Skin types: Skin with melasma
Optimal care for skin with pigmentation spots: Achieve an even complexion with the right ingredients
Everyone wishes for smooth, clear, and radiant skin. Most of us, especially as we age, are not spared from pigmentation spots. In most cases, they are harmless to health but usually bother us aesthetically. For a long time, laser therapy was considered the only method to remove these small blemishes, but we have good news for you: below, you will not only learn how pigmentation spots form and how to prevent them, but we will also provide you with the necessary information on how to actively combat pigmentation spots through care with the right ingredients and ensure a clear and smooth complexion.
Facts and Interesting Information about Pigment Spots
Pigment spots simply explained!
What are pigment spots and how do they differ?
Pigment spots (also called hyperpigmentation) are flat light brown to black spots on the skin caused by an overproduction of melanin. Pigment spots vary in their shape and size. There are different forms of hyperpigmentation, most commonly they are:
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Age spots:
They are caused by UV radiation. Therefore, they mainly appear on areas that are particularly frequently exposed to the sun, namely the face, the backs of the hands, and the extensor sides of the forearms. They are usually small, slightly darker spots on the skin. -
Melasma:
They often occur as a result of hormonal changes. They can especially appear during the use of birth control pills, in menopause, and during pregnancy. The hyperpigmentations are recognizable by spots that are usually larger and have a dark coloration. Like age spots, they most commonly appear on the arms and face, as these areas are particularly exposed to the sun. -
Freckles:
They are small, brown spots that arise due to a genetic defect: the pigment-producing melanocytes produce too much melanin, so it does not distribute evenly in the skin cells. The intense UV radiation in summer causes the melanin to be released even more intensely, making the freckles more pronounced. Don't worry: they belong to benign pigment disorders that do not produce new melanocytes and are therefore harmless. The intensity and number of spots decrease again in autumn with less sunlight exposure.
In summary, the following factors promote the development of various pigment spots:
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Sun exposure
Your skin is exposed daily to harmful UVA and UVB rays. They are the main cause of the development of pigmentation disorders on your skin. That is why pigmentation spots mostly appear on facial and body areas that are particularly exposed to the sun. -
Disposition
Pigment spots can certainly also be a genetic trait that has accompanied you since birth. Genetically predisposed pigment spots include freckles, birthmarks, and liver spots. -
Hormone balance
Pigment spots often develop during hormonal changes in pregnancy. A pigment disorder can also develop due to the use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapies. In these cases, the pigment disorders resolve on their own once the hormonal balance is restored. -
Inflammations
Pigment spots usually occur due to scarring after skin inflammations. Acne scars are a common example.
The right ingredients for skin with pigmentation spots
For the treatment and prevention of pigmentation spots, Doctor Mi! medical skincare exclusively uses clinically proven active ingredients that enable you to reduce the pigmentation spots on your skin. It completely avoids additional ingredients that burden your skin but do not provide skin type-specific benefits for you. In particular, the following active ingredients play a very important role in the treatment of pigmentation spots:
- Retinol/Vitamin A1
- Ascorbic acid/Vitamin C
- Ectoin®
- Extremoin®
- Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
- Pantothenic acid/Vitamin B5
- SyriCalm ™ CLR
- Panthenol
- Acetylglucosamin
- Oligo-hyaluronic acid
- ProRenew Complex CLR™
Tip: To ensure that your skin benefits from the desired effect you intend, you should rely exclusively on evidence-based, i.e., study-proven active ingredients. All products from Doctor Mi! medical skincare contain only ingredients with scientifically proven efficacy.
Recommendation: The deep-acting TECMi!® deep technology If you want to care for your skin sustainably, you should choose products that are capable of penetrating the deep layers of the skin. Doctor Mi! medical skincare with the unique TECMi!® deep technology offers two important advantages: The encapsulated molecules are more resistant and resilient to environmental influences such as light. The double encapsulation ensures that the ingredients penetrate deeply into the dermis and do not sit on the skin. With this special technological feature that makes Doctor Mi! medical skincare unique, our products enable you to achieve optimal effectiveness without unwanted side effects.
Clarify and protect skin with pigment spots optimally and effectively
To fight pigmentation spots and achieve noticeable results within the first three months of your skincare routine using the right ingredients for your skin type, it is important that you understand the needs of your skin with pigmentation spots. This way, you can give your skin exactly what it needs. Your complexion will thank you with an even glow.
Note our following tips and say goodbye to an uneven complexion:
- Stabilize the pH value of your skin and help it retain moisture better: Especially skin with pigmentation disorders requires daily care with the right ingredients for it, as the skin's own protective functions, especially for healthy defense against environmental influences due to the uneven distribution of melanin, are not fully guaranteed. Make sure that you do not use overly aggressive cleansing products during your daily cleansing. Overly aggressive products weaken your already compromised skin barrier and make your skin more susceptible to further pigmentation disorders. Therefore, rely on deep-acting but gentle products whose composition is optimally adapted to your skin type. The gentle cleansing gel CLEAN from Doctor Mi! regulates fatty acids and reduces the skin's sebum production, while the contained antioxidants inhibit inflammation and fend off external influences. The vitamin B5 contained in CLEAN (also called pantothenic acid) is specifically delivered to the deeper skin layers through the TECMi!® encapsulation technology and soothes your skin already during cleansing.
- Smooth your complexion by using a daily peeling that does not irritate your skin while simultaneously removing dead skin flakes. We recommend the peeling PEEL included in the MELASMA-SET, as it contains acetylglucosamine molecules that show excellent effects on pigmentation disorders. The peeling particles contained in Peel consist of crushed cherry pits and are therefore 100% natural in origin.
- Reduce the melanin content of your skin by specifically using ingredients in your daily care that help you effectively and steadily reduce pigmentation disorders. We recommend incorporating a day and night cream based on retinol into your daily care routine. The Doctor Mi! day care DAY is part of our MELASMA-SET and is highly effective against pigmentation spots. Thanks to the melanin-regulating vitamin A, retinol, which is contained in a high-quality form and doubly encapsulated by the TECMi!® technology, DAY can successfully support your skin from deep within, as it can penetrate the lower layers of the skin. This results in a more even and clarified complexion. Use NIGHT in the evening to give your skin the opportunity to optimally regenerate overnight. In addition to our highly concentrated TECMi!® retinol, our anti-aging night cream NIGHT also contains several other high-quality active ingredients: for example, the probiotic ProRenew COMPLEX CLR™, an evidence-based active ingredient that protects your skin barrier and accelerates your skin's renewal. Vitamin B3 balances your skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties; additionally, SyriCalm ® CLR accelerates wound healing and is therefore a helpful active ingredient for treating pigmentation disorders. Your skin's own protective functions for cell renewal are activated and existing pigmentation spots are reduced.
- Activate the cell protection and skin renewal processes of your skin by regularly giving it an extra portion of attention with the right care products: RED is included in the MELASMA-SET and is a true miracle cure for pigmentation spots: The high concentration of retinol is doubly encapsulated by the TECMi!® technology and penetrates deep into the lower skin layers, boosting your skin from within. What makes RED special is the entire active ingredient complex of Doctor Mi!'s superhero against pigmentation spots, as the contained retinol effectively minimizes hyperpigmentation and at the same time protects against environmental influences through ingredients like Ectoin and Extremoin®, while also stimulating your skin's self-healing processes to reverse already existing skin changes and damage.
- Optimize the effect of the right products with our MELASMA SET containing the DERMAROLLER: Thanks to its fine and sharp needles, the Doctor Mi! DERMAROLLER for face and body causes minimal but controlled micro-injuries in your upper skin layer. This way, microneedling (the use of the dermaroller) stimulates your cells from the outside and promotes their cell renewal.
- Give your skin a little luxury regularly and as needed: with the face mask MASK from Doctor Mi! Treat yourself to a highly concentrated treatment that gently but reliably helps your skin achieve a healthy glow and smooths your complexion. Thanks to selected active ingredients contained in a highly concentrated form, MASK cares for your skin without irritating it. As a well-tolerated and extremely gentle retinol face mask, MASK exclusively supports the path to smooth, even skin and a rejuvenated complexion. In addition to the special TECMi® retinol, the product is distinguished by valuable omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E and specifically protects your skin from drying out. Ceramides support elasticity for healthy and radiant skin. The result: skin supplied with all the necessary nutrients, visibly smoothed and radiating a healthy glow.
- Protect your skin with a sun protection factor of 50+. Especially for pigmentation spots, a shield against UVA and UVB radiation is mandatory to prevent pigmentation disorders and to avoid malignant changes in moles.
Extra tips for optimal care for skin with pigmentation spots
Reminder: A consistent skincare routine, in which the products used are tailored to your specific skin type, is especially crucial for maintaining a healthy complexion in skin with pigmentation disorders. Below you will find an overview of the facial and body areas that can also be affected by pigmentation disorders and are often forgotten:
Lips
Our lips, like the rest of our face, are constantly exposed to environmental influences. Additionally, the skin on the lips is particularly sensitive: unlike other areas of skin, lips do not have sebaceous glands. Consequently, they lack the ability to protect themselves through sebum production and tend to become dry. Think about proper care, because pigmentation spots on the lips, especially at the lip border, are not uncommon: LIP is part of our MELASMA-SET and contains natural and pure jojoba oil, cold-pressed olive oil, castor oil, mango butter, luxurious argan oil, as well as vitamins E and C. Thanks to its skin-renewing and moisturizing effect, you can be sure of full, soft, and deeply cared-for lips.
Eyes
The skin around your eyes is inherently thinner than the rest of your facial skin. Therefore, special care is needed in this area to prevent and eliminate pigmentation spots, in order to maintain a bright and smooth appearance. Use EYE and kill two birds with one stone: since the included anti-aging active ingredient retinol also has pigment-balancing effects, you prevent wrinkles and lines and lighten dark circles.
Body & Hands
Your hands and your body deserve the protection they need to avoid pigmentation spots on the back of the hands, arms, thighs, and décolleté, and to balance existing pigmentation disorders. Our firming retinol-containing BODY&HAND not only promotes collagen production and firms your connective tissue: it nourishes your skin with many effective active ingredients that support your skin barrier and prevent pigmentation spots. Aloe Vera, known for its moisturizing properties, counteracts environmental influences and irritated skin. High-quality shea butter nourishes and protects your skin and preserves it from skin changes.
Care set for skin with pigmentation spots: The Doctor Mi! MELASMA SET
Make your skin glow with the products from Doctor Mi! medical skincare. With our MELASMA SET, you provide your skin with the right ingredients for an even and fresh complexion. It contains both gentle cleansing products as well as effective care products for day and night. The MELASMA products are excellent for skin with pigmentation disorders and help you make your complexion look smooth and healthy.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Skin with Pigmentation Spots
Here you will get concrete answers to the frequently asked questions about skin with pigmentation spots.
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Can retinol be used for the treatment of pigmentation spots?
It can not only be used, it should even be used. Through the effective regulation of the cell cycle, TECMi Retinol successfully balances pigmentation. It is important to have an intelligent overall concept for the permanent reduction of pigmentation disorders. With the Doctor Mi! MELASMA-SET, you have everything you need to achieve an even and uniform complexion.
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What is special about the TECMi!® deep technology?
Thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, the skincare products against pigmentation spots from Doctor Mi! medical skincare enable particularly effective results. By double-encapsulating the active ingredient molecules, they reach the deeper skin layer (the so-called dermis) directly and well-protected, where they can achieve optimal effects. Your skin benefits from this as your skin cells are stimulated. This way, you achieve clear improvements in your complexion within 6-12 weeks.
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Are pigment spots dangerous?
Pigment spots are harmless in most cases. They can be caused by various factors and are usually harmless. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to monitor the discolored areas in order to detect any changes and to consult a dermatologist if you notice any irregularities.
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Does make-up have a negative effect on pigmentation spots?
The use of make-up or other beauty products that help you cover unwanted spots does not affect the development of pigmentation disorders. Remember to always remove your make-up thoroughly and use a gentle care product to avoid unnecessary skin irritation and inflammation.
An even complexion with Doctor Mi! medical skincare
Skin with pigmentation spots deserves the right care to reach its full potential and maintain a smooth and fresh complexion. Doctor Mi! medical skincare relies on clinically proven active ingredients that ensure a smooth complexion, regenerate your skin, and support its natural protective functions. The highly effective care products stimulate your skin's cell renewal and give you a healthy and radiant complexion.
