We’ve asked Karen Sinclair of Skin Results for her expert insights on pigmentation.
There are many reasons why someone develops pigmentation, no matter what their skin colour. The most common cause is over- exposure to the sun. Other causes include medications, scarring and hormones.
How to treat this successfully? Firstly, we need to establish what caused the pigmentation in the first place.
There is no such thing as a ‘quick fix’. What you see on the skin surface is only half the problem. There is still a lot more pigmentation sitting under the skin surface waiting to come through.
So, it makes sense that simply treating the upper surface of the skin is not going to provide a long-term result. You also need to treat the pigmented cells under the skin surface. How? By introducing into your skincare a specific group of clinical-strength pigment lighteners, called tyrosinase inhibitors, followed by in-clinic treatments. However, the potency of these ingredients and treatments can cause sun sensitivity, which is why the colder months are the perfect time to introduce them.
Long-term results require commitment, addressing the cause, and the ongoing use of a tyrosinase inhibitor. A consultation with a trained professional will save you money.
And the number one priority – sun protection all year round.