Facial skin whitening – effective depigmentation methods

Facial skin whitening is a broad and important topic in cosmetology, which includes not only dealing with spots, hyperpigmentation and freckles, but also includes an effect against the formation of new skin lesions. If you would like to find out more about depigmentation treatments in cosmetic surgeries, click HERE.

Is facial skin whitening and bleaching the same as removing blemishes and spots? Not necessarily. Well, we may have to deal with clients who are unhappy with the overall tone of their skin, which has become darker in certain areas after intense sunbathing, for example. The skin tone will eventually even out, but there is a risk that larger spots will remain. It is therefore possible to approach the subject from the side of disfiguring facial spots and discolouration or the entire facial skin to achieve a fashionable “Korean” look.

Facial skin whitening includes two main directions:

1. Influence on the transport cell (keratinocytes) – exfoliative treatments to accelerate the renewal of the cellular composition of the epidermis and replace keratinocytes with a large number of pigment grains with a smaller number of cells “charged” with pigment – peels are used for this purpose;

2. Affecting the production unit (melanocytes) – measures to reduce the intensity of melanogenesis – topical depigmenting preparations containing special ingredients with an established mechanism of action are used for this purpose.

 

Whitening and brightening ingredients

There are several main types of substances most commonly used in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology. Some of them are also used in home care.

1. Tyrosinase inhibitors (hydroquinone, biohydroquinone, arbutin, flavonoids, hydroxycoumarins, kojic acid, liquorice root extract, mulberry extract, peptides);

2. Melanosome transport inhibitors (nicotinamide, soy, peptides);

3. Substances with cytotoxic effects on melanocytes (azelaic acid, mequinol, monobenzone, N-acetyl-4-S-cysteaminylphenol, peptides);

4. Antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, a-lipoic acid);

5. Other substances (a-hydroxy acids, B-hydroxy acids, pyruvic acid, resorcinol, retinoids).

At the same time, adherence to photoprotection measures is a must! There is currently an active search for sniper substances that will be able to hit the target with an accurate shot without causing chaos in its surroundings. If you want to learn more about ingredients that promote skin whitening and discolouration removal, go HERE.

Facial skin whitening – treatment choices

Dermal pigmentation is a very complex physiological process. Melanocytes must be kept in mind not only when bleaching with topical preparations, but also when performing any cosmetic procedure. Some may be perceived by the skin cells as an external aggression. Pigmentation disorders are a major psychological problem for many patients. And most bleaching agents have an irritant potential.

Taking all arguments into account, we can recommend:

1. Use medications in favour of gentle effects that do not allow damage to the skin or weaken its protective structures.

2. The effectiveness of whitening medications is increased when used in combination.

The Agemelan Holistic programme not only focuses on reducing the symptoms of hyperpigmentation, but also on improving the condition of the skin and strengthening its protective function. A weakening of this function leads to the appearance and severity of pigmentary changes and also contributes to their recurrence. This holistic programme aims to restore skin radiance, rejuvenate, hydrate, increase skin elasticity, reduce age spots and even skin tone.