Hyper-pigmentation – What is it? How can I treat it?

Our skin’s pigment comes from a compound called melanin, which helps to protect our skin from the sun. Those of us with pale skin have less melanin and therefore require more protection from the sun. We recommend all skin types use an spf but it is especially important for pale skin as there is less natural protection. Skin cells called melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin. Factors such as exposure to the sun’s rays, toxins, stress or hormonal changes cause overstimulation of the melanocytes and they begin to produce excess melanin resulting in hyper-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation Hyper-pigmentation occurs when the body overproduces melanin. Melanin is deposited in the dermis, often in patches. Hormones, pregnancy, acne and sun exposure can all cause this.  Hyper-pigmentation can affect nearly all skin colours but is more common in women than men. Treatment with IPL SkinBase™ Intense Pulsed Light, photo rejuvenation therapy uses beams of light energy to target the melanin in the skin and treat Hyper-pigmentation. Photorejuvenation is the broad term used to describe the treatment of photo-ageing which includes wrinkles, pigmentation and age spots. IPL treatment encourages the skin to repair itself by producing new cells and increasing collagen production. It is a very effective and non-invasive form of treatment and requires no downtime. To treat pigmentation, sun damage or fine lines and wrinkles we recommend a course of 3-6 photorejuvenation treatments, 2-3 weeks apart. Photorejuvenation therapy will also work wonders on any fine lines and wrinkles and flood the skin surface with new collagen for a more youthful complexion SkinBase™…

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Our skin’s pigment comes from a compound called melanin, which helps to protect our skin from the sun. Those of us with pale skin have less melanin and therefore require more protection from the sun. We recommend all skin types use an spf but it is especially important for pale skin as there is less natural protection. Skin cells called melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin. Factors such as exposure to the sun’s rays, toxins, stress or hormonal changes cause overstimulation of the melanocytes and they begin to produce excess melanin resulting in hyper-pigmentation.

Hyper-pigmentation

Hyper-pigmentation occurs when the body overproduces melanin. Melanin is deposited in the dermis, often in patches. Hormones, pregnancy, acne and sun exposure can all cause this.  Hyper-pigmentation can affect nearly all skin colours but is more common in women than men.

Treatment with IPL

SkinBase™ Intense Pulsed Light, photo rejuvenation therapy uses beams of light energy to target the melanin in the skin and treat Hyper-pigmentation. Photorejuvenation is the broad term used to describe the treatment of photo-ageing which includes wrinkles, pigmentation and age spots. IPL treatment encourages the skin to repair itself by producing new cells and increasing collagen production. It is a very effective and non-invasive form of treatment and requires no downtime.

To treat pigmentation, sun damage or fine lines and wrinkles we recommend a course of 3-6 photorejuvenation treatments, 2-3 weeks apart. Photorejuvenation therapy will also work wonders on any fine lines and wrinkles and flood the skin surface with new collagen for a more youthful complexion

SkinBase™ microdermabrasion (MD) facials are also very effective at treating pigmentation. MD uses tiny exfoliating crystals to remove the very outermost layer of skin. A course of treatment performed weekly will allow the therapist to remove pigmentation layer by layer.

Make sure to wear a high factor skin protection at all times during and after treatment to prevent pigmentation recurring.

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Client Testimonial: “Jodie is extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the IPL treatment sessions. She explains the process and what to expect so that you are put at ease from the first consultation. During my IPL sessions, Jodie marked up the areas and avoided any moles or damaged skin, then preps using the cooler handle before a light shot. The light shot itself really doesn’t hurt, it’s done in seconds. The fact the skin is cooled first makes this an easy process to tolerate. I genuinely didn’t feel in pain at all and Jodie applied a lovely aloe balm to soothe the skin straight away. If anything I felt my appointments were more of a therapy as I knew I would be hair free come my holiday. After each session I came away feeling the progress getting better and better and by week 5 there was hardly any hair growth. I didn’t feel the need to shave anymore. I felt more confident and there is much less maintenance at home now which means I have more time for other things. I would highly recommend IPL hair removal by SkinBase and with Jodie as she made me feel at ease from the moment I asked about it and the difference it makes is life changing for someone who wasn’t so confident in her skin. I can’t wait for Summer and my holiday. Thanks Jodie & SkinBase.”