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An effective way to get rid of age spots on the face is to accelerate the renewal and exfoliation of the skin, while simultaneously acting on the melanin pigment. Let’s talk about the tools that perform exactly these functions.
Features of whitening face serum
We want to warn you right away that a brightening serum is not an eraser that will instantly erase pigment spots that lie deep in the skin from the face. It’s not easy to influence them. Two types of cells are involved in the pigmentation process. Melanocytes synthesize the pigment melanin, and keratinocytes carry it to the surface.
The fight against pigmentation is a long and complex process.
Effective brightening serums usually include substances that act on melanin and components that help remove dead cells. Usually we are talking about acids. Since each brightening agent has its own principle of action, when choosing an anti-pigmentation serum, you should carefully study the description of the product and its action. Better to be comprehensive.
Useful Properties
What are brightening serums capable of?
Make skin smoother.
Give shine.
Reduce pigmentation.
Prevent the appearance of new age spots.
It is important to understand that whitening serums are not omnipotent. For example, they definitely cannot:
completely remove freckles and age spots that have already arisen;
change your natural complexion.
Composition
Lightening agents usually contain substances that act on the tyrosinase enzyme, which is involved in the production of pigment. Let’s call the main ones.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Arbutin
A derivative of hydroquinone, the most effective skin whitener. By interacting with skin enzymes, it acquires brightening properties.
Vitamin C
One of the most famous brightening ingredients. We talked about it in more detail here.
How to choose an anti-pigmentation serum
Anti-pigmentation products visibly even out skin tone.
Obviously, the fastest way to lighten age spots is to accelerate the renewal and exfoliation of the skin, while simultaneously targeting the melanin pigment. Combinations of retinoids, exfoliating and brightening ingredients are great for this.
However, skin-lightening ingredients can irritate your skin, so it’s important to find a product that’s balanced and use it exactly as directed. Better yet, contact a specialist who will draw up an individual plan to combat pigmentation, including not only serums, but also other cosmetics: cream, mask, cleansers.
Overview of the best remedies for age spots
The specialist will tell you which serum is better to choose for lightening age spots.
We at Healthy-Food have picked up a few worthy, in our opinion, products that make age spots less noticeable.
Serum against pigmentation Discoloration Defense Serum, SkinCeuticals
The novelty is a specially developed care for depigmentation and lightening even old age spots. The composition works due to tranexamic acid (it slows down the synthesis of melanin), niacinamide (prevents the spread of pigment) and the exfoliating Hepes component. Already after two weeks of application, the visibility of age spots is reduced by 41%.
Antioxidant gel Phloretin CF Gel, SkinCeuticals
Serum for even skin tone Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, Kiehl’s
How to use a brightening serum
Before using a brightening serum, read the instructions that come with it.
If you bought a brightening serum, carefully read the instructions and follow them strictly. But it is better to contact a specialist who will select the right care for individual indications. A skin care regimen for pigmented skin might look something like this:
2 times a week in the evening – intensive cleansing with peeling;
2 times a week – cream with retinoids (but not together with peeling);
in the morning – brightening serum and cream with SPF.
Lightening components can cause discomfort. Therefore, the use of soothing and restoring the protective barrier means is quite appropriate. Suitable ones can be found in lines for sensitive and reactive skin.