The Best Skin Care Tips & Remedies for Dark Spots

Everyone wants to have smooth, clear, and youthful skin. But if you aren't willing to put in the effort to maintain the best skincare routine, such goals can be challenging to achieve. This is especially the case with rough, uneven, and dull skin, which are some of the most common skin problems everyone faces today. 

The older you get, the more common it will be for you to develop a few skin concerns. This can include the manifestation of dark spots or hyperpigmentation, typically caused by different factors. Hyperpigmentation leads to patchy or uneven skin tone, and that's not something you can easily solve.

Before turning to dermatological procedures, you can still reduce your risk of getting dark spots—in the comfort of your home. This can mean changing your diet, lifestyle habit, or even the environment you're in. Of course, it also involves knowing which skin care products in the Philippines will best suit your needs.

The Common Signs and Causes of Dark Spots

More commonly, dark spots are signs that the body produces high levels of melanin in some areas of your skin, turning that section into a darker patch than the rest on the surface. The color of your dark spots can also range from a light brown to a darker shade. This can depend on the type of skin tone you already have. 

While they can vary in size, dark spots still stay the same texture as the rest of your skin and won't cause any pain or discomfort. The most common factor behind hyperpigmentation is aging, but sun damage, hormonal changes, inflammation, certain diseases, and many others can also play a role. Here are other factors:

• Wound recovery

• Side effects from medication

• Diabetes

• Aging

• Melasma

• Certain skin products

Get Rid of Dark Spots with These Remedies and Tips

While dark spots are not dangerous to your health, you may want to find ways to get rid of or at least reduce your risk of them. Here are some skincare tips and remedies for dark spots that you can apply.

1. Wear sunscreen every day

Sun exposure is one of the most common causes of dark spots. Without protection from it, even medical and natural lightening treatments would be futile. One of the best ways to protect the skin from sun damage is by using sunscreen and other skincare products that provide an extra degree of protection.

The Glycolic Bright Glowing Day Cream SPF 17 helps reduce dark spots and gives dull skin a much-needed glow. Most importantly, it's clinically proven to increase protection against harmful UV rays.

2. Wash your face twice daily

Washing your face in the morning and at night can remove all the impurities accumulated throughout the day. If you leave your skin unchecked, environmental stressors can cause damage and lead to concerns such as dryness, irritation, and dark spots.

The Glycolic Bright Glowing Daily Cleanser can be a great addition to your skincare routine. When used daily, you can get rid of dirt on your face while brightening your skin tone.

3. Moisturize at night, too

Learning how to hydrate skin can keep it from breaking out and causing problems like dark spots. Moisturizers can help hydrate the skin, which is essential to avoid clogged pores, blemishes, and the marks that result from them. Include products such as the Glycolic Bright Glowing Night Cream in your dedicated skincare for dark spots. It can help repair the skin barrier and give you that glow overnight.

4. Hydrate and maintain a healthy diet

Your diet should be rich in vitamins and minerals so that your body can get the right nutrients it needs to keep your skin clear. Instead of aiming for sugary drinks, drink plenty of water daily. Maintain a balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables. 

5. Look for exfoliants

Exfoliating with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) can help reduce pigmentation, unclog pores, and remove excess sebum and dead skin cells. AHAs such as glycolic acid not only exfoliate but also have antimicrobial properties to help prevent various skin concerns.

Exfoliating with the Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Face Serum can help make your dark spots less noticeable over time. Compared to other products, it can penetrate deeper into your skin for faster results. 

6. Use prescription-based skincare

For stubborn cases of dark spots, your dermatologist can recommend more potent products. This can include skin-lightening creams that bleach the surface area and gradually fade your dark spots. 

7. Utilize chemical peels

Chemical peels can use different solutions to exfoliate the skin's surface. When you do this regularly, dead skin cells break down to encourage new skin cell growth. 

8. Consider laser or microdermabrasion treatments

When dark spots persist even after updating your lifestyle and skincare routine, consider laser treatments. These involve using a light that targets the melanin in your skin, breaking down dark spots and making it appear lighter over time.

In addition, microdermabrasion treatments promote collagen production to reduce the appearance of dark spots. But note that, unlike other treatments, this can be more abrasive to the skin's surface.

Stay Young with L'Oréal Paris

Getting clear and healthy skin can help you achieve a more radiant and youthful glow. But when dark spots get in the way, it can make your skin look duller and more damaged. Hyperpigmentation can happen for many reasons, but the best way to overcome it is to stick to a reliable skincare routine, plus healthy lifestyle habits. 

If some products are out of your budget, L'Oréal Paris offers Filipinas a wide range of affordable skincare and beauty products. Check out our online shop today and learn how you can clear up any skin concerns you may have.