Lighten Those Brown Spots

So, the sun has left it's fingerprint on your face. The brown spots on our faces are indicators that there was plenty of time, not just in our cars, that we did not realize that we needed to protect ourselves. The good news is that are are some remedies for brown spots, as well some measures we can take to avoid future signs of damage.

Tyrosinase is an enzyme in the skin that catalyzes the production of melanin in the skin when the DNA in the skin is damaged. This is triggered by UV radiation from the sun as the body's way of protecting itself. When the danger to to the skin is gone, the cells called melanocytes, retract the melanin back into themselves. This is how a tan fades. Over time, these melanocytes become damaged and tired. They are no longer able to distribute the melanin evenly. The melanin then gets stuck in the skin in the form of a brown spot.

There are many ingredients that can aid in reducing brown spots. Here are some of the most effective ingredients as well as the products that we recommend to help make your skin glow.

Rumex- Derived from the plant Western Dock, this botanical is a tyrosinase inhibitor. This means it blocks the action of the enzyme that produce melanin. Studies have shown that when Rumex is combined with Kojic Acid and Arbutin, as in IMAGE Ageless Total Skin Lightening Serum, it's effectiveness is greatly increased.

Mulberry, Kojic Acid, Bearberry, Licorice- Botanical skin lighteners

Arbutin- Derived from the bearberry plant, a tyrosinase inhibitor

Hydroquinone- A skin "bleaching" ingredient. This is the only ingredient proven to "bleach" the skin. As well as decreasing the production of melanin, hydroquinone increases the breakdown of current melanin in in the skin. It will not, however, cause unwanted white spots. Hydroquinone is most effective when used in conjunction with glycolic acid. It is also imperative to use sunscreen during use. It is recommended that hydoquinone be used for 3 months at a time, with a 3 month break between sessions. It is available in either 2% or 4% formulations. The 2% formulations are available over the counter 4% formulations are available by prescription or through your dermatologist.

These ingredients can be found in many commercial products. Image Skin Care provides two options for skin lightening. Ageless Skin Lightening Serum and Ageless Skin Bleaching Serum provide the right combinations of ingredients to combat unwanted brown spots. The Lightening Serum is a must for anyone wanting to prevent brown spots as well as those suffering from redness associated with inflammation and rosacea. The Bleaching Serum can provide the extra boost to those who have already begun to see an increase in brown spots. Used in conjunction with the proper skin care regimen, they can be even more effective than on their own.

When shopping for lightening products keep the above mentioned ingredients in mind. Many product claim to brighten and lighten, but may do so with light reflecting ingredients or some other cosmetic ingredient. This may not be bad, but it will not address the problem on a cellular level. Better yet, make it easy on yourself, and ask your esthetician what she recommends next time you are in.

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