WHAT CAN BE DONE TO TACKLE DARK SPOTS?

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO TACKLE DARK SPOTS?

<p><strong>Published January 17, 2023 </strong></p> <p><span>Dark spots, also called hyperpigmentation, are the worst nightmare of anyone who wants a flawless complexion. When your complexion is marked by spots, which can be small, large, round, or irregular, it loses its balanced and even appearance.</span></p> <h2><b>HOW DOES A HYPERPIGMENTATION SPOT FORM?</b></h2> <p><span>Hyperpigmentation spots appear after an accumulation of </span><strong><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22615-melanin#:~:text=Melanin%20is%20a%20substance%20in,exposure%20your%20ancestral%20population%20had." target="_blank">melanin</a></strong><span>, the pigment that gives the skin its color. Melanin is produced by specialized cells in the epidermis called melanocytes. Melanin is normally spread evenly in the skin.</span></p> <p>When influenced by various factors, such as sun, <strong><a href="https://us.filorga.com/pollution-how-to-protect-your-skin">pollution</a></strong>, aging or hormones, the melanocytes become overactive, melanin production is disrupted and it is deposited in uneven patches, creating pigment clusters on the skin.</p> <h2><b>HOW CAN YOU PREVENT DARK SPOTS FROM SETTLING IN?</b></h2> <h3><b>STEP 1: USE SUN PROTECTION DAILY</b></h3> <p><span>UV rays are one of the main factors in the appearance of dark spots. The first good habit to adopt is using sun protection like our favorite brand,</span><span> </span><strong><a href="https://eltamd.com/collections/sun-care" target="_blank">EltaMD</a></strong><span>, </span><span>every day to protect the skin from UV rays.</span></p> <h3><strong>STEP 2: EXFOLIATE THE SKIN ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK</strong></h3> <p>Exfoliate the skin once or twice a week to even out the complexion. <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ideal for reviving the radiance of the complexion, </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/scrub-mask"><strong>SCRUB &amp; MASK</strong></a> is a dual-exfoliation mask-scrub that reveals smoother, fresher-looking skin. </p> <h3><strong>STEP 3: USE TARGETED TREATMENTS FOR DARK SPOTS</strong></h3> <p><span><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/files/Filorga_s_Skin-Unify_Anti-Dark_Spot_Collecion_240x240.jpg?v=1694612151" alt="Filorga's Skin-Unify Collection Tackles Dark Spots for an Even Complexion"></span></p> <p><span>To correct dark spots, targeted treatments such as the <strong><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/skin-unify-intensive">SKIN-UNIFY INTENSIVE</a></strong> serum and the <strong><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/skin-unify">SKIN-UNIFY</a></strong> cream may be applied morning and evening to the face, neck, and décolleté.</span></p> <p>The core formula of our <strong><a href="https://us.filorga.com/collections/skin-unify">SKIN-UNIFY skincare collection</a></strong> is inspired by three renowned aesthetic medicine techniques for an even and radiant complexion: </p> <p><span><strong>1. Laser inspiration</strong> for anti-dark spot action = Vitamin C + glabridin <span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">(a chemical compound found in licorice root extract)</span> + "Rainbow" algae extract complex in the core formula </span></p> <p><b>2. Peel inspiration </b>for even skin tone action = Smoothing plant active ingredient extracted from yarrow <span data-mce-fragment="1">in the core formula </span></p> <p><b>3. Medical strobing inspiration </b>for illuminating action = Plumping hyaluronic acid <span data-mce-fragment="1">in the core formula </span></p> <h3><strong>STEP 4: PROTECT YOUR HANDS</strong></h3> <p><span>Don't forget the hands, which are also an exposed area prone to dark spots. To protect them, use gloves in both winter and summer during outdoor activities like gardening.</span></p> <p><span>By following these tips, especially adding anti-dark spot products to your skincare routine, you should effectively reduce dark spots and visibly even out skin tone for a glowing complexion.</span></p>