Over the years I’ve had many clients come into my spa asking how to combat uneven pigmentation damage in the skin. So, I decided to put this little article together for anyone struggling with pigmentation problems. This particular article will provide you with some extra information on the pigmentation disorder called Melasma.

Hyper-pigmentation is caused by an overproduction of melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by the melanocyte cell that lives in the skin. It is the melanocytes job to produce pigmentation to protect the DNA, as well as the physical structures of the skin. When skin, and more specifically melanocytes, feel that they are being over exposed to UV they start producing melanin. This melanin acts like little umbrellas to shield the skin cells from being damaged by UV. This is the process the skin goes through when we get a tan. In some cases, the melanin is produced in an uneven fashion and can show up as pigmentation or “sun spots” on the face. And in other cases, this process can go into hyper-drive, over-producing in certain areas - causing uneven, unwanted pigmentation blotches.

While not all pigmentation caused by melasma will always clear up with treatment, there are certainly things you can do to minimize the appearance of discoloration and prevent it from worsening. Read more to see how you can combat melasma and pigmentation damage!