Melanin is the skin’s natural shield designed to protect cells from damage, and UV is its prime trigger. The more UV exposure skin receives, the more melanin it produces. The excess pigment production is part of a reactive chain of...
Breakouts and melasma are common problems during pregnancy. Both are the products of hormones that go into overdrive as your body is in full baby production mode. Androgens, the hormones responsible for oil production, are stimulated by testosterone. The increased...
"My skin always looked dull and gray with hyperpigmentation, melasma, texture concerns, milia, and hormonal breakouts. I started using Vivant when I was 30, and now I'm 42. I owe the quality of my skin to my Vivant regimen." Maile John splits...
Hyperpigmentation—dark spots or patches of excess pigment in the skin—can be caused by hormones, inflammation, and exposure to chemicals, pollutants, and UV radiation. It can also be caused, or worsened, by things you are doing, unwittingly, to trigger your skin’s...
UV exposure, hormones, genetics, or injury to the skin are the major causes of pigmentation issues. However, a deficiency or an excess of certain nutrients have also been correlated pigmentation issues in the skin. A little attention to diet...
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Table of contents Limit UV Exposure Start Early Take Down Discoloration With Exfoliation Combine Brighteners + Exfoliants for Better Results Think Zinc Get An Antioxidant Boost Put Time On Your Side Good advice on defending your skin from the dark...
