Treating & Preventing Hyperpigmentation

What is hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation occurs when your skin produces too much melanin, the natural pigment that gives skin its color. This overproduction creates dark spots, sun spots, or uneven patches that can appear on the face, neck, or body. It’s one of the most common skin concerns, affecting all skin types and tones.

What causes hyperpigmenation?

Hyperpigmentation is often triggered by:

• Blemishes & Inflammation – Post-acne marks and skin irritation can lead to dark spots (Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation).

• UV Exposure – The sun accelerates melanin production in the skin, causing hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, premature aging, and skin cancer.

• Heat – Triggers inflammation, which can worsen melasma and discoloration.

• Hormones stimulate excess melanin production, leading to dark patches (melasma) or an uneven skin tone. Hormonal hyperpigmentation is treatable! With a consistent skincare routine and regular professional treatments, you can achieve a brighter, more even complexion.

• Free Radicals – Environmental stressors like pollution and oxidative damage can darken pigmentation over time.

  
  

How to treat hyperpigmentation

Sunscreen is your skin's best defense against hyperpigmenatation and skin cancer. No matter the season, daily sunscreen is a must to protect your skin from UV damage, premature aging, and hyperpigmentation. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning and reapply every 2 hours, especially when outdoors!

Ingredients like Vitamin C, Peptides, Kojic Acid, and Arbutin act as tyrosinase inhibitors—they help slow down excess melanin production to fade dark spots and improve uneven skin tone. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) also supports a brighter, more balanced complexion by reducing inflammation and preventing excess pigment from surfacing.

Effectively treat hyperpigmentation with Glymed Plus Medical Grade Skincare

Glycolic Acid is one of the most effective exfoliating and skin-renewing ingredients available. Its small molecular structure allows it to penetrate deeply into the skin, promoting cellular turnover and collagen production. This powerful alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) helps fade hyperpigmentation, smooth uneven texture, and enhance overall radiance for a visibly refreshed complexion. Wake up with hydrated, radiant skin with this client favorite - Resurfacing Night Cream with 15% Glycolic Acid

Acetyl SH-Heptapeptide-1 found in Glymed's Peptide Serum prevents DNA oxidation and neutralizes free radical damage that causes premature aging. This medical-grade, multi-peptide serum is formulated with a blend of peptides to protect your skin against DNA oxidation and chronological aging. Enjoy a more youthful, brighter appearance with regular use.

Chemical Peels & Diamond Microdermabrasion for Hyperpigmentation

Chemical Peels and Diamond Microdermabrasion can help you achieve a clear, more radiant complexion and lessen the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Chemical Peels are powerful exfoliating treatments that remove dead skin cells, stimulate new cell growth, and enhance skin texture, tone, and radiance. They effectively fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars by removing the top layers of the skin, unveiling a smoother, healthier, and more youthful complexion. Chemical peels should be applied by a licensed professional only to ensure you receive the best results.

Benefits of Chemical Peels:

• Fades Hyperpigmentation – Helps lighten dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) for a more even complexion..

• Reduces appearance of fine lines  – Stimulates collagen production, improving skin elasticity and firmness.

• Clears congested pores – Exfoliates deep into the pores, helping to reduce breakouts, acne scars, and blackheads.

• Improves skin texture – Leaves skin smoother and softer, with a refreshed, youthful glow.

Diamond Microdermabrasion gently resurfaces the skin, promoting cell turnover to help fade hyperpigmentation and smooth the skin’s texture, resulting in a brighter, more even complexion.

Diamond Microdermabrasion in Bastrop, TX

Benefits of Diamond Microdermabrasion

• Exfoliates & Brightens – Removes the top layer of dull, pigmented skin, revealing brighter skin underneath and minimizing the appearance of pores

• Reduces Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) – Helps lighten acne scars and dark spots by gently resurfacing the skin.

• Stimulates Cell Renewal – Encourages the production of new, healthy skin cells, which helps fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation over time.

• Enhances Product Absorption – After microdermabrasion, the skin is more receptive to brightening serums like Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, and Niacinamide, making them more effective at fading discoloration.

Consistency is key when treating hyperpigmenation

With consistent professional skincare treatments and a daily skincare routine that includes applying sunscreen, you can effectively treat and prevent hyperpigmentation. Consistency is the secret to a radiant, even complexion! 

✔ Professional Treatments – Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and targeted facials help fade dark spots and even skin tone.

✔ Daily Skincare Routine – Using brightening ingredients like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Kojic Acid

✔ Apply & re-apply your SPF, daily.

Ashley Moody, Licensed Esthetician

Bisous Esthetics Facial Spa + Boutique in Bastrop, TX