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23
Jun
2025
Peeling Back the Truth: How to Tackle Stubborn Pigmentation
Medical director of Dr Raquel Skin&Medical Cosmetics, Lvl 7 graduate& awards 2022. She is also a Lead Senior Clinical Mentor at Harley .
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How do we get those pesky of discoloured skin, and how do we treat them? Read on….
Summer is upon us, and the longer days make us feel that there’s so much more living to do! Whilst many of us are preparing to brave the flight and see if we can head for even sunnier climes, others are at staycations in the UK.
One thing is for sure: we all adjust our for skies, but how should we be adjusting our skincare?
Yes, yes, yes… everyone knows that we should be using daily, but surely that’s only when the sun is out and really hot, right?
If you burn a little from time to time, it heals fast enough, so where’s the problem, apart from the sore skin and peeling?
I mean, what’s really going to happen if the sun bathes your shoulders and nose a little… loves it when they’re a little sun-kissed.
Your skin is always going to be my priority. With the vast proportion of my patients age reversal treatments, I think it’s wise to remind everyone that the sun, or rather UV, isn’t just for summer, and the damage that you are perhaps seeing now isn’t as a result of a recent trip away.
and sun damage are real, and the older we get, unfortunately, the more it becomes. UV changes the in your skin, and it can penetrate glass. So, if you are in the car, in the conservatory, next to a window in winter, spring, summer or autumn, you should wear sunscreen. For your face, a 30 SPF in the cooler months and a 50 SPF in the summer months, with regular and not just once a day.
*ALARM* 80% of ageing is a direct result of exposure to light (UV)
The more time you spend in the sun, without SPF, plus a sun hat and some shade, it will result in your skin ageing faster than others who have been and are being more . If you are reading this in your 20s or even in your teenage years, make a little deal… always off your make-up after a night out (not with a face wipe) and wear an SPF religiously… even if that’s the only thing you do!
As we travel through our 30s and into our 40s, we can see darkening on our skin in patches, then as we glide into our 50s and beyond, we begin to see those liver spots on the backs of our hands and age spots on our face.
Those little spots appearing on the backs of your hands can be spotted when stuck in and you’re analysing the backs of your hands – (yes, we all do that!), so there’s little lesson… put your SPF first onto the back of your hands and then onto your face!
Do this from an early age, but even if you’ve never done it before, you know you’ll be doing your bit and your best!
How do we get ?
Sun damage- to UV rays. The results can be seen over time, and you may see darker patches of skin, and some .
- what’s that?
It’s a type of pigmentation with hormones and freckles. You may have experienced or seen in friends and family that when pregnant, there is some on the skin. In general, this fades and after pregnancy, but not always. can also play a part in .
Interestingly, I have melasma, and I will share my journey with you through my shots. Every year, I need to work on my pigmentation, you wouldn’t have a clue to look at me now.
From experience, I will share my and the with you, for you to know what is possible, along with real .
can traumatise the skin, causing pigmentation and , and even some skin will have this effect; if peels and products are too strong and they are combined with exposure to UV, the result can be pigmentation.
So what are the triggers?
A common trigger is skin tone; can affect darker skin, resulting in lighter or darker patches. Other triggers can be Increased levels in pregnancy, sun exposure and certain drugs.
How can I get rid of my pigmentation?
The answer is… that it’s not easy. Pigmentation, once you have it, is like a boomerang, and it just keeps coming back. The cooler months are the best time to treat pigmentation, as just a in the sun can see it . Yes, it’s that simple! Pigmentation is a enemy, and it can take skin treatments a year to suppress the cells that the pigment. One day in the sun can undo all that work.
Fight and prevention
SPF.
Sun protection is vital, and that includes hats and out of the sun and into the shade.
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C… and E are key, and because not all products are created equal, and because many of us tend to get choice paralysis when selecting skincare, let me make this easier for you. Serums and other facial containing L Asorbic Acid are . If those also contain vitamin E this will assist in the effectiveness of the C in the skin. Vitamin C, with SPF, is the most way to treat and prevent further pigmentation. Try a 15% to 30% L Asorbic Acid for results, like C, vitamin E and Niacinamide all to the fight against and prevention of .
Treat
Peels are the answer to . These can either be in small courses and at medium depth, or a deeper peel can be more effective for results, it all on how much you can spare. A deeper peel would mean that the skin could be more and visibly red for some time after treatment.
is another super-successful strategy for those deeper into the skin. allows us to access the deeper layers of the skin through micro to infuse the skin with agents. Typically, results would be visible after a series of 6 sessions.
If you would like to see how I can help you with your skin tone and pigmentation, then let’s chat! No pressure, let’s look at your skincare and how serious you are about treating it.
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Throughout her career, Dr Raquel has understood that most people are looking for a reliable, honest relationship with their practitioner, which is why she takes the time to how her patients feel.
Dr Raquel is known for her and caring manner, being discreet, and putting her patients at ease.
She is to the provision of safe, high-quality patient care in order to achieve the best for patients, and make them feel confident in their own skin.
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