It's completely natural to experience pigment spots throughout life. But with a few good habits and effective skincare, there's help available! 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 liver spots, hormone spots, and pigment spots are completely normal and natural, most of us would prefer to avoid them. After all, we all want even-toned skin, don't we?
Fortunately, there are solutions. We'll dive into them here!
What are pigment spots?
Pigment spots, also called pigmentation changes, 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 see these changes so clearly 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 people 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 anything from pregnancy and age to stress and sun exposure. Therefore, there can be both internal or 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 appearance of pigment spots.
Are pigment spots dangerous?
As we've mentioned, pigmentation disorders are very common and can be found on almost everyone. Although pigment spots are harmless, they can be cosmetically bothersome and perceived as a sign of aging or skin damage. Therefore, many choose to prevent and treat them through targeted skincare and sun protection.
Generally, they are completely harmless, but it's important to monitor whether they change, just as you should pay attention to your moles.
If your pigment spots have changed significantly, 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 white pigment spots, characterized by the skin producing too little melanin in an area.
There are many causes of pigmentation changes.
Some of them are:
Hormonal changes and pregnancy
Allergies
Shaving
Sun damage
Acne and eczema
Radiation therapy
Medication
Psychological stress
And some people are simply more genetically predisposed to develop pigmentation changes in the skin. And while they can be beautiful and add character to the skin, for some, they can be bothersome. If you are one of those people, we can fortunately 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 entirely. This means using a good SPF in areas where you want to prevent pigmentation changes 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, which naturally does not have much melanin, which is the skin's natural protection against sun rays. But it is 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 isn't much you can do to prevent them. But you can remember the sunscreen and use a cream that brightens 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 Sunscreen SPF 15 and Sunscreen 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 don't spend a long time in the sun or during seasons when the UV index is not high. If you plan to spend a long time in the sun or if your skin is particularly fair and sensitive, then SPF 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 for preventing pigment spots and premature aging.
Use a cream for pigment spots
If you've spent a lot of time in the sun without protecting your skin, and the damage is already done, there are fortunately ways 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's a cream that, in addition to preventing wrinkles, also diminishes and 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-toned.
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 focused on alleviating pigment spots.
Raunsborg Face Serum is developed to meet the needs of those who wish 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.