What Causes These Brown Spots?
The most common form of hyperpigmentation is due to sun damage. These small dark patches usually appear on the hands and face, chest and arms or other areas most exposed to the sun. They are often referred to as age spots or liver spots, however medically they are called Solar Lentigines.

Melasma or Chloasma typically show up in patches and across larger areas. This is most often brought on by shifts in hormones that cause an overproduction of melanin. Pregnancy for example often brings on melasma, or “pregnancy mask.” Birth control or anything disrupting the hormones can also be a trigger.

Some people are more genetically predisposed to hyperpigmentation and freckling. It’s very common to experience a mixture of both types of spots.


Are There Other Things that Can Trigger Brown Spots?
Injury to the skin such as acne scarring or even surgery can create discoloration in the skin. It’s possible that a reaction to a medication can trigger melasma. Extreme heat has also been shown to bring on a melasma flare up, making summer an important time to avoid long heat and sun exposure. Even prolonged heat from things like saunas, steam rooms or hot yoga where there are areas of high heat can have an increasing effect on existing hyperpigmentation.


What Causes Brown Spots to Worsen?
All types of hyperpigmentation from freckles and age spots to melasma can increase and become darker and more pronounced from sun exposure. A function of melanin is to absorb the sun’s Ultraviolet rays and when it does so it deepens in color and expands. We recommend our Broad Spectrum SPF50 as part of your daily skincare regimen.

What Can I Do to Prevent Brown Spots?
The best way to prevent hyperpigmentation is to get serious about sun protection! Follow these steps to truly protect your skin:

1. Wear an SPF of 30 or higher every day (even inside, even when it’s overcast)
2. Get in the habit of wearing a hat (wide brimmed hats for best coverage)
3. Re-apply! Re-apply! Re-apply! When you’re outside in direct sun reapply every 2 hours
4. For extra protection on arms and chest try SPF clothing with Ultraviolet Protection (UPF)
5. Do the chemical Peel ( Note as for doctors prescription)

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