What it is and what it is for?
The spots that appear on the skin are pigmented marks, with no specific shape, which can be dark, light or have different colors.
Having different origins, pigment spots are caused by the high production of melanin, which occurs through too much sun exposure or due to a hormonal change or some local inflammation.
In order to mitigate these spots, the ideal is to start with treatments formulated for the same purpose.
What are the most used ingredients and their function?
The spot corrector treatments have several ingredients, the most effective and common being the following:
Glycolic acid, which has exfoliating benefits, which causes the elimination of dead cells in the skin, smoothing it out. In addition, it increases the levels of collagen in the skin, being great for improving skin texture, balancing oiliness and minimizing blemishes.
Vitamin C, an important component, given that it is a great antioxidant, helps to neutralize free radicals harmful to the skin, helps to reduce blemishes and discoloration and also stimulates the production of collagen in the skin.
Collagen, one of the most important proteins for the skin, as it strengthens and strengthens it.
Hyaluronic acid, a great moisturizer that helps increase the firmness of the skin.
Retinol, also known as vitamin A, an ingredient suitable for skin prone to hyperpigmentation. Retinol stimulates skin cells, causing them to reproduce and regenerate, attenuating blemishes, roughness, and irregularities in the texture of the skin.
Which types exist and what are their differences?
Serums, fluids and creams can be moisturizing or not, and their main focus is to combat hyperpigmentation, changing only its textures. Antirougeurs Jour Emulsion Hydratante Protectrice by Avène is a moisturizing cream that effectively attenuates spots. Melan Tran3x Depigmenting Concentrate by Mesoestetic is a serum that attenuates pigmentary imperfections and regulates melanin production.
There are also treatments that are locally applied, that is, which is placed directly on the affected area. This care visibly reduces the size and intensity of pigmentation spots, such as Concentré Correcteur Taches by Sisley.
Anti-spots care with sun protection fight skin spots and evens out your tone, while protecting you from the negative effects of sunlight, which is one of the biggest causes of hyperpigmentation. Cellular Radiance Emulsion SPF30 by La Prairie and Pigmentbio Daily Care SPF50+ by Bioderma are great references.
What is the most used packaging format and what are the most frequent sizes?
The packaging of the spots treatments can present a wide range, always depending also on its type, that is, if it is cream, serum, etc.
In the case of creams, the most common packaging is tube, but we can also find them in jars. Their quantity can vary from 30ml to 50ml.
Serums can vary from dosers to droppers, the most common amount being 30ml.
Products that are to be applied directly have a more precise tip to facilitate their application and usually have 10ml, 30ml and 50ml.
Fluids are usually dosers, but we can also find them in tubes. Fluids can have amounts of 30ml to 50ml.
Finally, those that provide sun protection have packaging that varies between tube, jar and dozer, ranging from 30ml to 50ml.
What to take into account when choosing a corrector spots treatment?
When choosing a spot correction treatment, it is very important to evaluate your skin type and understand if the treatment you want corresponds to the same. Otherwise, it may cause adverse effects to those desired.
You should choose a care that contains some of the ingredients mentioned above, as they are really beneficial and provide several benefits to the skin.
Another parameter to take into account is to know exactly which are the different treatments that exist and choose which one best suits your needs. You can also go to a specialist who will tell you which treatment is most recommended.
What are the recommendations for use and tips?
In order to improve your experience with the corrective treatment of spots, the most important, as mentioned earlier, is the choice of the product. That is, assess the needs of your skin and look for a product adapted to it.
A very important action is to clean the skin very well before applying the product, as the care penetrates better and has more effect on clean skin.
Any treatment for hyperpigmentation does not work if sun care is not available. Before applying your care, apply a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF30.
What are the pros and cons of using spot correctors?
The corrective treatments for spots can improve the skin so that it is free of blemishes and more uniform, but we must also take into account the disadvantages.
In certain cases, allergic reactions can be triggered by these products. In such cases, it will be important to check the composition of the product and make sure that none of them could be harmful to the skin.
Therefore, in order not to generate adverse effects, if you have any skin problem you should always consult specialists in order to be advised on the best type of treatment.
On the other hand, depending on the objective of the care, this can bring numerous benefits, such as: visibly reducing the spots and imperfections; smooth and brighten the skin texture; providing nourished, hydrated and smooth skin; promote more beautiful and healthy skin.
