5 treatments to treat uneven skin tone
Even skin tone without broken capillaries or dilated blood vessels, and age spots is a sign of youth, beauty, and health. Every woman who wants to look good pays attention to her skin tone and uses foundation and/or powder to get the result she desires.
What is an uneven skin tone?
Skin tone is determined by the amount of pigment called Melanin produced by the skin. This explains why some areas of your face have different colors compared to the rest, such as the lips and eyes. Uneven skin tone is all about hyperpigmentation: the irregular darkening of the skin. Brown spots occur when melanin clusters together to form patches on the surface of the skin. Uneven skin texture is commonly a result of excess dead skin cells that build up on the surface of the skin.
Uneven skin tone can be the result of:
- age spots (pigmentation);
- vascular (Couperosis, Rosacea);
- rashes (acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis);
- post-inflammatory spots;
- tired skin, “smoker’s skin”.
These signs can occur both separately and combined with each other, as, for example, in the case of photoaging of the skin. This problem is characterized by a “variegated” appearance due to numerous age spots, vascular network and skin atrophy.
Main causes of uneven skin tone
Many things can come in the way of your gorgeous even skin tone. Some common causes are:
Sun exposure
All that time under the sun could be ruining your clear skin and making it patchy. When your skin is exposed to UV light, sun damage occurs. Brown spots and uneven skin tone develop due to the overproduction of melanin which is produced to help protect your skin from UV light.
Age
With the increase in age, small spots known as age spots/ liver spots can be seen on the sun-exposed areas of the body. This is caused due to constant sun exposure and an increase in age.
Medications
Some medicines can harm your skin. They can cause pigmentation/dark spots and skin allergies that could lead to an uneven skin tone.
Hormones
An imbalance in your hormones can affect your skin. An uneven skin tone is caused mainly by the presence of two hormones in your body – ‘estrogen’ and ‘progesterone’, which play a crucial role in regulating the body’s melanin synthesis.
Inflammation
When you have an inflammation or irritation on the top layers of your skin, either due to acne or other injuries, pigmentation can develop, which is also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
5 procedures to get rid of uneven skin tone
Chemical peels
If you have an uneven skin tone, a chemical peel could be the perfect way to treat this.
Chemical peels work by exfoliating the skin – exfoliation removes the outer layer of your skin, which in turn triggers new skin cells to grow. This results in younger-looking, radiant skin. For people with an uneven skin tone, it is often only the outer layers that are affected. So when these are removed, your new skin cells will replace them. For skin tone changes that run deeper, like post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, the chemical peel will reduce the appearance of the uneven skin tone, but might not fully remove the problem.
There are different chemical peel options – chemical peels can target different layers of the skin, depending on where the damage is. Most chemical peels will tackle the surface layer, but some will also target the middle layer, offering a deeper exfoliation for improved results.
Morpheus8
Morpheus 8 is a cutting-edge treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production, remodel skin tissue, and reduce the appearance of pores. Here’s how it works:
Morpheus8’s microneedling component creates tiny punctures in the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response. This stimulates the production of collagen, a protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. As collagen levels increase, the skin becomes smoother and more supple.
The radiofrequency energy emitted by Morpheus 8 penetrates deep into the skin, heating the underlying tissue. This heat promotes the remodeling of skin tissue, which can help to remodel uneven skin tone.
Microneedling
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that involves using fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries to the skin. This process triggers the body’s natural healing response, which in turn leads to the production of new collagen and elastin. The result is healthier, smoother, and younger-looking skin.
Microneedling can help to improve the texture and tone of the skin by promoting collagen production, which can help to fill in fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. The procedure also helps to improve the overall appearance of the skin by reducing pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
DiamondGlow
The DiamondGlow facial is a powerful yet gentle skin resurfacing treatment designed to improve and reverse a number of age and lifestyle-related concerns with relatively immediate results. By utilizing advanced technology and specialized skin care serums, the DiamondGlow facial dramatically refreshes a patient’s look through exfoliation, dermabrasion, and infusion.
DiamondGlow facial exfoliates the skin, gently removing the top layer of dirt, dead skin cells, and other debris. This also helps to even out the skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots, including hyperpigmentation, age spots, and sunspots.
From reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to evening out the overall skin tone and texture, the results that are possible with a DiamondGlow facial can help patients boost their confidence and feel better than ever about their overall complexion.
LUMECCA IPL
If you’re looking for a way to get a more even skin tone with less visible discoloration, Lumecca IPL photofacial may be the right treatment for you.
Lumecca IPL means intense pulsed light. The treatment uses these light pulses to get under the skin’s surface and either damage melanin causes pigmentation or constricts blood vessels that cause redness and broken capillaries. The effects on the surface are more even skin tone without the darker pigmentation or spider veins visible. The procedure also stimulates collagen growth for better skin cell renewal and younger looking skin.
Take away
Having a more even skin tone doesn’t happen overnight, and it takes hard work and patience. Taking good care of your skin and developing a personal skincare routine can be a little tiring at first, but it is definitely worth it once you see good results. Always remember to love and take care of the skin you’re in.
