Spots become one of the main concerns of facial care, especially at this time of year, after the excesses of summerIf you have developed acne due to sun exposure, hormonal changes, skin lesions… and you have decided to combat them, you should know that it is essential to follow a good daily routine with the right products. To do this, we propose four active ingredients that will become your greatest allies not only to conceal them but also to prevent their appearance.
© makeupbymario– Tranexamic acid: “It acts in different ways: on the one hand, it decreases the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase (responsible for the formation of melanin) and, on the other, it reduces inflammation and vascular damage,” says Ana Santamarina, an expert in dermocosmetics and formulation.
– Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 has a lot to say in this regard and is suitable for all skin types. As stated by David Fernández Polo, Skincare Education Specialist at Paula’s Choice Spain, niacinamide “is a superhero ingredient when it comes to fading dark spots, sun spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (acne marks).”
– Licorice extract: It is one of the most powerful natural active ingredients for combating dark spots and is a great option for the most sensitive skin. “It has an anti-irritant and depigmenting effect and improves the appearance of spots and marks, while stimulating the skin’s defences,” says Begoña Gómez, a treatment expert at Yves Rocher.
– Hydroquinone: Clinically, it has been the most widely used active ingredient to treat dark spots, but given its ban for cosmetic use (it is as effective as it is aggressive), new formulations have been sought. As EstefanÃa Ferrer, chemical engineer and CEO of LICO Cosmetics, explains, “we have been able to create a new generation hydroquinone with a very high safety profile.” This active ingredient, made up of a hydroquinone molecule and a lactic acid molecule, “is able to cross the stratum corneum and reach the melanocyte where it reduces the synthesis and release of melanin. For this reason, it produces a strong reduction in melanin production.”
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Discoloration Repair Serum, by Paula’s Choice
One of the brand’s most viral products is this serum that minimizes hyperpigmentation, reduces dark spots and evens out skin tone. Thanks to its powerful formula, which contains 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide and 0.5% Bakuchiol, it visibly reduces various hyperpigmentations, including brown and gray spots and dark spots caused by sun exposure. Price: 59 euros.
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Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum, by Twelve Beauty
This serum, made from 100% natural ingredients, has the ability to prevent the appearance of spots on the skin of the face and reduce the intensity of those that already exist. It is suitable for all skin types, including the most sensitive. Price: 96 euros.
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Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, by Glow Recipe
The firm that is hitting hard among the beauty addicts offers this serum with lightening properties that has been specially formulated to reduce brown spots. It contains five forms of vitamin C, guava, tranexamic acid and ferulic acid. If you include it in your daily routine you will notice a more radiant and even skin. Price: 44.90 euros.
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Flawless Dark Spots, by Sepai
A light serum that not only helps to minimise the appearance of dark spots but also to prevent them. It visibly reduces the appearance of all the phenomena that cause loss of skin uniformity, including redness and age spots, thanks to niacinamide, 3% tranexamic acid and arbutin. Price: 78 euros.
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The Technologist, by Veralab
If you are worried about dark spots, this product can be one of your allies. It is a serum for skin with dark spots and hyperchromia of various types: age spots, hormonal spots, post-inflammatory spots, photoaging spots and photosensitization spots. It contains 2% tranexamic acid that acts on the enzyme involved in the production of melanin and is known for its lightening and illuminating action. Price: 18.75 euros.
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Aurum Illuminating Infoactive, from Secrets of Water
A powerful depigmenting serum that selectively corrects skin spots, providing luminosity and nutrition. This product contains gold information particles that increase skin regeneration levels and licorice bark extract. Price: 55.10 euros.
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‘Global’ facial serum, by Santamarina Cosmetics
We finish with a light textured, silky-touch gel-cream with global action that helps control and reduce dark spots. It is ideal as a skin care product. anti-aging and unifies skin tone, and experts recommend it as a post-laser or intense pulsed light treatment or as a complement to depigmenting treatments. It combines active ingredients such as azeloglycine (10%) and tranexamic acid (3%). Price: 44.90 euros.
