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Nigeria Hyperpigmentation Q&A.Indd effectively. We do offer a Phyto-Effective Skin Alpha Arbutin What do you recommend Brightening Treatment in our Kalahari Spa Range Extracted from bearberries, for treatment of of Professional and Retail products that, if used The Science of this natural ingredient mimics consistently, can help to lighten and brighten the hyperpigmentation? the behavior of Hydroquinone skin naturally. Although it is one of the most common skin without exposing the dermis conditions, hyperpigmentation can be diffi cult beauty to the risk of rebound with to treat and often leads to a negative impact What is the difference hyperpigmentation. on a person’s psychological well-being. This is between acne scars and Carina Franck Liquorice Extract why, I have put a lot of time into researching hyperpigmentation? and developing Phyto-Effective Treatments that Contains the phyto-effective It can be diffi cult to distinguish between these, work to control and treated unwanted pigment. ingredient, Glabridin, which acts but generally if a mark that developed from an One thing to keep in mind is that these to depigment, or lighten the skin acne lesion does not fade or disappear after 6 treatments don’t work overnight. It takes time, while blocking the enzyme that – 12 months, then it can be classifi ed as a scar. and therefore patience, to get results. causes damaged skin to darken. Post-Infl ammatory Hyper Pigmentation (PIH) will Q& respond to treatment and will eventually fade.. Niacinimide The fi rst step is regular exfoliation with our A form of vitamin B3 that Kalahari Spa Range: A How can one best PREVENT prevents additional pigment Hyperpigmentation? surfacing to the epidermis. Enzyme Face Buff Your number one weapon in the fi ght against Melasma is caused by hormonal changes can be diffi cult to stop and there is no quick-fi x to Mulberry Extract The blend of natural fruit and vegetable enzymes Hyperpigmentation (high estrogen levels) due to pregnancy and reverse the damage. hyperpigmentation is a good quality sunblock removes the surface skin cells with pigment Mulberry is an active component is characterized by splotchy, pigmented areas available in our Kalahari Spa Retail Range of (melanin) leaving your skin perfectly prepared and inhibit tyrosinase activity Many people suffer from usually on the face (except the eye area). products. I advise a broad spectrum sunblock for maximum penetration and absorption of Hyper-pigmentation (Melasma as well as inhibit effects on hyperpigmentation and the with an SPF of at least 30. Kalahari’s Facial SPF our Phyto-Effective Skin Brightening Skincare or Chloasma) from Hormones tyrosinase activity and on 40 Sun Protection is an ideal, light textured, Products. environmental stress of our modern melanin formation in melan-a What Causes The second most frequent cause of hyper- fast absorbing sunscreen for year round use. In cells. This compound also lifestyle has caused a tremendous Hyperpigmentation? pigmentation is due to hormonal changes, during addition, wear hats or use an umbrella to protect exhibited superoxide scavenging Phyto-Bright Serum increase in the prevalence of Hyperpigmentation is the result of either of two pregnancy or various stages of menopause your face from sun exposure as well as wear activity that is involved in Our highly concentrated Phyto-Bright Serum this condition. Carina Franck occurrences: and may be a result of oral contraceptive pills. UV protected sports clothing when regularly Hormone shifts trigger the melanin cells to go into the protection against auto- targets the darker discoloration areas of hyper- talks to us about the challenge of exposed to the sun. (1) an abnormally high concentration of over-drive. Studies have shown that almost 90% oxidation. Highly effective as a pigmentation effectively, breaking down the hyperpigmentation, the causes of it melanocytes produce melanin or of pregnant women experience this ‘pregnancy Darker skin tones lightening ingredient. melanin and inhibiting transfer of melanosomes and how best to fi ght it. mask’. And that is without spending large into the top layer of skin. Witch Hazel and Elder (2) when melanocytes are hyperactive. Oligopeptide-34: amounts of time in the sun. If you have hormone should avoid laser Tree phyto-extracts lighten and brighten uneven The root cause of excess melanin production can Advances in Skin related pigmentation problems, sun exposure will skin tone while Alpha Arbutin lightens skin tone be attributed to internal factors like hormonal treatment and NEVER Brightening What is Hyperpigmentation? intensify the situation making the discoloration and increases overall luminosity. changes and/or to external factors such as Oligopeptide-34 is indeed more visible. pick at pimples or Hyperpigmentation is discoloration of the skin excessive exposure to sun, skin injury or even the most effective, non- in certain areas, whereby the skin area appears emotional stress. cysts! hydroquinone skin whitener. It darker than normal. It often appears on the cheek Post-Infl ammatory Hyperpigmentation has also been shown to be is a small protein molecule (also area (seen as butterfl y marks) and/or on the a side effect of certain hormone treatments, Hyperpigmentation (PIH) known as a peptide) consisting of forehead as well as in the neck area just below What are some of the chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics and anti- The third most common cause of pigmentation is 13 amino acids strung together the jawline. This skin condition occurs when ingredients used to TREAT malaria pills. It can also indicate more serious a direct result of some type of injury to the skin. to create a highly effi cient and the melanin (the brown pigment responsible medical conditions, such as autoimmune and Your body’s response to injury is infl ammation, hyperpigmentation? active molecule that addresses for coloring the skin) is over stimulated, due to gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic disorders which you often cannot see, as it is underneath Many skin lightning products use Hydroquinone, melanin formation. external or internal stimulation which is triggered and vitamin defi ciencies. the epidermis. This infl ammation triggers melanin as the key active ingredient. Recent studies Oligopeptide-34 decreases by sun exposure (UV rays). Although, it is most Photo-contact dermatitis caused by henna production. As the injury or trauma then heals, it have shown some negative side effects to melanin synthesis and tyrosinase common in middle age and beyond, we are seeing and tattooing dyes can result in residual leaves a fl at area of discoloration behind. This is this chemical so we have seen a move to activity in melanocytes, and it more and more in younger clients. ‘Age spots’ on hyperpigmentation. a common condition among acne sufferers, but more natural plant-based ingredients. Some it decreases the transfer the hands are an example of hyperpigmentation, can also be caused by the following: of the newer ingredients being used in topical of melanosomes to new but these dark discolorations can occur on any • Insect bites or itchy rashes applications for hyperpigmentation include: keratinoycte cells. part of the body including face, neck, arms hands and legs. But let’s look at the • Abrasions or cuts main causes... • Over-exposure to heat HYPERPIGMENTED SKIN CELLS What are the Different Types • Hair waxing Hyperpigmentation from Sun of Hyperpigmentation? • Improperly performed laser treatments Exposure. • Post Acne Scarring Lentigo/Lentigenes One of the primary functions of melanin • Products with high concentration of perfume These are freckles. Lentigo means one freckle, production in your skin is to protect you from UV lentigenes are multiple freckles. • Cosmetic products with high concentration by rays from the sun. A ‘tan’ is the prime example of of actives causing overstimulation Solar Lentigenes your body’s melanin response to the sun. Carina Franck Widely known as ‘sun spots,’ ‘age spots’ and ‘liver When your skin is exposed to the sun repeatedly, spots,’ solar lentigenes are freckles caused by you experience an over-production of melanin Is there a cure for sun exposure. causing an uneven coloring of the skin. This is the hyperpigmentation? body’s way of saying “get out the sun!” Once the Unfortunately there is no immediate ‘cure’, but Melasma cycle of pigment over-production has started, it there are natural ways to treat this skin condition Also known, chloasma or the ‘pregnancy mask,’ .
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