Blemishes and Skin Spots

What are Blemishes and Skin Spots?

Skin spots and blemishes can be dark or pail. In the first case, they are called hyperpigmentation and in the second, they are called depigmentation. Normal skin contains cells that produce the pigment called melanocytes (loaded with melanin, which is the substance that produces the pigment). If we have discolored or pail areas of the skin, it is an indication of few or not very active melanocytes. If the skin area is hyperpigmented, it indicates the opposite. When the skin is hyperpigmented, the spots and blemishes can be in the form of moles, freckles and age spots. The hyperpigmentation can be caused by internal or external factors. They generally appear in women after they reach age 30, specifically on the face. They appear mainly on the cheeks, forehead and the chin. These are the result of sun exposure and the effects of hormonal changes, primarily due to pregnancies and/or the use of birth control pills.

What Causes Blemishes and Skin Spots?

The cause of skin spots and blemishes is not due to sun exposure or overexposure, even though they aggravate the problem because the sun makes spots and blemishes darker and more visible. Hormonal changes during pregnancy, is one of the most common causes in women, as well as during menstruation and menopause. The deficiency of iron, calcium, Vitamins A, E and B also can cause the skin to spot or blemish.

·          Spots and blemishes are in most cases due to external factors. The sun is the number one factor causing spots and blemishes on the skin, because the ultraviolet or UV rays damage the cells. Some products aggravate the problem such as the use of cosmetics or fragrances that contain alcohol combined with sun exposure.  The combination of alcohol and sun exposure can produce spots and blemishes in many people.

·          Some cosmetics that contain colorants with mercury additives, if they are used without following the instructions, can also cause spots and blemishes.

·          Medicines for high blood pressure, diabetes, insomnia and birth control pills can also cause spots and blemishes on the skin.

Solutions for Blemishes and Skin Spots

·          Green Tea, Alpha Arbutina, Chamomile, Rosemary, Kojic and Vitamins A & D, are excellent allies to fade away spots and blemishes.

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·          If your problem is skin spots or blemishes, we recommend KITAMED COMPLETE BLEMISH TREATMENT or KITAMED SKIN LIGHTENING SERUM, which is especially formulated to reduce hyperpigmentation, clear sun blemishes and age spots, stretch marks, freckles and scars. KITAMED SKIN LIGHTENING SERUM contains a combination of unique ingredients such as Alpha Arbutina, Uva Ursi, Green Tea, Chamomile, Rosemary, Kojic, Vitamins A & E and other antioxidants that, without risk, can help prevent the accumulation of melanin, which is responsible for those skin spots and blemishes. KITAMED SKIN LIGHTENING SERUM will help make your skin look flawless and rejuvenated.