Hyperpigmentation is the appearance of dark marks, spots, and splotches on the face and skin. It’s largely due to – or made worse by – sun exposure. We distinguish between all kinds of hyperpigmentation and, in professional treatments, have a number of treatment strategies, dependent on the exact cause, extent, and location of the skin damage.
Prevent and treat:
- Dark marks
- Mottled pigmentation
- Uneven skin colour
- Thick make-up application
- Hormonal pigmentation (Melasma and Chloasma)
- Solar pigmentation
- Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- Acne scarring
Here are a few powerful professional hyperpigmentation treatments, plus a few awesome pigmentation products to take home with you.
Your concerns
There are 3 types of hyperpigmentation, based on what the main trigger is:
- Sun-induced hyperpigmentation is caused by sun exposure – melanin is your body’s natural sunscreen, so more sun means more pigment.
- Hormonal hyperpigmentation is a result of fluctuations in hormones – common to pregnant women (melasma or chloasma) and women taking contraceptives.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is common after an inflamed wound heals – most common with acne scarring.
In all 3 cases, however, the main aim of professional treatment is usually to help reduce the visible pigmentation by promoting exfoliation.
Faster results
Generally speaking, the more exfoliation the treatment can produce in treating hyperpigmentation, the faster the results will become visible. So, a little flaking and peeling of the skin is usually required. Which means there needs to be a little downtime after each peel.
Light, non-peeling treatments can work just as effectively, but this requires more treatments over a longer period of time to achieve the same results.
PROFESSIONAL PIGMENTATION TREATMENTS
Professional Beta Skin Peel
Salicylic acid is a lipid-soluble beta-hydroxy acid that is derived from the bark of a willow tree. In the Beta Peel treatment, we used it for its effect on the lipid found in the corneum of the skin. This self-neutralising formulation is also effective in comedones (black and whiteheads) and congestion. The treatment will, especially with the first few treatments, cause some dryness of skin and flaking.
Professional Beta Peel with Retinol
In cases where more flaking is required, the skincare therapist might add retinol to your treatment. This may be done in the skin where the pigmentation is resistant to treatment or where the skin is not peeling adequately.
Professional Beta Peel with TCA Spot Treatments
This treatment combines the beta skin peel with spot treatments of TCA – the strongest type of chemical skin peel available from Lamelle. It’s designed for treatment-resistant pigmented and is especially popular in the treatment of solar pigmentation in more aged skin.
Augmented Professional Beta Peel
This treatment incorporates all 3 peels in one treatment: Beta Peel, TCA, and retinol. This treatment means the change in your skin can be quite drastic – social downtime should be expected. It’s chosen for severe aging, resistant pigmentation, and skin that requires aggressive intervention. Note: This treatment often requires a pre-treatment program of two weeks before the treatment can start.
Where to get these professional pigmentation treatments
The best way to get the most advanced hyperpigmentation skin treatments is to speak to your Lamelle approved skin therapist or doctor. She is trained to do a thorough skin assessment before advising you on the treatments that are best for your individual skin needs.
For more information on what causes hyperpigmentation, have a look at our info on dark spots and pigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation treatments at home
Your therapist or doctor will also advise on the best dark spot creams, serums, and products to use for pigment. Here is a few hyperpigmentation home treatments you might be interested in:
- Prepare skin cells for home care with Skin Essence
- Treat hyperpigmentation and brighten with Lamelle Luminesce
- Also, get the inside-out treatment with Lamelle Ovelle D3
- Supercharge the dark spot treatment with Brighter Serum and Brighter Concentrate under our Lamelle Correctives