Natural remedies for sunspots on the skin, technically known as hyperpigmentation, caused by an excess of melanin, manifest as brown patches on the skin in varying shapes. The main causes include aging, sun exposure, and skin injuries caused by acne.
SUN EXPOSURE AND BROWN SPOTS ON THE SKIN
Melanin production is stimulated by solar radiation as a natural protection reaction against UV rays. Tanning is a direct consequence of this process, which, if altered, leads to the appearance of persistent and very dark brown patches on the skin. Consequently, the appearance of skin spots caused by exposure to UV radiation is associated with particularly stressed skin prone to premature photoaging.
Cosmetics can be an effective ally in reducing and combating skin hyperpigmentation, especially in areas of the face such as around the eyes and lips, neck, and décolleté. Let’s look at some natural remedies to combat skin spots.
LIQUORICE EXTRACT FOR ANTI-SPOT EFFECTS
Liquorice extract is a potent anti-spot facial treatment, rich in glycyrrhizin, a saponin glycoside triterpenoid, and B-Glycyrrhetic acid, with active healing and soothing properties. It acts topically by limiting melanin production and thereby restoring correct pigmentation.
WHITE WILLOW AS AN EXFOLIANT
Salicylic acid, conveyed as white willow extract, acts as a gentle exfoliant and helps eliminate hyperpigmented cells.
GREEN COFFEE AGAINST PHOTOAGING
Green coffee extract combats UVB-induced photoaging by inhibiting the degradation of the extracellular matrix and increasing the production of pro-collagen type I.
MULLEIN FLOWERS TO ENHANCE LUMINOSITY
Mullein extract creates light through plant photoluminescence, increasing skin radiance (+5.5 Δ u.a. in vivo test), protecting against UV and blue light-induced oxidative stress, and inhibiting tyrosinase and melanin synthesis (in vitro test).
NATURAL ANTI-SPOT FACE TREATMENT
Armònia – Balancing Face Cream, based on Liquorice, with its potent soothing action, and White Willow, a source of flavonoids and antioxidants, limits melanin production, restores correct pigmentation, and helps eliminate hyperpigmented cells.
PSÌCHE – Restorative Eye Contour Cream, with Green Coffee and Liquorice, combats photoaging and melanin production.
ZÈFIRO – Radiance Serum Mistadiance Serum Mist, thanks to the extract of Mullein flowers, provides immediate luminosity to the complexion (vegetal photoluminescence) and combats oxidative stress, the cause of skin aging.
