Starry spots on the face are always annoying. Whether it's sun spots, chloasma or freckles, they not only affect your face value, but also hint at deeper skin problems. Blindly following the trend of whitening may make the spots worse the more you get rid of them! This blog takes you from the causes to the solutions to fight against blemishes scientifically and restore your skin's pure undertone!
The ‘past and present life’ of spots: why do they grow?
1. The nature of spots: excessive melanin deposition, affected by both internal and external factors.
2. Causes of the whole point:
*External factors: ultraviolet rays (the biggest culprit!) and improper skin care (excessive friction, irritating ingredients).
*Internal factors: hormonal fluctuations (pregnancy, birth control pills), chronic stress, abnormal liver and kidney function.
Prevention > Treatment! Snip spots at the source
Sun protection is king:
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50+, PA ++++ daily, and apply it on cloudy days/indoors!
Physical Shade: Hats, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, and avoid going out in the middle of the day in the summer.
Reduce inflammatory irritation:
Cleanse gently and avoid scrubbing your face frequently with soap-based scrubs;
Do not squeeze when acne grows, timely anti-inflammatory (such as products containing Centella asiatica and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate).
Regulate lifestyle habits:
Ensure sleep (staying up late exacerbates melanin production);
Supplement with antioxidant nutrients such as VC, VE, glutathione (citrus, dark vegetables, nuts).
Spot Lightening Mistakes! These operations will make the spots get deeper and deeper:
❌ Violent spot removal: frequent use of scrubs to rub the face, brush yourself with a high concentration of acid → damage to the barrier, triggering inflammation and discolouration.
❌ Superstitious fast-acting products: claiming that ‘7 days light spot’ contains heavy metals (such as mercury), long-term use of skin poisoning.
❌ Neglect to moisturise and repair: spot-reducing ingredients (e.g. acids, 377) may dry out the skin, and need to be combined with moisturising and repairing creams (containing ceramides and panthenol).
❌ Daytime without sunscreen: whitening ingredients (such as VC) may be anti-darkness in the event of ultraviolet rays, sunscreen is not in place = foregone conclusion!
A guide to pairing light spotting products:
Morning Process:
Gentle Cleanser → Spot Lightening Essence → Moisturising Lotion → Sunscreen
Evening Process:
Makeup Removal → Soothing Toner → Spot Correction Essence → Repairing Cream
⚠️ Key: Use only 1-2 efficacious ingredients at a time to avoid stacking too much stimulation!
Internal adjustment: Eat for ‘clean skin’.
Antioxidant foods: tomatoes (rich in lycopene), blueberries, green tea.
Inhibit melanin: vitamin C-rich kiwi, strawberries; glutathione-rich spinach, asparagus.
Lightning Foods: Photosensitive foods (celery, lemon) need to strengthen sun protection after consuming large amounts during the day.
Spot reduction is a long-lasting battle, patience and scientific care are indispensable! Sun protection, choosing the right ingredients and avoiding irritation will gradually restore your skin's evenness and radiance.