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How to Get Rid of Hyper Pigmentation

Skin Pigmentation

The condition of hyper pigmentation makes certain areas on the skin darker than the normal skin tone. Dark patches or spots tend to occur on the skin making it look dull and old. Hyper pigmentation can ruin your beauty and make you look worn out. You will require a lot of makeup to cover up those ugly dark spots. Hyper pigmentation includes not only sun spots or age spots but also freckles and other skin discolorations.

Hyper pigmentation can be caused due to sun exposure, reaction of certain medicines and hormonal issues in the body. Hyper pigmentation can also affect your self confidence along with your beauty. The condition tends to worsen if proper treatment is not taken to get rid of it. Read on to know how you can remove the ugly hyper pigmentation and stay gorgeous.

Complexity Level: Moderate

Time Required: 1 week

Resources Required:

  1. Shea butter
  2. Bleaching cream
  3. Micro-dermabrasion
  4. Hydroxyl acids
  5. Chemical peels
  6. Laser treatments
  7. Sunscreen

Instructions:

1. Use bleaching cream

Bleaching creams have been used since many years as an instant solution for hyper pigmentation. All you need to do is to apply some bleaching cream on the hyper pigmented skin and allow it to work on the skin for the time that is mentioned in the cream’s instructions. The bleaching cream will gradually fade the pigmented areas blending it with the surrounding skin. For better results, use bleaching cream once every week. Do not exceed the time duration as that might harm the skin and cause further trouble. The bleaching creams are easily available in the market and you can choose the one that suits your skin type.

2. Micro dermabrasion

These days, the technique of micro-dermabrasion has become quite popular for treating hyper pigmented skin. In this technique, the top layer of the skin which is affected by pigmentation is buffed. The buffer used during this treatment is quite similar to a sandblaster in small size. The device has aluminum oxide or vitamin C crystals on the surface. The skin will take some time to heal; the new skin will be more even and will have visibly less hyper pigmentation. The number of sittings of micro dermabrasion will depend on the skin’s ability to respond and heal.

3. Hydroxyl acids

The hydroxyl acid is very effective in treating hyper-pigmentation. It occurs naturally and is available in number of forms like alpha hydroxyl acids, glycolic acids and beta hydroxyl acids. It helps in lightening areas suffering from hyper pigmentation by encouraging skin cell regeneration.

4. Chemical peels

Chemical peels help in getting rid of hyper pigmentation by burning away the top layers of the effected skin. Once the top skin is removed, new and light skin will soon appear. You will require a number of sitting of chemical peels depending on the severity of your condition. At the end of this treatment your skin will have a much even tone and as far as the hyper pigmentation is concerned it will be a lot less visible.

5. Laser treatment

Laser treatment should be the last option that you should consider. It is not just expensive but also very painful. Laser will burn away the top layer of skin, fading away the hyper pigmentation. You will get a consistent complexion and the skin will be a lot smoother and younger.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to prevent hyper pigmentation?

Hyper pigmentation usually occurs due to hormonal imbalances, sun exposure and also due to intake of certain medications. The only factor you can control is the sun exposure, try to avoid sun whenever possible. Apply good amount of sunscreen on your body before stepping out in the sun. Consult a doctor if hyper pigmentation appears due to a certain medicine or other reason.

Quick Tips:

  • In order to get an even skin tone try applying shea butter topically on your skin. Ensure that the shea butter you use is yellow in color as the color indicates the presence of vitamin E which is a wonderful element for curing skin issues.
  • Protect your skin from sun. Apply sunscreen and wear a hat as you step outside in the sun.

Things To Watch Out For:

  • Avoid going out in sun during afternoon.
  • Avoid laser treatment as it is painful as well as expensive.

 

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