CosBeauty Magazine #102

BEAUTY
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Hyperpigmentation in any of its forms – including
age spots, freckles and melasma – is a difficult beast
to control any time of the year, but especially during
summer. Hyperpigmentation is usually a result of sun
exposure, genetics and/or hormonal imbalances.
Wearing sunscreen is the best defence against
hyperpigmentation. Research also shows that a high
concentration of Vitamin C can significantly improve
brown spots. Vitamin A, in the form of stabilised retinol,
is also beneficial. It enables surface hyperpigmented
cells to be sloughed off, as well as helping to reduce
melanin production. Vitamin B3/Niacinamide, another
ingredient commonly found in specific pigmentationfighting
skincare products, helps prevent transfer
of the melanin pigment from the melanocyte to
the keratinocyte in the epidermis. A multi-pronged
approach is usually the best way to help tackle and
manage the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
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1. Clinique Even Better Clinical
Radical Dark Spot Corrector +
Interrupter, $132, 2. Sisley Phyto
Blanc Le Concentrate 20ml,
$535, 3. Caudalie Vinoperfect
Complexion Correcting Serum,
$104, 4. Société Even Out
Dark Spot Corrector, $155,
5. Environ Intense C-Boost
Mela-Even Cream, $125, 6. Ella
Baché Retinol Night Treatment
Serum, $145, 7. Aspect Dr
Complete Pigment Plus, $130,
8. PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro,
$260, 9. Omorfi Skin Correcting
Niacinamide Formula, $59