What is Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that often occurs as skin matures. It’s typically referred to as the darkening of certain parts of the face, often across the bridge of the nose, cheeks, and forehead. The cause of hyperpigmentation is an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces our normal skin colour, which forms deposits in the skin.
How to Avoid Hyperpigmentation
It’s inevitable that our skin will age over time. Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots are all visible signs that this process is occurring. But the rate at which they develop can be affected by our lifestyle, health, genetics, and sun exposure. There is much we can do to correct and prevent signs of ageing.
Hyperpigmentation, a particularly frustrating skin condition, is usually related to photodamage but can also be caused by hormonal changes and genetics. UVA and UVB rays damage the DNA in skin cells, causing mutations and loss of elastin, collagen and firmness. The big problem is that so many of us forgo sun protection during our twenties and thirties, only to regret it later on in life.
One of the most important things to have in your armoury against sun damage is SPF. Wearing it daily protects your skin from harmful UV rays that cause sunburn, sunspots, wrinkles, sagginess, leathery skin, dullness, uneven and hyperpigmentation, and in the worst scenario, skin cancer.
Obagi® takes skin protection extremely seriously. So much so, that the luxury skincare brand has raised the bar with its clinically-proven, cutting-edge SPF formulations that can be used daily underneath make-up.
Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF50 is suitable for all skin types and an especially good choice for those with oily skin or who prefer to have a matt complexion. This daily SPF offers broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays and can be used with all Obagi® Systems.
A trio of highly effective ingredients offer unrivalled skin protection. Zinc Oxide deflects the UV rays, while Homosalate and Octisalate work to absorb and release radiation. Sun Shield Matte™ leaves a sheer, matte finish that reduces shine whilst simultaneously offering a remarkably high sun factor protection 50. This formulation is non-comedogenic, so it won’t block pores either. Fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested, it can also be used by those with sensitive skin too.
It’s never too early to use an SPF when it comes to taking care of skin and protecting it from damaging rays. OBAGI360 HydraFactor®SPF30 is another great option for users of the OBAGI360® System and for those falling within the 20s to 30s age-group.
OBAGI360 HydraFactor® SPF30 uses advanced technology designed to absorb UV rays and release them from the body. The potent combination of Glycerin and Hydromanil™ also ensures instant and long-lasting hydration. Hydromanil™ molecules, which are derived from the Tara Seed, form a tight matrix across the skin’s surface allowing them to remain on the cells for longer. This ensures that skin is instantly nourished, whilst water loss is prevented and nourishment from active compounds is gradually released over time.
If you’re in the 20 to 30s age-group, don’t delay on using an SPF. Add it to your daily skincare ritual and revel in the fact that your skin will look younger for longer with this ultimate defensive SPF.
How to Remove Dark Spots
If you’ve got dark spots and pigmentation already, don’t despair. Help is on its way. Obagi-C® Fx C-Clarifying Serum is a clinically proven formulation that lightens and brightens skin, perfect for targeting hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
The Obagi-C® Fx System is an innovative skincare system that combines Vitamin C and Arbutin to promote rejuvenation and even the skin tone for radiant, healthy and youthful skin. It’s perfect for targeting progressive signs of ageing and sun-damage like fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, hyperpigmentation and photoaging. Arbutin is well-known for its skin brightening properties and can be used to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation for a more even complexion. This serum is a 2 in 1 formulation that also contains a powerful infusion of L-ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C in its most potent form. This gives Obagi-C® Fx Clarifying Serum powerful antioxidant properties, minimising signs of ageing and notably, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C also boosts collagen production for more supple and elastic skin and it strongly defends skin against free radicals, preventing any further damage and future-proofing skin. For optimal results, use it as part of the Obagi-C® Fx System.
