What To Do About Pesky Brown Spots

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More About Hyperpigmentation and those Pesky Brown Spots

Hyperpigmentation, you may know it as that not-so memorable souvenir that you brought back after your recent sun soaked vacation. Some people recognize hyperpigmentation as the brown spots that seem to appear unannounced on the surface of the skin.

What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is most commonly caused by inflammation from skin trauma such as acne, and hormones. Genetics, stress and chemicals also play a role. When the skin is exposed to these factors, specialized cells called melanocytes eject parcels (melanosomes) of protective brownish/reddish pigment (melanin). Years of overexposure, or even a sudden burst of hormones from birth control pills or pregnancy, can trigger erratic behavior from melanocytes, resulting in age spots or uneven skin tone.

What we see on the surface is only a small percentage of the damage that lies beneath.

How do I get rid of these brown spots? Treating hyperpigmentation in the skin is a multi-faceted process. Using skin-brightening agents and exfoliating agents, which slough off existing pigmentation spots will prevent new hyperpigmentation.

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– article originally posted on Dermalogica Canada’s blog, Sept 25, 2014