Here’s Why You Might Be Facing Pigmentation and What You Can Do about It

There are many woes in our life in summers but the biggest of them all has to be pigmentation. It stands in the way of our dreams of that glowy complexion we keep striving towards. Many of us may be experiencing pigmentation (or hyperpigmentation) without even realizing it because the terms are too technical and not explained enough. Here’s an explainer and all its solutions.

 

Why Are We More Prone To It?

Pigmentation refers to the coloring of your skin. Hyperpigmentation is a form of pigmentation which refers to spots forming on your face, and a concentration of color on your face. This is mostly caused by sun exposure (hello, Pakistani summers especially) and also after pimples. The spots that remain on your face like stubborn little reminders are a form of hyperpigmentation. The whole biological thing is overly complicated but what we care about in simple terms is the overproduction of melanin (color) in one concentrated area on the face

We’re not told this enough but we, as brown people, are more prone to pigmentation on our faces. This is because as brown people we already have more melanin, to begin with. Melanin is what makes us gorgeous brunettes, it’s what gives us those beautiful brown eyes and the dusky complexion. So, when external stressors like acne or sun trigger melanin production even a little more, we’re disadvantaged in terms of hyperpigmentation.

Fail-proof Treatment

Before we get down to the ultimate hyperpigmentation treatment, you need to know some lifesaving tips. One of those is that no product, no active ingredient and no treatment will save you from hyperpigmentation unless you’re diligently protecting yourself from the sun. This includes a strict sunscreen routine— reapplication throughout the day is a must. Get a hat if you must and make it chic! Take on an umbrella if you have to.

The second tip will be exasperating but here it is: be patient. Pigmentation does not come on your face overnight and it also will not go overnight. Hyperpigmentation treatments and products start showing results after at least six weeks. Expecting them to work before that will only be counterproductive.

 

The Best Hyperpigmentation Treatment

Rosehip oil is a pressed seed oil also known as rosehip seed oil. It’s an essential oil that has been praised for many generations for its healing properties and is one of the most popular skincare products in the industry right now.

Rosehip oil has regenerative and healing properties and has been used for scars and acne marks for a long. It promises great results! It has a high concentration of Vitamin A, B vitamins, and Vitamin E all of which also help fight free radicals. Rosehip oil also intensely hydrates and moisturizes your skin, improving skin elasticity greatly. Lastly, it calms inflammation and fights acne. It’s a powerhouse product that will combat hyperpigmentation with patience and care.