DARK SPOTS – Causes, Preventation, Solutions

Dark spots, also known as Sunspots, Solar Lentignas or Liver Spots, are commonly found on the face, hands and arms.

CAUSES

Most common causes are :

Sun Exposure
The sun’s UV Rays can damage the skin cells, causing them to produce more melanin. This leads to the development of dark spots.

Hormonal Changes
Hormonal levels can cause dark spots. This is particularly common during pregnancy and menopause.

Inflammation
Inflammation caused by various skin conditions can lead to the development of dark spots. Skin conditions that cause inflammation, such as psoriasis and eczema, can damage skin cells, increasing melanin production and developing dark spots.

Ethnicity
People with darker skin tones are more prone to developing dark spots than those with lighter skin.

Genetics
Some may be predisposed to developing dark spots due to their genetics.

Diabetes
One of the most common causes of dark spots is diabetes, which can damage the small blood vessels in the skin leading to a decrease in blood flow and an increase in pigmentation. This can cause the development of dark spots on the skin.

Age
As we get older our skin becomes less elastic and more prone to wrinkles and age spots.

PREVENTION

• Wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day can help
  reduce your risk of dark spot formation.
• Avoid tanning beds, as they emit UV rays which damage skin and
  lead to dark spots.
• Smoking is known to damage the collagen in your skin which will
  lead to premature aging and dark spots.

SOLUTIONS

There are many treatments to address dark spots.

Some of the treatments offered at Kikiskin&bodyspa that address dark pigmentation are:

• Glo 2 Illuminate
• Hydrafacial
• PRX
• VI Peel

New additions to Kiki Skin & Body Spa skincare products:

Advanced Spot Corrector Serum and Advanced Brightening Cream

SERUM
This Serum is an Advanced, active formula to target dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. It is designed to interfere
and stop melanin production helping reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration caused by sun damage, hormonal changes and acne scars. The Serum is enriched with powerful key ingredients that work together to create a one-of-a-kind formula.

CREAM
This Advanced Cream helps to improve brightness and discoloration on the skin. 7 active ingredients target the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. When used with Spot Corrector Serum the powerful duo helps to interfere with Melanin Production reducing appearance of dark spots, age spots and discoloration caused by sun damage, hormonal changes and blemish scars.

If you are concerned about the appearance of dark pigmentation on your skin visit Kikiskin&bodyspa.com to learn more about treatments and at-home skincare products developed to reduce and be rid of them.