How Sunscreen and SPF Help Prevent Pigmentation and Dark Spots ?

Sunscreen for pigmentation protects skin from dark spots caused by UV rays and blue light. Melanin gives skin its color but with too much exposure of sun or screen can make it uneven. Using SPF 30 or higher to it keeps the skin safe. Daily use of sunscreen with two finger rule will help to protect from pigmentation.

• Pigmentation means the color of the skin gets color called melanin which is made by the special skin cells. When these cells stop working right skin color look uneven which is pigmentation.
• Even the dark skin gets dark spots from the sun exposure , hormonal changes in pregnancy and menopause and genetics.
• Sunscreen helps to keep the skin safe from the harmful UV rays it makes a layer on the face and bounces back the sunlight before it can hurts.
• Sunscreen help to not make the dark spots bigger or darker.

Both UV rays and blue light cause dark spots by :

• Melanin gives color to the skin so when the blue light comes to the skin it makes more melanin and too much melanin cause dark spots in some areas of body.
• Sun rays make more melanin which can uneven color. Too much sun can break the skin’s support layers and that is the reason to causes wrinkles
• Being at home also is not always safe as the UV rays from the sun can penetrate through windows too.

1. Choosing the best sunscreen for the skin is to choose one that can protect from the UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning).
2. Choose Sun Protection Factor (SPF 30) or higher for strong protection.
3. Sunscreen that can stays properly on wet or sweaty skin this is important for the one who do swimming and play outside.

Two finger rule is about squeezing sunscreen along with the index and middle finger. That amount is enough to cover your face and neck properly. After the cream and before makeup apply it and 15 minutes before going outside. Put it on again on every 2 hours.

Sunscreen for pigmentation is important to stop the dark spots and protect skin from sun damage. The two finger rule is to ensures full coverage. Daily use of sunscreen with SPF 30 shields from the skin from UV rays and blue light.

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1. Which vitamin deficiency causes pigmentation on the face?
   Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common cause of facial pigmentation
2. Which skincare is best for hyperpigmentation?
   Ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C and retinoids is best for hyperpigmentation.
3. How many days will it take to cure hyperpigmentation?
   It takes 6 to 12 month to cure with the hyperpigmentation.