Products For Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation happens after acne heals from the skin. What happens is your immune system releases white blood cells to fight bacteria which causes Inflammation.
Your skin begins the healing process naturally by creating collagen to repair tissue to heal the acne wound. Collagen helps the skin cells renew and restore themselves. Naturally, it takes 6-12 weeks for the skin to repair. Also, Inflammation causes acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Acne scars happen when Inflammation triggers increased melanin production that causes hyperpigmentation and acne scars.
Using these products will help you treat your hyperpigmentation quickly.
Azelaic acid: Azelaic acid has both melanin-inhibiting and exfoliating properties. With its melanin-inhibiting property, it works by slowing down the melanin from reaching the skin surface, fading the acne scar or hyperpigmentation. Also, it works as a powerful ingredient to exfoliate the skin to remove old skin cells to reveal newer skin cells, thereby making the skin look even-toned and radiant.
Vitamin C – Vitamin C, especially L-Ascorbic acid work to naturally fade acne scars and hyperpigmentation – In addition, Vitamin c has melanin-inhibiting properties that help to slow down melanin production. In addition, vitamin c helps to speed cell turnover to reveal new skin cells, and they help produce collagen and elastin for firm skin.
Retinaldehyde: Retinaldehyde is the most potent form of retinol you can buy over the counter. The Ordinary’s Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is the most common retinaldehyde over the counter. Retinol is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient. Therefore, it works to treat and prevent acne. Also, it is a powerful exfoliating ingredient that removes dead skin cells and turns over skin cells to reveal new and bright skin.
Alpha Arbutin: Alpha arbutin works similarly to vitamin c; it is also a melanin-inhibiting ingredient. It is a natural option for hydroquinone and has the same brightening effect for fading acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Also, it is gentle for people with sensitive skin and helps to soothe inflamed and irritated skin.
AHA/BHA – AHA/BHA are acids that work to exfoliate the skin, fading acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. There are various acids for all skin types – salicylic acid for oily skin, glycolic acid for oily and dry skin, lactic acid for dry skin, and mandelic acid for all skin types. Exploiting acids work by removing dead skin cells to reveal new cells.
Products For Hyperpigmentation
