Pigmentation Tips

What is hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are two conditions that affect the skin's colour. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an increase in melanin, a pigment that gives colour to the skin. This can happen because of excess sun exposure, acne scarring, hormonal imbalances, ageing or even as a side effect of certain medications.

Hypopigmentation is the opposite and happens when there is a decrease in melanin in the sk...more

Your skin is in need of sunlight to make and produce a vitamin which is vitamin d and this has been found to be very essential and important for the formation of bone. You should usually sit in the sun and bask for 5 to 15 minutes two to three times a week to get the sufficient amount of vitamin d that your body needs. There are cells present in the outer layer of your skin that contain melanin which is pigment that is responsible for the protection of your skin from the harm...more

गोरी और चमकदार त्वचा हम सभी का सपना होती है।त्वचा को गोरा करने के लिए हम तमाम उपाय भी अपनाते हैं। तरह तरह के विज्ञापनों में भी दिखाया जाता है कि अगर हमारी त्वचा में मेलानिन कम हो जाएगा तो रंग गोरा हो सकता है।दरअसल हम सबकी त्वचा की संरचना अलग होती है। मेलेनिन की उपस्थिति और घनत्व हमारी त्वचा को गोरा या काला बनाने में प्रमुख भूमिका निभाते हैं। मेलेनिन एक पेगमेंट है जो बालों, त्वचा और आंखों के रंग को गहरा बनाता है। शरीर में जितना अधिक मेलेनिन का उत्पादन होता है, हमारी त्वचा उतनी...more

The pigment which is responsible for the black colour of our hairs, skin and eyes is called melanin. Every person has a different skin colour. To understand why there is a difference of skin colour from person to person we must know about the layers of the skin. The epidermis contains two types of cells the keratinocytes and the melanocytes. The melanocytes are present at the base of the epidermis and responsible for the production of melanin pigment. The melanosomes are the melanin factory insi...more

Is your skin pigmentation becoming uneven because of certain changes going on in your body? This condition is quite common in pregnant women. There are several forms of treatments that are available for the management of this issue and for restoring pigmentation and skin complexion. You can choose from various procedures according to your requirements, and desired results. It is possible to completely diminish the appearance of skin pigmentation. These advanced skin care techniques for pigmentat...more

With age, the skin begins to deteriorate and gradually lose its function and appearance. The underlying layers of collagen, which give it the firmness and elasticity begin to gradually break down, leading to sagging of the skin, dark spots and pigments, and dull, lusterless skin.

This causes cosmetic and psychological concerns, given that most people (especially women) become extremely conscious about these and want to avoid these ageing effects of skin. Over the past few decades, sk...more

Is your skin pigmentation becoming uneven because of certain changes going on in your body? This condition is quite common in pregnant women. There are several forms of treatments that are available for the management of this issue and for restoring pigmentation and skin complexion. You can choose from various procedures according to your requirements, and desired results. It is possible to completely diminish the appearance of skin pigmentation. These advanced skin care techniques for pigmentat...more

Every girl dreams of blemish-free skin that glows and can remain youthful forever. However, this remains a dream for many. Most people are unhappy with their skin as they combat various common issues such as dark spots, hyperpigmentation, etc.

The skin has a pigment known as melanin in the underlying layers, which gives our skin its color. Greater the amount of melanin, darker is a person s complexion. Hyperpigmentation is when there are some areas of the skin that are darker than the ...more

Most skin problems develop due to external damage. However, skin problems may also occur due to internal problems, such as an unhealthy diet and lifestyle issues. One of the fairly common problems is skin pigmentation.

What is skin pigmentation?
Skin pigmentation primarily refers to the change in skin colour in patches across the body. These could occur all over the body including your face. Skin pigmentation problems primarily include:

Hyperpigmentation: The darkening of t...more

Hyperpigmentation of the skin can lead to dark patches and uneven skin colour, and it is caused by excessive melanin production. It can affect any part of the body, including the arms, legs, hands and even face. The root cause behind excessive melanin production is normally due to hormonal alterations in the body and other health issues. External factors like skin injury, burning, stress, chemical contact and even excessive sun exposure may lead to hyperpigmentation.

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