Hot or Not Beauty

Were you a sun worshipper when you were younger? Has your skin rebelled and produced an abundance of “age” or “sun” spots? Or, are you a women of color with uneven skin tone? Some parts of your skin lighter, some darker? Have you entered menopause, only to find that your skin has taken on an uneven tone? Have you been a victim of acne, only to find that you have residual marks from the inflammation of previous breakouts. Does a day in the sun increase your freckle count? Are your hormones out of control due to menopause, pregnancy or taking the pill and you see the evidence of excessive pigment on your face? All of these different scenarios are classic signs of hyperpigmentation.

What is hyperpigmentation? Well, let’s just breakdown the word. Hyper — excessive, abuandance. Pigmentation (pigment) –coloring or melanin.
According to Wikipedia:
In dermatology, hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails caused by increased melanin. Hyperpigmentation may be caused by sun damage, inflammation from acne, or other skin injuries.[1] People with darker asian, east indian, middle eastern, hispanic, or african skin tones are also more prone to hyperpigmentation especially if they have excess sun exposure . It is also associated with a number of diseases or conditions,

Of course, professional skin care from a Dermatologist or an Aesthetician is the best way to improve hyperpigmentation. But, if you have to do it yourself, what steps should you take? What products can you safely use to improve the overall tone of your skin? We aren’t talking Michael Jackson lightening, but returning your skin to it’s natural tone.
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