The right skincare for pigment spots
Pigment spots can be a common sign of skin aging, but they are more than just a cosmetic issue. We'll show you what pigment spots are, how they develop, whether they can be harmful, and what you can do if your pigment spots bother you.
Overview of pigment spots
- Pigment spots are a hyperpigmentation of the skin.
- They are caused by an overproduction of melanin in the skin cells.
- You can recognize them by dark spots that stand out from the surrounding skin.
- Freckles and age spots are also considered pigment spots.
- UV rays are the most common cause of hyperpigmentation.
- Hormonal fluctuations, increasing age, or genetic predisposition can also lead to spots on the skin.
- Sunscreen with a high SPF is the best prevention.
- Pigment spots can be permanent.
- Active ingredients such as niacinamide can reduce the spots in the long term.
Pigment spots are caused by too much melanin.
Pigment spots appear as dark, often patchy areas on the skin that may stand out from the surrounding skin. They develop when skin cells produce too much melanin – the pigment that gives our skin its color. This is why pigment spots are also called hyperpigmentation.
Excessive pigmentation can manifest in various forms on the skin. Typical pigment spots include freckles on the face – but age spots or melasma (pigmentation disorder) also belong to the category of hyperpigmentation.
Pigment spots are primarily caused by UV rays.
Increased melanin production can be caused by various factors. Besides genetic predisposition, increasing age, and hormonal fluctuations (e.g., during hormonal contraception or pregnancy), age spots primarily develop when UV rays penetrate the skin layers. There, UVA rays stimulate the production of melanin pigment, resulting in a noticeable change in skin color and tanning. However, in some people, unprotected sun exposure also leads to uneven pigmentation and the formation of dark spots on the skin.
Do pigment spots stay in the skin forever?
Not necessarily! Hyperpigmentation can be permanent, but it can also fade over time or be reduced with special care products.
Persistent cases include, for example, age spots that appear after years of unprotected sun exposure. However, if the spots are not severe, or are caused by hormonal changes, they can disappear again – for example, when the responsible hormonal medication is discontinued.
Light pigment spots are generally harmless.
Hyperpigmentation is primarily a cosmetic issue, especially when it occurs on the face. However, if you notice that your pigment spots are becoming significantly darker or changing shape, you should have them examined by a dermatologist, as in rare cases they can also be a sign of conditions such as skin cancer.
Note: If your skin already shows pigment spots, you should definitely protect the affected areas from UV rays by applying a high SPF sunscreen daily!
Niacinamide can reduce pigment spots.
The most effective way to prevent age spots is thorough sun protection through clothing and sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Make sure to apply sunscreen to exposed skin first thing in the morning and reapply regularly, especially after heavy sweating or swimming. Our Sun Care Bundle Plus protects your skin with SPF 50+ and SPF 30 on your face, lips, and body from the sun and UV-induced age spots.
If you already have age spots, you can care for your skin with the active ingredient niacinamide. Niacinamide soothes redness, reduces sebum production, refines pores, and can also reduce hyperpigmentation. It's important that the skin is supplied with the active ingredient over a longer period – for example, by applying our new face serum every morning. The serum contains not only niacinamide but also a dual hyaluronic acid complex that refreshes, firms, and smooths the skin.
The right skin care for pigment spots
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The right skincare for pigment spots
Pigment spots can be a common sign of skin aging, but they are more than just a cosmetic issue. We'll show you what pigment spots are, how they develop, whether they can be harmful, and what you can do if your pigment spots bother you.
Overview of pigment spots
Pigment spots are caused by too much melanin.
Pigment spots appear as dark, often patchy areas on the skin that may stand out from the surrounding skin. They develop when skin cells produce too much melanin – the pigment that gives our skin its color. This is why pigment spots are also called hyperpigmentation.
Excessive pigmentation can manifest in various forms on the skin. Typical pigment spots include freckles on the face – but age spots or melasma (pigmentation disorder) also belong to the category of hyperpigmentation.
Pigment spots are primarily caused by UV rays.
Increased melanin production can be caused by various factors. Besides genetic predisposition, increasing age, and hormonal fluctuations (e.g., during hormonal contraception or pregnancy), age spots primarily develop when UV rays penetrate the skin layers. There, UVA rays stimulate the production of melanin pigment, resulting in a noticeable change in skin color and tanning. However, in some people, unprotected sun exposure also leads to uneven pigmentation and the formation of dark spots on the skin.
Do pigment spots stay in the skin forever?
Not necessarily! Hyperpigmentation can be permanent, but it can also fade over time or be reduced with special care products.
Persistent cases include, for example, age spots that appear after years of unprotected sun exposure. However, if the spots are not severe, or are caused by hormonal changes, they can disappear again – for example, when the responsible hormonal medication is discontinued.
Light pigment spots are generally harmless.
Hyperpigmentation is primarily a cosmetic issue, especially when it occurs on the face. However, if you notice that your pigment spots are becoming significantly darker or changing shape, you should have them examined by a dermatologist, as in rare cases they can also be a sign of conditions such as skin cancer.
Note: If your skin already shows pigment spots, you should definitely protect the affected areas from UV rays by applying a high SPF sunscreen daily!
Niacinamide can reduce pigment spots.
The most effective way to prevent age spots is thorough sun protection through clothing and sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Make sure to apply sunscreen to exposed skin first thing in the morning and reapply regularly, especially after heavy sweating or swimming. Our Sun Care Bundle Plus protects your skin with SPF 50+ and SPF 30 on your face, lips, and body from the sun and UV-induced age spots.
If you already have age spots, you can care for your skin with the active ingredient niacinamide. Niacinamide soothes redness, reduces sebum production, refines pores, and can also reduce hyperpigmentation. It's important that the skin is supplied with the active ingredient over a longer period – for example, by applying our new face serum every morning. The serum contains not only niacinamide but also a dual hyaluronic acid complex that refreshes, firms, and smooths the skin.