What is hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is patches of skin that become darker than the rest of the skin, and the most common types are sun spots, melasma and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation happens due to an excess production of melanin in the skin, and can be caused by a number of factors including sun exposure, injury, hormonal changes, or genetics.

Key skincare ingredients to target hyperpigmentation

Vitamin C

As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps to fade dark spots. Used usually for brightening and reviving the skin, it can be an incredible ingredient to help with hyperpigmentation. Also, you’ll be left with a refreshed complexion! 

Lactic acid

With powerful effects of stimulating collagen production, lactic acid helps with skin dullness and rough texture of the skin. Lactic acid is a hero ingredient in many ways, but especially helps with reducing hyperpigmentation. 

Salicylic acid

Helping to get rid of excess oil on the surface of the skin, salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that reduces inflammation caused by hyperpigmentation. By helping to reduce impurities of the skin’s surface, this prevents clogged pores which can lead to an uneven skin tone. 

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid and gently removes layers of built-up pigment. As an ingredient for brightening the skin, glycolic acid gets rid of dead skin by exfoliating the skin and reduces surface discolouration. 

 

SKINPROJECT: The New Wave of Chemical Peels

With skin-enriching ingredients and nourishing properties, the clinically backed SKINPROJECT range treats hyperpigmentation whilst restoring radiance for a glowy complexion. Reviving the skin to combat skin dullness, SKINPROJECT treatments aim to help skin concerns and promote healthy skin. So, what is included in the range? 

SRT

We’ve discussed the benefits of salicylic acid, and that’s what SRT consists of alongside other skin enriching ingredients. SKINPROJECT Nanopeel SRT helps to reduce scars, enlarged pores, folliculitis, hyperpigmentation, light ageing and stretch marks. 

JESSNER

Including salicylic acid and lactic acid, SKINPROJECT Nanopeel Jessner rejuvenates the skin and especially targets hyperpigmentation with these effective actives in addition to other skin enriching ingredients. Alongside helping with hyperpigmentation, it also helps with keratosis and melasma. 

EYE

SKINPROJECT Nanopeel Eye can be applied topically to the eye area to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, sun damage and age spots. Including the effective ingredient of glycolic acid, this peel restores radiance and brightens the skin! 

Round-Up: What Is The Best Chemical Peel For Hyperpigmentation?

There are a plethora of chemical peels out there to choose from. It can be easy to be overwhelmed with different options available on the market, especially with a specific skin condition to target. No skin is the same, so it’s important to get guidance from a professional, whether that’s an aesthetics practitioner or a dermatologist before you make any decisions.

SKINPROJECT includes ingredients such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid to treat hyperpigmentation, offering a whole realm of benefits to rejuvenate the skin. With as little as four steps, SKINPROJECT is a quick and simple treatment for effective hyperpigmentation. Find out more about SKINPROJECT chemical peels today and ask your local aesthetics clinic about arranging a treatment.