It's completely natural to experience hyperpigmentation throughout life. But with a few good habits and effective skincare, there's help to be found! Read on to learn how to prevent spots or make them less visible.
Over time, most of us will experience pigmentation changes in our skin. And even though age spots, hormonal spots, and hyperpigmentation are completely normal and natural, most of us would rather avoid them. After all, we all want an even skin tone, right?
Fortunately, there are solutions. We'll delve into them here!
What are pigment spots?
Pigment spots, also known as hyperpigmentation, are discolorations in the skin caused by an under- or overproduction of pigment (melanin). Melanin is produced by cells in the uppermost layer of the skin, which is why we can so clearly see the changes on our skin. Pigmentation changes occur when the cells produce more or less pigment than usual, resulting in areas where the skin is darker or lighter than normal.
Why do you get pigment spots?
Pigment spots can appear anywhere on the body, but they most often occur around the face, neck, chest, or on the hands and arms. The cause of hyperpigmentation can be due to everything from pregnancy and age to stress and sun. Therefore, there can be both internal and external reasons for pigment spots to appear on the skin. Fortunately, there are several good habits you can adopt if you want to reduce the occurrence of pigment spots.
Are pigment spots dangerous?
As we have mentioned, pigment disorders are very common and can be found on virtually everyone. Although pigment spots are harmless, they can be cosmetically bothersome and be perceived as a sign of aging or skin damage. Therefore, many choose to prevent and treat them through targeted skincare and sun protection.
As a rule, they are completely harmless, but it is important to keep an eye on whether they change, just as you should be aware of your moles.
If your pigment spots have changed a lot, it's always a good idea to talk to your doctor.
The difference between dark and white pigment spots
Pigment spots can appear as either dark spots or light spots.
Hyperpigmentation refers to the dark spots that can resemble freckles. They occur because the skin in a particular area overproduces the pigment melanin, which is what gives the skin its color. Conversely, hypopigmentation refers to the white pigment spots, characterized by the skin forming too little melanin in an area.
There are many causes of pigmentation changes.
Some of them are:
Hormonal changes and pregnancy
Allergy
Shaving
Sun damage
Acne and eczema
Radiation therapy
Medication
Psychological stress
And some are simply more genetically predisposed to developing pigmentation changes in the skin. And although they can be beautiful and add character to the skin, for some they can be bothersome. If you are one of those who feel this way, fortunately, we can help you with some advice.
Can you remove pigment spots?
The most common cause of dark spots on the skin is sun exposure without UV protection. If your skin is not protected, it is almost inevitable that the spots will appear sooner or later.
The very best thing you can do to reduce dark pigment spots, is to prevent them completely. This means using a good SPF where you want to prevent pigmentation changes in the skin and making sure not to bake in the sun. A little sun is good for the skin, but in moderation!
Especially for those with lighter skin, who naturally don't have much melanin, which is the skin's natural protection against sun rays. But it's not healthy for any skin type to get sunburned.
By protecting your skin with sunscreen, you can reduce the sun damage that can later in life cause both wrinkles and skin changes. We have written about it here, if you want to read more about why sunscreen is the best way to prevent wrinkles.
And if your pigmentation changes are due to pregnancy or genetic reasons, there's not much you can do to prevent them. But you can remember sunscreen and use a cream that lightens dark spots if you want to make them less visible.
What helps against pigment spots?
One of the most effective ways to prevent pigment spots is to protect the skin daily from the sun's harmful UV rays, even if the sun doesn't feel strong. Raunsborg Sun Lotion SPF 15 and Sun Lotion SPF 30 are developed with care for both skin and nature and contain natural ingredients such as sea buckthorn and blueberry extract, which soothe and nourish the skin, while providing effective protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Use SPF 15 for daily use if you are not spending a long time in the sun or during seasons when the UV index is not high. If you are going to spend a long time in the sun or if your skin is particularly light and sensitive, then SPF factor 30 will be the obvious choice.
Our day cream with SPF 50 is developed for those who want the necessary sun protection, without having to add more steps to their skincare routine. You save time, get optimal moisture and at the same time the daily UV protection that is crucial to prevent pigment spots and premature aging.
Use a cream for pigment spots
If you have spent a lot of time in the sun without protecting your skin, and the damage has already occurred, there is fortunately an opportunity to correct it. With a cream that works against pigmentation changes, you can reduce the visibility of pigment spots and sun damage when you use it regularly.
Our Anti-age Dark Spot Cream is a superhero in your skincare routine against pigment spots. It is a cream that, in addition to preventing wrinkles, also reduces the visibility of pigment spots and sun damage with regular use.
The cream contains active ingredients such as daisy, kale, and white truffle, all of which have an effect on skin pigmentation and sun damage. Hyaluronic acid reduces fine lines, moisturizes, and has a reducing effect on free radicals. So your skin is left soft and supple – and over time even more even.
Serum for pigment spots
A serum is a valuable addition to your skincare if you want to combat pigmentation changes more effectively. Here it is important to choose a serum that has active ingredients that focus on alleviating pigment spots.
Raunsborg Face Serum is developed to meet the needs of those who want to reduce the visibility of pigment spots and achieve a more even skin tone. The antioxidants in the serum help combat sun damage and pigmentation changes in the skin.