Posts Tagged ‘melasma’

• Many female skin issues you have no control over
• Some skin issues are preventable
• There are many different treatments available

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Skin Secrets29 Jun 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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• 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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• 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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