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Aging and Under Eye Dark Circles
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The skin around your eyes is very delicate and thin- therefore, the first visible signs of aging begin around the eyes. Aging signs around the eyes include hyperpigmentation presented as dark circles, crow’s feet and bags under the eyes. It is a myth that only excessive sleepless nights (for help with sleep problems, please click HERE) or serious illness cause dark circles under the eyes. We often get questions through our Bay Harbour Med Spa website related to under eye discoloration. In response to this growing concern amongst our readers we’ve compiled some information which provides tangible solutions to the majority of our readers/clients.
If you have health food store/supermarket in your hometown, try the following to help tackle unsightly dark circles under the eyes:
Soy and rice bran really does help target dark circles and puffy eyes. According to Life Extension Foundation a clinical study with 20 subjects, thirty years of age or older, applied a topical formulation of purified soy and hydrolized rice bran peptides. They did this twice a day for eight weeks. At the study’s end- 35% of reduction in dark circles was noted, 32% reduction of puffy eyes was noted, and 42% of improved skin texture was noted. In the future, we’ll elaborate more on this comprised treatment (Bay Harbour Med Spa is currently running a study amongst clients). However for the meanwhile consider the above, plus the following:
- Blueberry extracts
- Pomegrante extracts
- Black, green, white and red tea extracts
The above provide the skin with protection against damage by UV light and oxidative stress. For additional help with stress and/or anxiety, please click HERE.
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Arbutin in Skin Lightening Treatments
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Laser Hair Removal Miami, Llc., together with its sister company, Bay Harbour Med Spa, has long been an advocate for skin lightening treatments which do not contain hydorquinone (an immunotoxic ingredient found in many bleaching creams). So we set out to find an ingredient that was an alternative to hydroquinone, we found it and are excited about its benefits, this ingredient is called arbutin.
Arbutin is is derived from the leaves of bearberry, cranberry and mulberry shrubs. According to The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, arbutin contains properties which inhibit melanin. Melanin produces pigment which in some cases produces hyperpigmentation.
Arbutin is an expensive ingredient which is why many cosmetic companies which produce skin bleaching creams aka skin lightening creams opt to use hydroquinone over arbutin. For a skin lightening system which contains arbutin, please click HERE.
If you live in the greater Miami area, and are interested in skin lightening treatments, please contact our sister company, Bay Harbour Med Spa, by clicking HERE. Bay Harbour Med Spa provides safe, effective skin lightening treatments for the face, hands, underarms, the bikini, anal and genital areas.
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Hyperpigmentation and Black Skin
People of color are a very large group, which in South Florida includes people of African and Hispanic descent. It also includes patients of mixed backgrounds who have more darkly pigmented skin. Darker skin type people represent a significant and growing group of patients seeking skin discoloration treatments also known as hyper-pigmentation skin treatments and products. This is because of the increased awareness of safe, affordable aesthetic skin products. The problem with most skin lightening products (aka skin bleaching products) is that they contain caustic chemicals. Skin Renewal Method TM has taken special precautions in addressing and treating skin of color.
People with darker skin tones are prone to certain skin problems such as spots. These spots are caused by an insult to deeply pigmented skin, such as acne, a cut, or a disorder such as psoriasis.
Melanocytes are very sensitive cells and can either stop producing color- hypo-pigmentation or produce excessive color in cases of inflammation- post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. PIH which is most commonly seen in areas where acne blemishes heal, leaving a dark spot behind. Skin Renewal Method TM developed a skin lightening system which is safe for people of darker pigment; not only is it safe to use (no discoloration of the skin) but it is very efficient in helping to even out hyper-pigmentation in dark or black skin.
For a safe, effective skin lightening product, safe for all skin colors (useful for elbow, knees, underarm, facial spots, anal and genital areas), please click HERE.
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Causes of hyperpigmentation
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External influences such as ultraviolet rays, inflammation and hormones may cause hyperpigmentation of the skin.
In an attempt to protect the skin from damage, ultraviolet rays trigger formation of the melanin. Ultraviolet rays affect cells within the epidermis as well as the dermis (layers of the skin). Dermatoheliosis, a medical term used to describe the long-term effects of ultraviolet exposure on the skin. This term encompasses everything from hyperpigmentation and DNA damage to structural changes caused by the cross linking of collage and elastin fibers, resulting in elastosis and wrinkles.
Hormones trigger the production of melanin. Altered hormone levels may result from stress, menstruation, pregnancy, birth control pills, medical conditions and some medications.
Inflammatory response in the skin generates free radicals, which in turn trigger melanocytes. This inflammation may be the result of harsh products; chemical peels; microdermabrasion; laser resurfacing; surgical procedures; and any trauma to the skin, such as cuts, abrasions and even improper extractions by an inexperienced esthetician.
For information on chemical free skin lightening treatments, please click HERE.
