Dark patches or uneven skin tone can be stubborn to treat at times. And patience is one of the most important factors in healing your skin. Simultaneously, it is quite imperative to understand the kind of dark patches you have. These can be acne marks (PIH- Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation), age spots, melasma or dark spots which are mainly caused by melanin imbalance.
And generally, the immediate reaction to get that spot free skin is dabbing skin lightening creams like anything! Such creams with harsh bleaching agents like Hydroquinone may give you instant glow for some time along with unpleasant consequences. Recent research reveals that their prolonged usage can not only worsen your skin condition, but also imparts adverse effects like damaged skin barrier, skin irritation and even darker patches!
Relax! Natural botanical extracts are here at your rescue, efficiently giving long term effects in achieving healthy skin.
We have the top promising ingredients to team up for those tough spots on your skin!
1. AHA to promote even skin tone!
Alpha hydroxy acids are known for their amazing mild exfoliating properties which further helps in diminishing discoloration. These are naturally driven acids from foods like grapefruits, lemon, orange and papaya.
Basically, AHAs are used as chemical exfoliators that dissolves dead cells from the top layer of the skin and ultimately blocks the enzymes that cause pigmentation. This promotes new skin cells turnover; encouraging even skin tone.
Alpha hydroxy acids are actively used in the skincare industry for their multiple benefits in the form of cleansers, toners, and chemical exfoliators. Their consistent usage can give your skin a radiant glow.
2. Tetrahydrocurcumin- a natural and safe alternative for skin healing!
This is a powerful derivative of a well known household ingredient Turmeric or ‘haldi’. It has an endless list of benefits for a toxic-free protection and healing of your skin.
Research suggests that it helps in fading away dark spots by inhibiting melanin production which is triggered by various environmental factors like sun exposure, or free radicals.
With an impressive anti-oxidant action, it neutralizes the free radicals present in the environment. This catalyses the anti-aging mechanism in skin cells, further guarding the skin against ultraviolet rays.
You can easily include this ingredient in the form of OTC radiance creams to get that even tone skin.
3. Alpha Arbutin to naturally brighten your skin!
Unlike other bleaching and harsh skin lightening agents, Alpha Arbutin is the safest derivative of Hydroquinone. It is present in cranberries and mulberries.
It is the most effective component in the form of topical creams to naturally brighten your skin without harming your skin’s protective barrier.
Alpha arbutin slows down melanin production and obstructs functions of an enzyme called tyrosinase which is found in melanocytes (controls the melanin production). This imparts a lighter tone to the skin.
4. Pterocarpus Marsupium Extracts for an improved texture and radiant skin!
This ingredient is known for its multiple benefits associated with skin’s texture and elasticity.
Recent studies concluded that it has a naturally present phytochemical called pterostilbene, which is further responsible for brightening the color of the skin, enhanced skin texture and visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles. With its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, it also showcases its abilities in protecting the skin against UV rays.
Its regular and consistent application in the form of skincare products like creams can give you an improved skin.
5. Niacinamide to fight away dark spots!
This multitasking form of Vitamin B3 needs no introduction! It is not only capable of healing the skin with its anti-inflammatory and sebostatic capacities, but it is also tough on the dark spots on the skin.
This is so because Niacinamide prevents the pigment cells from getting transferred or deposited in the skin cells. This helps in removing the existing pigmentation and further refrains it from increasing in future.
When paired with potential ingredients aforementioned like White Curcumin and Pterocarpus Marsupium Extract, it has the amazing competence to give your skin the apt radiance and improved health with consistent use.
You may use it in the form of topical creams in combination with other ingredients as discussed before, or as an individual ingredient in the form of serums. It goes well with all the skin types, making it more accessible to everyone who wants to amplify their skincare regimen and health!
6. Vitamin C for overall protection of your skin!
Vitamin C is the chocolate boy of the skincare regimen! It is popular for its numerous benefits for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation and overall improved skin health. It has three most used derivatives- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.
Among all the forms of Vitamin C available, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (EAA) is one of the most stable forms for almost every skin type. Due its water and oil-soluble which makes it easy for it to penetrate deeper into the skin to deliver its best actions for visible results!
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is great for treating dark spots on skin while working as an antioxidant. It has great skin brightening effects. The best part about this ingredient is that it also acts as a mild sunscreen for the skin.
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All of these 6 ingredients revealed amazing results when paired up together in the form of skincare products like topical creams. So to get the best for your skin, use the products that have these components to treat your tough dark spots, age spots or even PIH.
P.S.
Avoid unveiling your skin to the sun for too long!
Longer exposure to the sun can trigger melanin production in the skin resulting in the dark patches. It can also worsen the dark spots or uneven tone on the skin. So, Sunscreen comes into the picture! Always and always wear enough sunscreen before stepping out in the sun for prevention is always better than cure!
