Dark spots are those areas of the skin that are usually darker than the rest of the body. This can happen due to 'n' number of reasons like excess melanin produced in the body, pollution, pimples, age, genetics, hormonal imbalances, excessive exposure to UV rays, etc. This causes uneven skin tone in both, men and women. There are different types of dark spots; hence, to remove them, you should know which type of dark spots you are suffering from.
How Many Types Of Dark Spots Are There
Here are the most common types of dark spots a person can have-
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Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH):
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Melasma:
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Lentigines:
This type of spot occurs due to excessive exposure of skin to sunlight. So, this happens generally to adults as they are more prone to the outside environment and they can either have single or multiple spots.
Ways to reduce dark spots-
Dark spots cannot be prevented, but their effects can certainly be reduced. Here are a few ways in which dark spots can be removed or avoided to a great extent.-
Add Vitamin C to your daily routine
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Always apply sunscreen
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Cover your face
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Avoid touching your skin repetitively
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OTC Solutions
The topical application of OTC products is the easiest way of removing dark spots. There are various products available in the market that contains important ingredients like hydroquinone, lactic acid, salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, etc. Choose the product wisely as per your skin type or consult your dermatologist.
Which products to use?
Purifying and Glowing Skin Face Serum
- Cleanse and pat dry your face.
- Take a few drops of serum and apply those gently and evenly over your neck and face.
- For better results apply twice a day.
Vitamin C Face Wash
The face wash is something which we generally do, most after hand wash. So choosing a face wash containing vitamin C is the best decision one can take. Our face wash contains all the antioxidant properties and helps repair damaged skin. It also helps in the evening the skin tone, boosts collagen production, and removes signs of aging and dullness. How to use?- Wet your face.
- Take facewash and apply it generously all over your face.
- Massage for a couple of minutes and rinse thoroughly.
- Use it at least twice a day for good results.
Sunscreen Enriched with Aloe Vera Extract
- Wash your face.
- Take a sufficient amount of sunscreen and apply it evenly to all the sun-exposed areas of your body.
- Reapply it every 3-4 hours for effective results.
- You need to apply it for at least 15 minutes before going outside.
