Though certain people are more susceptible to specific types and causes of pigmentation, people across all types of complexions, ethnicities, and backgrounds are affected. The causes of pigmentation vary, from prolonged sun exposure and acne scarring to heredity and hormone imbalances. Understanding the cause of your pigmentation will allow you to take the proper steps toward [...]
Hyperpigmentation is not just a daily hindrance to perfect skin, causing you to be reliant on foundation. It also is a reminder of past skin trauma. But there is good news: Hyperpigmentation is not necessarily a permanent condition, and we have several solutions available, depending on the underlying cause. In this post, I’m going to focus [...]
If you know the “M” word, then you’re ready to be done with it. Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation of the skin, usually on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and chin. While there are many great treatments for dealing with pigmentation of the skin – the VI Peel and IPL Photofacial are excellent! – one [...]
Never leave home without foundation? Sun damage and age spots don’t need to be a permanent condition that you have to manage with a constant fear of running out makeup. There are several effective solutions to age spots (lentigines) and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, hormones, or drugs (melasma). The ones I’ve seen work the best [...]
