Pigmented Skin

Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia results when blood sugar is too low
• Hyperglycemia is condition brought on when blood sugar is too high
• Low blood sugar symptoms can include nervousness, shakiness, hunger, dizziness, confusion, and can be caused by missing a meal or not eating enough sugary foods
• High blood sugar symptoms result when the body cannot produce enough insulin
• Detoxatrim can help with blood sugar control.

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Diabetes Prevention, Pigmented Skin13 Feb 2009

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• A few drops of cream and lemon juice makes for an effective skin discoloration duller and natural acne treatment
• A combination of lemon juice and basil leaves can help reduce the appearance of harsh pigmentation, some birthmarks and dark circles under eyes
• Cucumber juice can help with some birthmark removal by decreasing dark color spots on the skin
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Pigmented Skin28 Jan 2009

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• Melanocytes are cells involved in melanin production, basically skin pigmentation, which causes the skin to become darker
• Vitiligo is a skin condition that occurs when cells cease production of melanin, causing skin discoloration in the form of white patches
• The same catalyst that causes sun damaged skin also causes the body to produce more melanin. This, of course, is ultraviolet light
• Melasma is caused by an overproduction of melanin, showing up as sporadic dark patches on the skin
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Pigmented Skin26 Jan 2009

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• A common misconception is that freckles are birthmarks. This is not true. Freckles are often the result of excess sun exposure and as a result are commonly found on sun damaged skin
• On how to get rid of freckles, lemon juice and skin moisturizer have both been known as potentially effective treatment methods
• Wearing sunscreen or using other sun protecting means is the best bet in fighting this form of skin discoloration and excess skin pigmentation
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum

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Pigmented Skin13 Jan 2009

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• Hyperpigmentation is a form of skin discoloration that appears as darkened patches on the skin’s surface
• Melasma is a form of this heightened pigmentation skin problem and often occurs during pregnancy
• Sun damaged skin is the most common grounds for hyperpigmentation as excess UV exposure causes sporadic dark patches to form on the skin’s surface
• A microdermabrasion treatment is one way of reducing the effects of hyperpigmentation
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Pigmented Skin9 Jan 2009

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• Melasma is a skin condition that results in skin discoloration and is known as a pregnancy mask because it often occurs during pregnancy and primarily affects facial skin
• Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation that is most common in people with naturally darker skin pigmentation
• A microdermabrasion treatment or chemical peel can be effective against melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Pigmented Skin9 Dec 2008

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• Used mostly for hair removal initially, intense pulsed light facials can also be used to reduce the appearance of birthmarks, other superficial skin issues and as an anti wrinkle skin care treatment
• Not only does pulsed light facial technology help eliminate skin discoloration issues, but it works to stimulate the production of collagen fibers, giving the skin a more youthful and supple appearance
• The risk of developing sun damaged skin is increased when using pulsed light facial technology because it increases the skin’s sensitivity to ultraviolet light
• Daily Moisturizer has proven effective for preventing and treating wrinkles with powerful antioxidants and Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck is excellent for protecting the skin against harmful sun damage

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Pigmented Skin6 Dec 2008

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• Before turning to various birthmark removal methods, it’s important to understand what type of birthmark or birthmarks you have
• Hemangiomas are one type of raised birthmark that can appear in many pigmentation forms such as blue, red and purple
• Café-au-lait spots form another skin discoloration condition and are named for their light to chocolate brown coloration
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum

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Pigmented Skin3 Dec 2008

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• Contrary to popular belief, the skin discoloration condition known as age spots is not caused by an inability to metabolize fats, but excess exposure to ultraviolet light. As such, these spots are commonly found on sun damaged skin
• Prolonged exposure to UV rays causes an increase in melanin production, which makes the skin darker
• It’s important to pay close attention to these darkened pigmentation spots because they could be a sign of skin cancer
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum

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Pigmented Skin24 Nov 2008

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• Mostly based on genetics, melanin production determines all the various forms of skin pigmentation
• Hyperpigmentation is one type of skin discoloration condition where the skin produces too much melanin, causing dark patches to form
• Melasma is common form of hyperpigmentation. Its effects can be reduced by applying sunscreen when UV exposure is expected
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Pigmented Skin23 Nov 2008

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• Melanocytes are skin cells triggered by UV exposure and cause an increase in melanin production, which darkens the skin. Age spots are one skin discoloration condition that results from this reaction
• Although not always a sign of skin cancer, the sun damaged skin that often causes age spots to form does incur a higher risk for developing skin cancer
• Prevention – usually applying sunscreen whenever UV exposure is expected – is the best way of avoiding this pigmentation issue
• Age spots can be treated with chemical peels, intense pulse light therapy and skin care vitamin E
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum

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Pigmented Skin26 Sep 2008

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