What are pigment spots?
Pigment spots are brown or dark brown flat or raised spots on your skin. They are completely harmless and are caused or exaggerated by hormones within the skin. People with dark skin and pregnant women with increased hormonal production are especially prone to pigment spots. Acne can also produce them especially if the spots are squeezed or if the acne infection is slow to heal - the pigment marks can be darker and may last eight to twelve weeks. Other major causes are unprotected exposure to sunlight and skin injury (e.g. cut, burn or an infection).
But don’t worry. You will find help at your nearest salon providing Totalcare treatments.
The experts recommend:
Ksenon IPL (Intense Pulse Light Therapy) is ideal for larger areas and even pigment that is in the first few layers of the epidermis. Specific filters are used for colour contrast and to ensure the pigmented skin is treated and sometimes the area may initially turn darker as part of the healing process.
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Apiderme, perfect for small pigment spots, either flat or slightly raised, on the very surface of the skin, like those usually found on the hands. The tip of the Apiderme probe quickly and effectively removes them in seconds.
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Vitapeel ION microdermbrasion will work on large or small superficial pigment spots - The micro crystals simply remove the unwanted cells.
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Vital O2 treatment pushes Gala endo cosmetic lightening serum into the pigmented tissue, lightening the melanocyte cells that caused the spot in the first place. AHA extract promotes new cell growth as it gets rid of the spot while Kojic extract corrects melanin overproduction that can result in pigmentation.
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Our top tips on pigment spots:
- Always wear total sun block on the pigmented areas.
Note: Talk to your skincare therapist and always make sure you follow their specific recommendations for care before and after your treatment.
