When it comes to dark spot treatments, there are so many options out there that it can be hard to know where to start.
What ingredients should you look for? And most important, which ones will get rid of dark spots for good?
To answer these questions, SELF talked to several dermatologists to find out how they treat dark spots on the face. Because, as a beauty editor, my ultimate quest is to achieve flawless skin.
You know, the I-don’t-even-need-any-makeup type of complexion we all desire. But I’m not quite there yet.
What causes dark spots?
“Dark spots or hyperpigmentation are due to the overproduction of melanin in the skin by melanocytes,” plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, M.D., tells SELF.
This extra melanin can be triggered by a lot of different things, she says: “Hormones—both estrogen and progesterone—can increase the level of melanin—why pregnant women see dark spots that often lighten the following birth; the sun can increase the level of melanin—why we have more dark spots after the summer; and age can increase the size of the melanocytes—why we see dark age spots in older patients.”
Other factors, like skin irritation as a result of acne, waxing, and harsh scrubs, can also cause dark spots.
Now that you know where dark spots come from, keep reading to discover how to get rid of dark spots.
1. Vitamin C
Think beyond orange juice: Vitamin C can be used as a topical antioxidant that helps to block free radicals from causing oxidative damage to the skin (which can lead to wrinkles and a dull complexion, among other things).
Read the complete article at Self.com
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