What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition where certain areas of the skin appear darker than the surrounding skin due to an excess production of melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color). It can affect all skin types and appears as dark spots, patches, or uneven skin tone.
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!
Skincare ingredients such as Vitamin C, Peptides, Kojic Acid, and Arbutin are tyrosinase inhibitors, meaning they help prevent excess melanin production, reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps to even out skin tone for a radiant complexion and prevents excess melanin transfer in the skin.
Glycolic Acid (a favorite of mine) is one of the most effective exfoliating and skin-renewing ingredients in skincare. Due to its small molecular size, it penetrates the skin deeply and efficiently, making it a powerhouse for improving skin tone, texture, and overall glow.
Glycolic Acid fades hyperpigmentation by exfoliating and encouraging collagen production to promote a more even skin tone.Wake up with hydrated, brighter, renewed skin with Glymed's 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
Bisous Esthetics in Downtown Bastrop, TX offers hyperpigmentation treatments. 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.
Boosts Cell Turnover – Encourages fresh, healthy skin renewal, reducing dullness and rough texture.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles – 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.
Enhances Skincare Absorption – Prepares the skin to better absorb serums and active ingredients, maximizing your skincare routine's effectiveness.
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.
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
✔ Sunscreen is Key! – SPF 30+ daily protects against UV-induced pigmentation and prevents further discoloration.
Ashley Moody, Licensed Esthetician
Bisous Esthetics Facial Spa + Boutique in Bastrop, TX