I'm a beauty editor and I've discovered a new way to treat my hyperpigmentation. Read more on Grazia.
I’ll start with the bad news. One in two of us suffer from pigmentation-related skin conditions. That’s a lot of people dealing with dark marks, brown splotches and discolouration of the skin. I’m one of them.
Over the last few years, hyperpigmentation on my face has become an increasingly dominant feature. There’s the creeping veil of dark splodges spreading over my cheeks, the pesky patches popping up on my forehead and, to top it off, a shadow of colour hovering above my top lip.In a nutshell it’s the overproduction of melanocytes, the cells that define our skin colour. We need melanin because it helps protect our cells from harmful UV rays.
In fact, the side effects of these treatments can often outweigh their benefits. 'The high cost of irritation, peeling, redness and other side effects can damage sufferers’ mental health and quality of life,' explains Dr. Alexis. Another dermatologist,, told me about one patient of hers who took eight days off work to deal with the side effects of having her pigmentation treated.to be minimising the tell-tale signs and, crucially, doesn’t have any side effects - at least, not for me.
Clever. Paired with niacinamide, a well-known anti-inflammatory used to even out the skin tone, Mela B3 is one of the most innovative skincare products I’ve come across in a while.The lightweight gel formula is a dream to use, it absorbs almost instantly and I’ve been using it daily underneath my moisturiser and SPF - an essential for everyone, but especially those prone to pigmentation.'I’ve been debating whether to invest in a laser treatment to tackle my hyperpigmentation for a while now.
Verity Clark is Grazia's Acting Health & Beauty Director where she covers all things health, beauty and wellness relatedJust so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections -
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