Plagued by dull skin and dark spots blossoming across your face? Welcome to the club. Most women (and men) experience hyper-pigmentation issues in Singapore, thanks to our intense, year-round equatorial sunshine.
Hyper-pigmentation is caused by an over production of melanin, the pigment in our skin that is produced by melanocytes deep in the skin’s dermis layer. Melanin is produced in part to protect our skin from sunburn, but an overdrive in melanin production results in uneven skin tone and the unsightly dark spots that are common on the highest points of the face, such as the cheeks and nose.
Concentrated patches of melanin can form underneath the skin’s surface for years before surfacing as dark spots. Once visible, it is not easy to eradicate except with the help of aesthetic treatments such as lasers and Intense Pulsed Light therapy, which is absorbed by melanin, triggering the gradual fragmentation of localised hyper-pigmentation.
However, consistent use of brightening skincare (and regular face treatments) can help even the dullest skin regain its even-toned radiance.
FOUR WEEKS TO GO: TRY LIGHT THERAPY
Continuous long-term use of a serum formulated with highly stabilised Vitamin C can help lighten localised spots while preventing worsening of hyper-pigmentation. Paired with weekly IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments, you are sure to see visible results in a month or two.
THREE WEEKS TO GO: ADD A BRIGHTENING SERUM TO YOUR REGIMEN
Vitamin C aside, there are a host of botanicals that have been proven to help lighten pre-existing pigmentation and, equally as important, to help control melanin over-production.
Look out for ingredients such as arbutin, niacinamide, mulberry extract and licorice, which are often found in whitening serums. Antioxidants also help to mop up free radicals before they trigger melanocytes to go into overdrive.
TWO WEEKS TO GO: UNMASK YOUR RADIANCE…WITH A MASK
We’re big fans of skin-brightening masks, especially if they are loaded with potent ingredients that can make our complexion sparkle like a Christmas tree bauble once we take them off.
Dry or dehydrated complexions also tend to look greyer and duller, due to the lack of moisture or a compromised skin barrier. Think of how light reflects off a smooth glossy surface like marble, versus a cracked, matte surface like concrete. Regular masking helps skin get re-hydrated and plumped for maximum sheen.
My Recommendation and Review : Lovemore Pearl and Red Barley Whitening Mask Sheet , Acwell Rice Brightening Daanji Mask, Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask
Shop : Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask
THE INSTANT FIX: FAKE THAT GLOW
We’re not talking about throwing on the disco-ball glitter. We’re talking about the subtle radiance-enhancing magic of illuminating, colour-correcting makeup that can help to convert mottled or simply dull skin to a flawless, glowy finish.
Source : CNALifestyle
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