Have you ever looked in the mirror and discovered dark spots on your skin that you hadn't noticed before? Pigmentation spots are one of the most common skin challenges – and while they're completely natural, they can be frustrating if you're dreaming of a more even skin tone.
But here's the good news: You can both prevent and reduce them! With the right skincare routine and a little patience, you can achieve clearer, more radiant skin.
What exactly are age spots?
Pigment spots form when the skin’s pigment cells, melanocytes, become damaged and begin to produce pigment unevenly. Think of a healthy pigment cell as a hand that spreads pigment evenly through all the fingers. When it is damaged – for example, by too much sun – its behavior changes and instead it shoots the pigment in one place, like a small paint gun. The result? A dark spot on the skin.
The tricky thing is that these damages often occur long before the spots become visible. Maybe you got your first sunburn as a teenager, when sun protection wasn't your top priority? Over time, the pigment spots creep up to the skin's surface, especially when triggered by more sun.
But don't despair – there are effective ways to both prevent and treat them!
Three keys to an even skin tone
1️⃣ Sunscreen – your best defender
The most important step in the fight against age spots is sun protection . The sun activates the pigment cells, which makes the spots darker and more prominent.
🌿Use a high SPF , preferably SPF 50 , every day – even when it's cloudy.
🌿Reapply every two hours if you are outdoors.
🌿Complement with a hat and sunglasses for extra protection.
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Our tips:
INIKA Natural Sunscreen SPF50
Eco by Sonya Glory Veil Face Sunscreen SPF50
Sol de Ibiza Super Zinc Stick SPF30
Think of sunscreen as a daily investment in your skin – you will thank yourself in the future!
2️⃣ Vitamin C – your skin’s brightening superhero
Vitamin C is a fantastic ingredient that helps to:
🌿 Lighten existing pigment spots.
🌿 Protect your skin from new sun damage.
🌿 Give the skin a radiant glow.
Use vitamin C in the morning before applying your sunscreen . Together they become an unbeatable team to keep age spots at bay!
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Our best vitamin C products:
INIKA Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Booster
Moonsun Vitamin C Serum
Eco by Sonya Serum of Plenty
3️⃣ Exfoliation – give your skin a fresh start
Do you want your skin to feel fresh and clear? Exfoliation is key!
🌿 An AHA or BHA acid, like Renew & Restore Peel from INIKA, gently exfoliates the outermost layer of skin, helping new, healthy skin cells emerge.
🌿 Regular exfoliation can also reduce existing pigment spots and provide a more even skin tone.
Use an exfoliating product 1–2 times a week to boost your skin's renewal process.
It's never too late to start!
Whether you already have age spots or want to prevent them, it's never too late to start taking care of your skin.
🌿 Protect it with sunscreen.
🌿 Nourish it with vitamin C.
🌿 Renew it through exfoliation.
With these simple yet powerful steps, you can give your skin the care it deserves – and enjoy a clearer, more even, and more radiant skin tone!