Are you starting to see brown spots on your skin? Centifolia gives you all the keys to understanding how these spots surface and how to prevent their appearance.
How do brown spots appear?
Brown spots are also called age spots or lentigo, although they are not directly related to age. They can, however, appear when the skin becomes mature, on areas particularly exposed to the sun and where the skin is most fragile such as on the face, neck and décolleté, as well as the hands and more rarely the legs or forearms. They concern 90% of people over 70 years old, with white skin.
Brown spots are linked to oxidation of the skin. It is in particular repeated and prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB that contribute to the appearance of these spots. When the skin gets sun and tans, it produces melanin, the hormone responsible for the coloring of the skin, hair and eyes. However, when the skin is saturated and produces an excessive amount of melanin, hyperpigmentation spots will appear. Be careful not to confuse brown spots and acne spots! These will need different care to disappear.
The sun is not the only factor in skin oxidation: pollution, stress, lack of sleep, poor diet or even tobacco and alcohol can contribute to the appearance of brown spots. Hormones are also a factor to take into account, particularly during pregnancy, during menopause or while taking the pill. Due to hormonal imbalance, the skin can synthesize more melanin, creating small brown spots.
How to prevent dark spots?
The first thing to do is to always protect yourself from the sun with sun protection, including on bad weather days. You may have the impression that the sun does not shine much, and yet UV rays are very present. Choose a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB. Limit exposure to the sun between noon and 4 p.m. and wear protective clothing: hat, sunglasses, and gloves when driving. Diet is also a key factor. Choose foods that are good for your health, rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as foods known to be antioxidants and rich in omega 3 (oils, nuts and other oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, etc.). The vitamins contained in vegetables and fruits, and in particular vitamin C, are exceptional allies for the beauty of the skin. Also make sure to drink enough water to maintain the radiance and beauty of the skin.
I have brown spots on my skin, how can I make them disappear?
Once installed, the stains can be treated and their appearance reduced, but the process is long and you have to be patient. First of all, it is important to consult a dermatologist to ensure that the spots are benign.
To reduce their appearance, specific cosmetics exist to depigment the skin sustainably, thanks to anti-spot active ingredients. This is the case of Concentrated anti-spot serumto penetrate before applying your moisturizer, and Hand care anti-stain from the Lys Active range. Composed of three main active ingredients: Lily, which limits the transport of melanin and accelerates cell regeneration, retinol-like, which stimulates the production of collagen for firm skin, and Red Algae which depigments and reduces spots, this range is ideal for limiting the appearance of the first wrinkles and preventing brown spots. These products can be used as a complement to anti-wrinkle treatments or to prevent skin aging.
In addition, peels can be carried out. They will exfoliate the skin and help it regenerate, while stimulating the production of collagen.
