Dark spots on the skin, or hyperpigmentation, occur when some areas of the skin produce more melanin than usual. Melanin gives the eyes, skin, and hair their color. People may call some types of dark spots on the skin age spots or sunspots. Dark spots also vary in size and can develop on any part of the body but are most common in areas often exposed to the sun. Causes There are several different causes of dark spots: 1- Sun damage 2- Hormonal changes Melasma is a skin condition that leads to small patches of skin discoloration. The condition is more common in women, especially during pregnancy. 3- Medication side effects Certain medications can increase skin pigmentation and lead to dark...
Your skin is constantly shedding skin cells. When this happens, smoother skin cells push their way up to the skin's surface. However, as you age, the rate at which your body sheds dull and dead skin cells begins to slow down. In the simplest terms, exfoliation is physically or chemically removing those dead and dulling skin cells. Exfoliating helps speed up your skin's process and helps it to behave younger. Without proper exfoliation, dead skin cells can get trapped on the skin's surface. When they're trapped, they build up. This leads to clogged pores, dark spots, rough skin texture, more pronounced wrinkles, dullness, dryness and more. Exfoliation eliminates dead skin cells. It also stimulates microcirculation to promote the penetration of...
