Any woman always strives to look perfect and young. But in the quest for ideality, various difficulties can arise. The change in pigmentation on the face though does not cause problems, but such spots do not look aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, you should know the causes of stains and ways to get rid of them.
- Causes of
- Types of pigmentation
- Freckles
- Nevus( moles, birthmarks)
- Chloasma( melasma)
- Lentigo
- Vitiligo( albinism)
- pigmentation in pregnancy
- Treatment
- skin whitening
- Ultrasonic peeling
- Chemical peeling
- Phototherapy
- Lasertreatment
- Medication and cosmetic treatment
- Peroxide
- Cream with mercury
- Zinc paste
- Blue clay
- Cream Achromin MAX
- Cream Retin-A
- Solution VC-IP
- Traditional methods
- Mask with cucumber
- Yeast mask
- Lotion of parsley
- ice with parsley
- Potato and egg mask
- Almond and lemon mask
- Milk and Vodka lotion
- Protein mask
- mask with rice flour
- decoction of lemon peel
- Prevention
Causesappearance
- The sun's rays - this reason is the most common. When sunlight hits the skin, the body emits melanin, which is produced to protect the skin from burns. Thanks to melanin, the skin tans, but if there is a tendency to increased pigmentation, then instead of an even tan will appear darkened spots on the face. To prevent changes in pigmentation, you need to apply sunscreen on your skin and wear head covers to cover your face.
- Diseases of the digestive tract - in case of abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, red spots may appear on the face, which will disappear if the cause of their appearance is eliminated.
- Heredity - with a hereditary predisposition to cure pigment spots at home, it is very difficult, therefore, you should consult a specialist to remove the spots from the skin with a laser.
- Hormonal background - with changes in the level of hormones during pregnancy, critical days, menopause may develop pigmentation spots, after the hormonal background is normalized, the spots will disappear.
- Injuries to - if skin damage occurs as a result of a stroke, burn or peeling, pigmented spots may appear on the skin.
- Dysfunction of internal organs - with various diseases of the liver, pancreas and kidneys on the skin can cause pigmentation spots.
- Medications - The reaction of the body to drugs can cause skin problems, most often the effects of taking antibiotics and oral contraceptives.
- Stress and vitamin deficiency - often spots occur when malfunctions in the nervous system and the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body.
- Chemicals - with very frequent contact of skin with chemicals in cosmetics and when they are abused, pigmented spots appear on the skin. Basically, this happens after using drugs with a lot of essential oils.
Types of pigmentation
There are several types of skin pigmentation:
to the table of contents ^Freckles
The most common type of skin pigmentation. Most often appears under the influence of the sun in people with very light skin. With age, they can disappear. They are easily removed by peeling or discolored.
Nevus( birthmarks, birthmarks)
Birthmarks appear all my life. They are absolutely diverse in color, shape and size. Almost every person has birthmarks on the body, and they do not cause anxiety. But still they can not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, since in detail this may threaten the development of a birthmark of a malignant tumor or even skin cancer.
to table of contents ^Chloasma( melasma)
These are smooth, clearly defined spots of brown color and different shapes. Appear on the body after a violation of the level of hormones during pregnancy, critical days or menopause. Also, the appearance of such spots can contribute to the diseases of the digestive tract, kidneys and liver. When eliminating the cause of the appearance of the stain disappear.
Lentigo
This is a brown seal with a round or elongated shape, ranging from small to large beads and in single or multiple manifestations( a profuse rash on any part of the skin).
to the table of contents ^Vitiligo( albinism)
The rarest manifestation of skin pigmentation disorders. It is practically not treated, therefore it is contraindicated for people with this kind of pigmentation disorder to be in the sun, because the influence of ultraviolet on the skin with the absence of melanin leads to skin cancer. The skin is covered with white dull or pink spots.
to the table of contents ^Pigmentation during pregnancy
Pigmented spots often appear during pregnancy on the face and skin. Most often this occurs in the early stages of pregnancy, after a sharp change in the hormonal background. Dark external genital organs may darken, spots on the face of various colors and forms appear, a strip on the abdomen, which normalizes their color after childbirth.
to table of contents ^Treatment of
Treatment of impaired skin pigmentation can occur in various ways.
to the table of contents ^Skin whitening
To whiten the skin, cosmetic procedures are used:
to the table of contents ^Ultrasonic peeling
Suitable for those who do not stand out from the main skin color. With this peeling, only the upper layer of the epidermis is affected and the circulation of blood at the site of application and the effect of the micro massage are improved.
Chemical peeling
For chemical peeling, acids are used that help remove the top layer of the skin. Several procedures will be enough to get rid of the problem.
to the table of contents ^Phototherapy of
Phototherapy uses a device that provides light pulses under the skin. During the procedure, cells with a high melanin content are destroyed and the color of the skin gradually normalizes.
to table of contents ^Laser treatment
Laser peeling is performed by introducing special preparations into the upper layers of the skin and then treating the face with laser equipment. After such a procedure, it will be necessary to use healing creams and preparations.
to table of contents ^Medical and cosmetic treatment of
to table of contents ^Peroxide of
Hydrogen peroxide is applied only to those areas of skin that have increased pigmentation. Otherwise, you can damage healthy skin areas. After evening and morning washing, wipe the face.
to the table of contents ^Cream with mercury
The mercury cream wrestles very well with the altered skin pigmentation, but it may cause redness and irritation at the site of application of the cream. Not recommended during pregnancy. Before applying, you should check the cream for an allergic reaction.
to table of contents ^Zinc paste
The safest remedy for the removal of pigmented spots. Also smoothes wrinkles. The paste can be applied to the pigmented skin up to five times a day.
to contents ^Blue clay
Cosmetic mask of blue clay is used to lighten freckles and helps to remove and discolor pigmented spots. It cleanses the face well and improves cellular regeneration. Not applicable only for individual intolerance.
to table of contents ^Cream Achromin MAX
Cream based on licorice extract, which brightens pigmented spots and has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Twice a day, this cream to lubricate the pigmented areas of the skin. Contraindicated for allergies to components, pregnancy and children under 12 years.
to Contents ^Retin-A Cream
Trans-retinoic acid-based cream that is used to treat acne, smooth skin tone and get rid of deep wrinkles. The cream is applied in half an hour after washing( it is necessary that the skin is dry), once a day before going to bed at the same time. It is better to start with 1 application every three days, gradually reducing the frequency of application to daily. When using this cream, it is necessary to apply sunscreen on the skin, half an hour before the release. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
to contents ^Solution VC-IP
Solution based on vitamin C, preventing the pigmentation of the upper layers of the skin. Lubricate the solution requires only pigmentation spots.
Popular methods of
Various masks, tonics and home-made lotions are used to lighten or completely disappear pigment spots on the skin.
to the table of contents ^Mask with cucumber
Grate a well-washed cucumber on a fine grater, apply a mask and leave for 20 minutes. After removing the residue with a dry cloth.
to contents ^Yeast mask
In a 1: 1 ratio, mix lemon juice and yeast. Apply the mask for 20-30 minutes, then wash it off with warm water.
to table of contents ^Lotion from parsley
Finely chopped parsley batch with a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. After the mixture is equal in volume, the amount of warm milk and mix thoroughly. You can apply 2-3 times a day for a good cleansing of the skin.
to the table of contents ^Ice with parsley
Pour lotion from parsley into the ice mold and put it in the freezer. Use in the morning for toning and cleansing the skin.
to contents ^Potato-egg mask
Large potatoes in a uniform to boil and peel, then stretch. Mix the potatoes with raw egg yolk. Apply the mask and leave on face until the potatoes completely cool.
to table of contents ^Almond-lemon mask
To pass through a meat grinder half a glass of almonds, add a tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of water. The mixture is applied to the face for 20-25 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
to the table of contents ^Milk and vodka lotion
Mix milk and vodka in a 3: 1 ratio. Wipe your face with this lotion before going to bed after washing.
to contents ^Protein mask
Raw egg whites mixed with a few drops of peroxide and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply the mask to the pigmented skin and let stand for 10 minutes. Warm water to wash off the mask, lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
to the table of contents ^Mask with rice flour
Mix rice flour and blue clay in equal amounts and dilute with water until a gruel is obtained. This mask also cleanses the pores, removes acne. Apply after washing, leave on face for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with water.
to contents ^Decoction of lemon rind
Zest of one lemon pour a glass of water and boil for 5-10 minutes. Cooled decoction to wipe your face before going to bed.
to contents ^Prevention of
To prevent the appearance of pigmented spots on the skin, it is necessary:
- avoid long exposure to the sun;
- use sunscreens, powders and toners with UV protection;
- arrange unloading days, which remove from the body slag;
- to consume enough foods with a lot of vitamin C;
- carry out cleansing procedures for facial skin;
- regularly do a medical examination.