Everything you need to know about brown spots

Brown spots are very common, especially among women and black skin types. These appear as small areas that are darkened compared to the rest of the skin, both on the face, hands, eyes and the rest of the body.

Find out how to prevent and treat this phenomenon via several solutions, especially thanks to our Anti-Dark Spot Care Routine for the face .

The different brown spots on the skin

The causes of brown spots should not be neglected to better understand these imperfections. These stains come from various origins and represent different types of stains :

• Melasma : this mask of pregnancy on the forehead, chin, upper lip or cheeks can appear at the end of the 1st trimester. It comes from the combination of sun exposure and hormones specific to pregnancy. It can also appear on the upper lip, even without expecting a child.

• Acne: the combination of tanning + inflammation can indeed lead to hyperpigmentation of acne lesions and scars.

• Lentigo or age spots : the sun's rays associated with the natural aging process of the skin can trigger lentigo. To avoid them, wear sunscreen and avoid UV rays.

• Freckles: smooth to the touch, they are present during strong exposure to the sun and, unlike moles, they do not show relief compared to the surface of the epidermis.

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Brown spots: where do they come from?

There are several factors impacting the appearance of these spots on the epidermis .

Excessive sun exposure

Certainly, brown spots often appear around the age of 40, but they are born following cumulative and prolonged years of exposure to the sun. Age is therefore not the only factor. The melanin then concentrates on an area of ​​the skin. The sun's ultraviolet rays accelerate the premature aging of skin tissue by generating visible brown spots. There is thus a wear and tear of the sun's capital and the skin is no longer able to defend itself adequately against this external aggression.

Exposing yourself to the sun excessively , at inappropriate times and without any sun protection promotes the appearance of brown spots and can cause major consequences impacting health and well-being.

Skin aging

Brown spots on the skin are caused by the oxidation of epidermis cells. Skin aging is a normal and physiological phenomenon, but it can be quickly accentuated by various factors, including exposure to the sun. This phenomenon naturally accelerates as the years pass, but it is still essential not to increase it disproportionately, which could cause collateral damage. The most effective way to combat stains is therefore to avoid overexposure to daylight.

Hormonal changes

Hormones and pregnancy also cause this skin pigmentation, especially in Nubian skin. This is the famous pregnancy mask, also called melasma.

Environmental pollution

Environmental pollution is a phenomenon recognized to date in skin browning . Emissions of gases and particles into the atmosphere are produced and generated by different phenomena. It is also one of the causes of brown spots on the skin by contributing to oxidative stress, and therefore, in turn, to premature aging of the skin.

Brown spots on the face: prevention and treatments

There are several solutions and treatments to combat brown spots on the face . Dark skin tones require specific measures to trim them. If they must always take care to protect themselves from the sun with a high protection factor, it is more difficult for them to use lightening treatments, which could risk causing white spots.

However, a glycolic acid peel can fade dark spots on the face that result from acne scars. As for vitamin C, it has a treating action on pigment spots caused by the sun, when they are still quite recent.

Among the good actions to adopt, it is important to choose an effective care routine . We therefore offer you an Anti-Spot Care Routine for the face to remove brown spots. This range composed of 3 treatments intervenes on the surface of the skin to treat them. Then find:

• The HRB-3 Anti-Dark Spot Radiance Serum which stimulates skin cell renewal thanks to its fruit acids and the gentle peeling that you can perform on your skin.

• HRB-3 Anti-Dark Spot Day Cream which combines day cream against dark spots and SPF 30 sun protection.

• HRB-3 Anti-Dark Spot Night Treatment to apply before a good night's sleep to repair and detoxify the skin.

To prevent brown spots and treat them, our routine is effective. It acts on the production of melanin, limits the appearance of hyperpigmentation, improves the texture and radiance of the skin.

Also read our article on how to treat dark spots on the face .

Brown spots: risks and complications

Melanoma

A brown spot on the skin can also be a sign of malignant development. Melanomas appear as slightly raised spots with altered surface and irregularly frayed edges. Melanoma can be dark brown, bluish-black to reddish, or colorless.

People who are fair-skinned and already have birthmarks are considered particularly at risk. Sunburn, especially in childhood, a weakened immune system and a family predisposition, increase the risk. Do not hesitate to consult a doctor if the shape or coloring is different from classic brown spots.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

These are flat shapes, brown to black, depending on the color of the skin, which occur following an injury or reaction of the skin (acne breakouts, burns, wounds, insect bites …). This post-inflammatory appearance is due to excessive production of melanin. Indeed, pro-inflammatory cytokines will stimulate the activity of melanocytes. This type of marking is more common among mixed to dark phototypes. A consultation with a dermatologist may be considered for more advanced intervention, particularly via a laser.

In summary, everyone can see pigment spots appear, although women are more affected. UV rays, people very exposed to the sun, dysfunction of melanin cells are all factors that can cause these brown pigments on the epidermis . Remove brown spots easily with our anti-stain treatments .