Struggling with Uneven Skin Tone?
Returned from your summer holidays feeling fresh and recharged only to look in the mirror and notice uneven dark ‘freckle-like’ patches that weren’t there before your tan died down? Or, perhaps it’s been a couple of months since you noticed them and they are still rearing their stubborn heads? Sounds like you have hyperpigmentation – which is triggered by excess sun exposure. If you want to resolve areas of uneven tone and hyperpigmentation, here are our suggestions: What tweakments can work for hyperpigmentation? While hyperpigmentation can be a stubborn skin condition, we recommend you the following treatments to try: IPL: Intensive Pulsating Light ( IPL) is a solution for age spots, sun pigmentation. However, if Melasma (hormonal pigement) is the issue, this might not be the best option. SkinPen Medical Microneedling: Combining the skin-tightening benefits and the collagen-boosting, skin-smoothing effects it can also treat mild sun damage, with limited downtime (1-3 days). Melasma can also be treated with SkinPen, but in combination with the correct home care routine. What kind of home skincare do you need? We highly recommend the combination of different vitamins and retinol as well as sunscreen SPF50 whole year round. Each skin needs different approach. Remember, skin pigmentation is long term battle and needs to be checked and treated every year. What happens after IPL laser on face? After IPL therapy, you may experience: Slight bruising, burning sensation after the treatment. Age spots and freckles looking darker for the first 3 – 7 days, which is normal. Skin becoming crusty or flaky, which may last 7 – 10 day. It is important to wear SPF50+ every day after IPL treatment. IPL treatment heats up the surrounding tissue and melanin, with a higher risk of burns on darker skin types and due to the heat produced, can actually stimulate and increase the appearance of the darkened pigmentation and is therefore not recommended. Avoid very hot baths, showers, steam baths or saunas, and don’t swim in strong chlorinated water for two or three days. Don’t use bleaching creams or perfume products for 24 to 48 hours. Avoid exfoliating or peels for one week. Try to avoid wearing tight clothing for two or three days. While you heal: Don’t put on makeup if your skin hurts. Use moisturizing lotion. Protect yourself with sunscreen. Make sure it has an SPF of at least 50 and a physical blocker like zinc. Wash your face with cleanser for sensitive skin. We will be in contact after the treatment and we encourage every client to come for a check up after IPL treatments. Please, contact us on 0651137656 or book directly online. Please, follow us on social media for the last minute offers: We are looking forward to welcome you at ASPA soon. Kind Regards, ASPA Team
Pigmentation Removal Options
This time of the year is the perfect for several face and body treatments such as: 1. pigment removal (IPL treatment or Photo Facial) 2. laser hair removal Let’s focus on pigment removal today! Melanin is a substance in your body that produces hair, eye and skin pigmentation. The more melanin you produce, the darker your eyes, hair and skin will be. Levels of melanin depend on race and amount of sunlight exposure. Sun exposure increases melanin production to protect the skin against harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays. In addition, hormonal changes can affect melanin production. Furthermore, areas of skin can darken after people have had inflammation of the skin. This can include acne, eczema, lupus, or an injury to the skin. People with darker skin are more likely to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The hyperpigmentation related to vitamin B12 deficiency can also occure and is more common in darker-skinned people. From the above written it is clear that there are many reasons why a person develops pigment issues on the skin. It is important to find out the cause of it before starting any treatment. Is Vitamin C Wonder Ingredient Against Pigment? The answer is clearly NO. This ingredient is not good for every skin type and please, do not just buy it, always consult the beauty therapist to advise you the best solution for you skin type. Which Ingredients Are The Best Against Pigment? Here are the best ingredients in skincare products if you want to brighten an uneven complexion. The most important is to use the product that contains the good formulation of those ingredients. Please, consult us before going on the buying spree. Retinol Licorice Extract Niacinamide Azelaic Acid Mandelic Acid Arbutin Kojic Acid ASPA Client Story Here is an example of the client who came at the start of the year. She wanted to improve her pigment issues. We firstly started with the correct skincare at home and SPF50+ sun protection. After several months of only using the skincare, we embarked on our first pigment removal treatment which is called IPL treatment (Intense Pulsating Light treatment). She will do the second IPL treatment this month and will probably need at least another IPL treatment and then regular top up every year to keep the pigment under control. Photo 1- The skin before we started with the IPL treatment Photo 2- The result after 1 IPL treatment- 4 days after the treatment Photo 3- the result after 1 IPL treatment- 1 week We highly recommend IPL treatments or as some people call it Photo Facials for the whole face and not only for pigment issues. Why? Photo Facial or IPL treatment is a professional treatment to reduce or eliminate the signs of sun damage, minimize rosacea or hyperpigmentation, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In addition to boosting collagen production, Photo Facial or IPL treatment can help tighten skin as well. Reduction of large pores, removal of brown spots, reduction in the appearance of capillaries, and correction of uneven skin tone are some of the major benefits of this popular skin treatment. It is important to remember that every skin is different and personalized approach is the key to the success. The other important factor in skincare is consistency and patience, then results will come! Please, do not forget lifestyle such as using sun protection every day and nutrition. What foods help with skin pigmentation? Eating vitamin C–rich foods like citrus, berries, and leafy green vegetables as well as tomato, salmon, almonds and yogurt may optimize melanin production. Taking a vitamin C supplement such as Altrient vitamin C may help as well. Which food should avoid in pigmentation? Avoid fatty items like foods fried deep in oil as they can cause damage to your skin by causing dark patches, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation. If you have any questions, please contact us via info@aspadirect.com We are looking forward to see you at ASPA soon. Kind Regards, Azra