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Hyperpigmentation problem has concerned people at every single age group. 80% of people will face this issue in their life. For example, genetic pigmentation will start to appear at age 10+. Sunlight-induced pigmentation will manifest at age 20+ while age spots will manifest at age 30+. All kinds of age-related, hormone-related pigmentation can be shown on skin at age 40+. If you would like to keep a clean face without blemish, efforts to prevent and get rid of pigmentation should be made.<\/p>\n

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Hyperpigmentation<\/span><\/strong> is caused by the excess production of melanin, and can be triggered by a range of factors such as sun exposure, gender (commonly seen in women). Pigmentation is usually found on the face, cheeks and forehead, and manifested as an uneven appearance in skin colour than the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

The origin of pigmentation is melanin. Melanocytes (our melanin-producing skin cells) stored in the epidermis layer generate melanin when it is triggered by UV light. The more light exposed, the more Melanin will be produced to protect the underneath skin cells from the UV light related DNA damage and inflammation. Then, the melanin produced will stay and appear as spots on the skin. Through the natural skin metabolic cycle, the melanin will be metabolised and moved from the epidermis layer to the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the epidermis), and finally detached from the skin. A full skin metabolic cycle is around 28 days.<\/p>\n

The causes of pigmentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Genetic factors:<\/span> A common example is genetic fleckles. Developing during the fetal development period; manifesting at age 6-12; reaching its peak at age 18.<\/p>\n

2. External factors:<\/span> Sunlight exposure will trigger and worsen hyperpigmentation. Application of poor quality skincare\/makeup products. Irritation and physical damage.<\/p>\n

3. Internal factors:<\/span> endocrine imbalance<\/p>\n

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    The increase in tyrosinase activity caused by pregnancy leads to the deposition of melanin;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Acid base imbalance in the body. Acidic bodies tend to have slower metabolism that will lead to pigmentation;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Malnutrition, lack of vitamins and slow metabolism can cause spots formation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    4.<\/span> Mental stress, fatigue, neurological disorders, and adrenal sebum insufficiency can increase tyrosinase activity, resulting in hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n

    5. Light sensitive<\/span><\/p>\n

    Oral antibiotics and contraceptives use can enhance the absorption of UV light<\/p>\n

    Food: Shellfish and seaweed family<\/p>\n

    Plant: citrus family fruits and moraceae family plant enhance the absorption of UV light<\/p>\n

    6. Diseases:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Liver and kidney malfunction, poor blood-formation function, poor blood circulation, diabetes due to poor metabolism;<\/li>\n
    • Over secretion of thyroid and hyperthyroidism will increase the activity of tyrosinase leading to pigmentation;<\/li>\n
    • Skin diseases and acne will cause pigmentation;<\/li>\n
    • Aging slows down the metabolic rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Symptoms and Group<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Pigmentation is a common type of facial hyperpigmentation disease that appears on the face and body. It can be divided into active and passive types.<\/p>\n

      \u25cf Active type:<\/span> The formation is activated by aminoase that can be triggered by sunlight exposure and endocrine imbalance. The pigment can be in a range of shades of colour and darkness, and can be removed. Common active spots are Melasma, sun spots, Chloasma, and dark spots.<\/p>\n

      \u25cf Passive type:<\/span> Stable pigmentation. External environmental factors do not affect the development of pigmentation. Removal of a pigment is permanent. Common passive spots are genetic spots, freckles, age spots and moles.<\/p>\n

      In medical beauty treatment, there are some commonly seen and treated pigmentations.<\/p>\n

      1\u3001Freckles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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