Spotless Serum

In most cases, hyperpigmentation is a result of overproduction of melanin in our skin at specific areas. Long exposure to sunlight (age spots), hormonal changes (melasma), certain skin conditions (like acne) or skin injuries stimulate excess production of melanin leading to dark spots & hyperpigmentation.

Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation may fade or worsen with time, depending on the cause. Dark Spots caused due to skin conditions like acne or injury may fade naturally, but it takes a long time (upto 2 years). Hyperpigmentation caused due to long exposure to sunlight (age spots) worsen with time. It is very important to apply sunscreen (SPF50) during sun exposure.

Based on the cause, there are 3 types of hyperpigmentation.
Sun-induced Hyperpigmentation - Due to long exposure to sunlight, skin produces excess melanin to block UV light leading to dark spots & patches.
Hormonal Hyperpigmentation (Melasma) - Fluctuations in hormone levels (pregnancy/child birth/contraceptives) trigger melanocytes to overproduce melanin. Sun exposure leads to worsening of these spots/patches.
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation - Skin conditions such as Acne or Injuries are the prime causes of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or dark spots. They tend to fade with time, but it takes long (upto 2 years).

Using sun protection like Sunscreen (SPF50), along with covering our skin with clothes help to prevent UV exposure. Also, avoiding skin damage due to Acne or Injuires help to avoid dark spots.
Since, hyperpigmentation and dark spots occur due to excess melanin production, inhibiton of melanin production cycle by using skincare ingredients like Arbutin, Phytol (phyto-retinol), Vitamin C help to prevent dark spots.