Cocktails, beach fun, after-beach parties, and good company - isn't that the only point of summer?!

In the summer, we want to be relaxed and carefree, so sometimes we forget about the rigorous skincare routine we follow at home, and that includes forgetting about the sun protection factor.

A combination of circumstances, excessive sun exposure and lack of protection leads to the appearance of small spots that simply won't leave your face.

And you're right - hyperpigmentation is resistant and very annoying to treat, but if you're not committed to it, you'll probably get rid of the stain in six months to a year!

What is hyperpigmentation?

The term hyperpigmentation refers to darkening of skin areas and freckles caused by sun exposure, melasma, or post-acne.

Freckles can appear anywhere on the body and can vary in size, but they are most noticeable on the face. Hyperpigmentation occurs when melanin, the pigment that gives our skin its color, is overproduced.

Furthermore, about 1/3 of women are at higher risk of hyperpigmentation and, although it is harmless, it can leave an unsightly impression and add years to your appearance.

Solar radiation (UVA and UVB rays) and visible light cause the accumulation of melanin in certain areas of the skin, and to avoid this, it is necessary to implement a disciplined and adapted care routine.

The difference between sunspots, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation:

1. Sun hyperpigmentation is small, dark spots on the skin that often appear on the face, décolleté, and hands.
2. Melasma spots are larger freckles that are most common on the face and are common in women; it is thought to occur when the female hormones estrogen and progesterone stimulate excessive melanin production when the skin is exposed to the sun and occurs in 10–15% of pregnant women and 10–25% of women taking oral contraceptives.
3. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when a skin injury or trauma heals and leaves a flat discolored area behind, and is common in patients who have suffered from acne, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis.

But it can also be caused by cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, laser treatment, and chemical peels.

Hyperpigmentation can be resolved in the following ways:

1. Reduce sun exposure and apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher.
2. Avoid touching and removing acne, scabs, and other skin irregularities - you risk a scar or spot.
3. Use products with vitamin C; it addresses many skin concerns, from texture to fine lines, and as an ingredient it can lighten darker areas and reduce discoloration and initiate natural skin regeneration. It is also good to take it orally in parallel for its antioxidant effects and internally.
4. Use retinol; this type of vitamin A speeds up skin cell turnover and penetrates deep into the skin where it affects pigment production in the skin and treats dark areas and freckles that haven't yet reached the surface.

Of course, with a handful of other benefits it has!

5. Use azelaic acid and kojic acid; these ingredients brighten the appearance of the skin.
6. Try the new L`Adria Brightening perfecting serum .. It helps to brighten and soften hyperpigmentation spots, even out the complexion and restore the skin's natural glow.

It is especially suitable for mature skin with pigmentation spots caused by photoaging, but also for youthful skin prone to post-pimple spots that slowly fade (PIH).

7.Try specialized cosmetic treatments; laser therapy, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion.
8. Natural options: Aloe vera, licorice, and green tea are some of the ingredients you can use at home to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation on the skin, but the skin renewal process will be much slower.