Facial spots affect many women regardless of their skin color, skin type or age. These spots often appear following repeated and excessive exposure to the sun. Indeed, during these exposures, the melanin which is supposed to protect you from ultraviolet rays (UV), is activated and goes into overdrive, leading to an overproduction of pigments which will then rise to the surface and thus cause stains.
To fight against these spots there are several solutions such as anti-stain serums. In this article we will see why you should use these serums.
How do pigment spots appear?
Pigment spots result from an overproduction and irregular distribution of melanin.
Melanin is a natural pigment produced by melanocytes (cells located at the base of the epidermis). It is the one that gives its color to the skin. Melanin also acts as a shield against the sun’s rays by multiplying to protect the skin.
However, melanocytes are fragile and easily disrupted. This disturbance can be noticed in case of intense exposure to UV rays, stress or hormonal upheaval.
All these phenomena cause a hyper stimulation of the melanocytes which then produce a lot of melanin. The excessive amount of melanin produced means that the skin cells are no longer able to defend themselves against free radicals and this encourages the appearance of pigmentation spots.
To make a long story short, here are some causes of stains:
- Repeated and prolonged sun exposure.
- The use of photo-sensitizing products: perfumes, hormonal or medicinal treatments.
- Hormonal change due to several factors (pregnancy, puberty…)
- Too frequent and aggressive scrubs
- Age slows down the natural renewal of cells, leading to the appearance of “age spots”.
- Post-inflammatory scars, following an acne pimple or certain dermatological problems like eczema.
The different types of pigment spots
The pigment stain has different shapes, it can also spread and turn brown over several centimeters. Here are the different types of stains
– The incipient spot appears when the melanocytes are excessively stimulated, producing too much melanin that rises to the surface of the epidermis. It can be seen that the skin tone is no longer as even in some areas, although the stain is invisible to the naked eye.
– The installed spot arises when the surplus of melanin reaches the upper layers of the epidermis. The stains gradually set in and become visible.
– Recurrent staining indicates that the environment of the pigment cells is dysregulated. The stain appears at any time, even after it has been removed from the surface.
What is a serum?
A serum is a facial care product that is highly concentrated in active ingredients, some of which are natural, such as essential fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and plant and fruit extracts. is a care that is applied after cleansing the skin and before the day cream. Basically, it serves as an intensive skincare layer before you put on your daily moisturizing dose.
In terms of texture, the serum is naturally lighter than a cream: it is similar to a fluid or a fairly liquid product.
The challenge is not to make your face a greasy slice of bread, but for the layers of products to absorb well, which is why a serum is necessarily more fluid than a cream.
Therefore, a serum is not a day cream and cannot replace it.
Why use a serum?
Thanks to its highly concentrated active ingredients, the serum boosts your entire skincare routine.
Combined with a cream for example, the serum maximizes the effects of the latter. This way you will get results very quickly.
Thanks to its deep action on the skin, it acts as an intensive treatment. The serum can brighten your skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, eliminate blemishes, reduce spots and more…
The daily use of serums is therefore recommended because it allows to reach a level of efficiency, which other products cannot reach.
Why use an anti-spot serum?
Now that we know why to use serum in general, let’s see why to use anti-spot serum.
Anti-spot serums are highly concentrated in active ingredients. They are thus one of the major solutions for the long-term treatment of pigment spots.
The anti-spot serum plays mainly a preventive role; that is, it fights against the appearance of spots. It fights against free radicals (precursors of spots), and blocks the overproduction of melanin.
On the other hand, you can also use the anti-spot face serum even if the spots are already present on your face.
Finally, the anti-spot serum contains moisturizers such as hyaluronic acid or aloe vera. They participate in the repair of the skin and compensate for the action of certain serums.
