Hyperpigmentation can refer to any darkening of the skin.
It occurs when melanin is overproduced in certain spots on the skin resulting in flat, darkened patches of skin that are light brown to black in colour, and can vary in size and shape.
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"Whether you have post-blemish scarring from a stubborn breakout, freckles that expanded into full-blown sunspots from excess exposure, or discoloration caused by a condition like eczema or psoriasis, the discoloration usually all falls under the umbrella of hyperpigmentation." - Allure.com
HOW TO TREAT HYPERPIGMENTATION WITH ZO SKIN HEALTH
- Melamin™ Skin Bleaching & Correcting Crème by ZO® SKIN HEALTH is a highly potent Rx bleaching solution that gradually lightens and inhibits hyperpigmentation by altering the natural processes that cause cell damage. Specifically created to help even skin tone by slowing melanin production, it dramatically reduces the appearance of chloasma, melasma, freckles and sun damage.
Melamin™ Skin Bleaching & Correcting Crème contains 4% hydroquinone, which is a highly effective treatment for moderate to severe hyperpigmentation, especially melasma. This potent compound gradually bleaches and lightens a wide variety of skin conditions and reduces sun damage. Hydroquinone should be used for a maximum treatment period of 5 months in order to avoid inflammation, rebound hyperpigmentation and reduced tolerance. After this treatment period, patients can maintain their results with the ZO® Non-Hydroquinone Brightening System.
- Melamix™ Skin Lightener & Blending Crème formulated specifically to be used with tretinoin. Contains 4% hydroquinone, which is used for the treatment of pigmentation. According to the ZO principles of skin health restoration, Stimulation is the process of improving both the epidermis and the dermis through use of tretinoin
Blending ( HQ + Retinoic Acid )
It helps with even pigment restoration
It utilises retinoic acid + hydroquinone
Reverses uneven distribution of melanin in keratinocytes
Restores normal and even color tone with blending action as opposed to using HQ alone
- Melamin-C™ Skin Bleaching and Correcting Crème Contains (4%) hydroquinone and 20% vitamin C combine together for optimal melanin inhibition to correct the most severe and advanced forms of hyperpigmentation.
BENEFITS
Maximum treatment for melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of hyperpigmentation
(4%) hydroquinone provides pigmentation reversal and inhibition
Helps enhance brightening of skin
Helps maximize the appearance of even skin tone
You can't correct or prevent either without sun protection.
Like we always advise our customers to use sunscreen. We recommend applying an SPF 30 or higher , even if you're just going to be inside sitting near a window. It also can't hurt to double up on the protection with a moisturizer that contains SPF. These are some of our favorites, in case you're curious. ( >>>>>>>Click here)
