Skin Brightening: What it is and How it Works
With the science behind effective skincare continuously growing, it’s no surprise to find out that almost every skin concern has some sort of product tailored to remedying it. Let’s review the skin brightening process, what it does for your skin, and the benefits for those looking to treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
What is skin brightening?
Skin brightening is a name given to a list of treatments geared towards evening out skin tone, reducing dark spots or discoloration, and inhibiting melanin production. Depending on the severity of your hyperpigmentation, skin brightening can include any number of treatments.
What does the process of skin brightening look like?
When it comes to skin brightening, there are a number of processes that customers can participate in to improve the tone of the skin. From laser treatments to over the counter brightening serums, the experience of brightening your skin tone can vary significantly based on what path you choose to pursue.
Naked Skin Esthetics offers personalized treatments to address dark spots and uneven skin tone, promoting a more youthful and vibrant appearance. We use a specially formulated brightening treatment with natural ingredients that reduces the production of melanin in your skin. This treatment is safe for all skin types!
What ingredients brighten your skin?
The ingredients that make up the skin brightening serums usually consist heavily of Vitamin C. This natural antioxidant is great at inhibiting melanin production, reducing discoloration around the skin, making it an effective way to soften skin tone. Additionally, ingredients such as niacinamide, turmeric, retinol, and kojic acid are renowned for their ability to brighten the skin’s complexion.
Ways to brighten your skin at home
Out of the varying aftercare recommendations that your esthetician will give, we’ve listed out the three most important below.
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is a great way to improve the brightness of skin. As dead and dry pieces of skin are removed from laying on the surface of the skin, so is any dullness. With routine exfoliation, the skin can brighten over time. Old skin is peeled away, making room for a fresh, healthy, vibrant looking complexion.
Use sun protection daily
A lot of discoloration comes from sustained sun exposure and damage to your skin. While skin brightening treatments will even the skin tone, SPF makes sure that you maintain it.
Moisturization
Keeping the skin moisturized is a natural way to brighten one's complexion. When the skin is soft and dewy it is no longer impacted by the mattified nature of dry, unhappy skin. To enhance your skincare routine, there are brightening moisturizers that combine the power of Vitamin C with the moisturizing benefits of a gentle lotion.
Additional benefits of skin brightening
Obviously, skin brightening helps to reduce dark spots. There are several other great benefits that make skin brightening a wonderful add-on to your monthly waxing appointment.
Sun damage is treated
Unfortunately, prolonged or frequent exposure to harmful UV rays can result in sun damage. Sun damage is frequently presented through dark spots or general discoloration. With the regular use of skin brightening products, the effects of sun damage can be slowly remedied.
Scars fade with skin brightening
In addition to limiting acne, lightening products can help with scarring. Whether it’s acne scars or minor scarring on the skin, brightening cream helps reduce the appearance of scars after consistent use.
Skin brightening is an anti-aging treatment
Lastly, skin brightening can act as an effective anti-aging treatment. The brightening creams and serums support a happy and healthy tissue, reducing the presence of hyperpigmentation, reducing the presence of scarring, and encouraging the production of collagen and healthy skin cells.
Come to Naked Skin Esthetics for a proper skin brightening session!
Don't settle for an ordinary brightening treatment or any good ‘ole over-the-counter product. For a session that is sure to be the dark spot corrector of your dreams, join us here at Naked Skin Esthetics. With a number of treatment areas, we offer comprehensive skin brightening for everyone! Visit our website or stop by our studio for more information.