Dark Spots We All Want To Get Rid Of
Dark patches, irregular skin tone, and persistent hyperpigmentation – these are frequent concerns for individuals with colored skin. Fortunately, lightening creams can serve as a valuable asset in your skincare regimen.
For lighter skin, treatments include options like laser treatment, chemical peels, or special creams from the doctor with hydroquinone or retinoids to lighten those dark spots.
For darker skin, treatment is different. Some treatments can make the spots worse. So, it’s really important for you to talk to a dermatologist who knows how to treat your skin to avoid making things worse.
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation occurs when dark spots appear on the skin. They can appear as brown, black, gray, red, or pink spots or patches. It is when the makes too much of a pigment called melanin. To get rid or lessen these spots, it is important to identify what is causing them to begin with and get that treated. Whether it’s a skin condition, a product or medication, or an injury, it needs to be treated first before treating the dark spots themselves. Fading of these spots is a slow process and can take a long time, depending on how dark they are.
Preventing Dark Spots
For both light and dark skin, wearing sunscreen every day is very important to stop dark spots from the sun! Depending on your skin, you may be more susceptible to getting sun spots or freckles from the sun. For these individuals, it is imperative to wear sunscreen if you want to prevent these skin changes. Applied daily, sunscreen can prevent new dark spots and patches. It can also help to clear existing ones.
Dark Spots on Dark Skin
The factors that cause hyperpigmentation on lighter skin are often times the same factors that cause hyperpigmentation on darker skin as well. However, darker skin tones are typically more prone to inflammation, which can cause skin to change color. It is important to not believe the myth that sunscreen isn’t necessary or helpful for darker skin tones; it is extremely important and proven to be a preventative step in avoiding dark spots. When considering medication to treat dark spots, it is important to know what ingredients could change the overall pigmentation of darker skin and should therefore be avoided. Research shows that individuals with dark skin should avoid hydroquinone and high amounts of TCA, which is found in chemical peels. Some alternatives include retinoids, niacinamide, lactic acid, and low amounts of low amounts of glycolic and kojic acid.
Lightening Cream
A lightening cream, is a specialized skincare product crafted to tackle a plethora of skin discolorations. Whether grappling with dark spots, uneven skin tone, or blemishes, lightening creams operate by diminishing hyperpigmentation and enhancing your skin’s innate luminosity. Lightening creams are created to do the following:
- Fade Dark Spots: Are age spots or acne scars causing concern? Lightening creams hone in on them, rendering them lighter and less conspicuous.
- Enhance Your Radiance: Bid farewell to lackluster skin! These creams harmonize your complexion, bestowing upon you a luminous radiance.
- Targeted Treatment or Overall Illumination: Whether pinpointing specific darkened regions or illuminating your entire visage, lightning creams stand as your steadfast ally.
Ingredients
- Hydroquinone: stops melanin production, revolutionizing the game when it comes to diminishing dark spots
- Glycolic Acid: exfoliant that sweeps away expired cells, uncovering a fresh, radiant complexion
- Retinoids: hastens cell turnover and facilites the fading of stubborn spots
- Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, & Vitamin C: lighten skin without harsh chemicals
Preston’s Pharmacy
Preston’s Pharmacy creates a variety of lightening creams, some with hydroquinone and some without. For more questions about what lightening cream would be right for you, call our pharmacy at (571) 341-8787 or talk to a professional today at wellness@prestonspharmacy.com.
