.

Fortunately, many reputable skin lightening, skin whitening, and skin bleaching products are effective and do not have to rely upon using Hydroquinone as their main ingredient. This is just one reason that you need to be sure to read the list of ingredients for any skin lightening product you want to buy.

Conclusion

Some of the typical reasons people buy skin lightening products are to reduce the appearance of scars, moles, freckles, sun spots, and Hyperpigmented areas of the skin. Additionally, there has been a recent trend in intimate area lightening. This includes anal bleaching, vaginal bleaching, underarm bleaching, and nipple bleaching.

If you plan to lighten any area of your skins, read the ingredient list carefully, and never choose a product that does not list its ingredients. These products either have something to hide or have a very weak list of ingredients. Additionally, you may be allergic to one of the ingredients and should therefore only trust companies that are upfront about their products.

Once you find a reputable skin bleaching product, be sure to follow the directions carefully. This is because you may experience some minor discomfort when trying to lighten your skin. While minor irritation should be expected, especially after you initially apply the treatment, any prolonged irritation or discomfort should cause you to discontinue use of the product.

In conclusion, skin lightening products continue to advance in terms of effectiveness and overall safety. However, may of these skin whitening products are simply not regulated enough including those products that contain Hydroquinone. Therefore, be sure to research each skin lightening product before making a decision.



By: Ava Cantos.

You’ve probably heard it a hundred times…stay out of the sun and those tanning beds! Yes, but it’s more than just the cancer fear — you’ll loose your beautiful pale skin you once had. Don’t worry, you’ll discover how to get it back the safe, non-surgical and chemical-free way.

We’ve all been down that road. Summer rolls around and it’s off to the beach. Armed with tanning supplies, you’re on a mission to bronze up your beautiful pale skin you didn’t want. Now…you wish you hadn’t done that.

Your dark, bronze skin was sexy. Now you’re noticing dark, brown spots. Your healthy attractive skin is gone, and now what you want gone is that melanin!

Yes, your skin produces ugly dark pigment known as melanin. The cause, excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays and aging. When too much melanin accumulates in the upper layers of your skin, the results are just that — unsightly brown spots on your arms, hands and face.

As quietly as they appeared, you’re probably wondering if there’s a gentle way to make them disappear. Good news. There is and it’s non-surgical, chemical-free and safe!

To bring back your beautiful pale skin you can simply use a natural whitening cream. The skin care cream contains natural ingredients which will not irritate or harm your skin. Plus, it’s been clinically tested (on human volunteers) and proven to work.

So, you can forget about those whitening lotions in the stores that contain harsh chemicals. Because, technology has reached the point now that certain companies researched, developed and clinically tested natural effective ingredients to use in skin care products.

A company that produces natural health supplements and skin care products, out of New Zealand, has developed a whitening cream that solves the sun spots problem. A natural ingredient called extrapone nutgrass root is added to their natural whitening skin care product.

Nutgrass root solves the problem of ugly brown spots because it has the ability to inhibit the formation of the skin pigment melanin. Welcome back your beautiful pale skin because nutgrass root gently lightens your skin naturally.

Extrapone nutgrass in clinical trials (on human volunteers) has shown to reduce melanin by up to 40% and help skin to become brighter and healthier…with absolutely no harmful side effects.

Another awesome ingredient is functional keratin. If you want a head start on the signs of aging, functional keratin is what you want in your skincare. This natural substances boosts your body’s own regrowth of collagen and elastin. It’s a safe ingredient that promotes firmness and elasticity, fewer wrinkles, and more youthful, healthier looking skin!

This is the easiest, safest, non-surgical and chemical-free way to reclaim your beautiful pale skin once again.

Visit my website today to learn more about extrapone nutgrass root, functional keratin and the natural skin whitening cream that contains other amazing natural ingredients which gently removes your skin’s sun spots and give you back young, vibrant and beautiful skin naturally.



By: Marcia Kruger

Back to top

<< Previous Entries