Whitening cream "Vichy" for age spots is part of the line of the best products that cope with the increased production of melanin - the pigment of skin cells responsible for the pigmentation of the epidermis. This manufacturer is trusted by most users. The products in this series not only eliminate light and dark pigment marks, but also improve the tone of the face and give a healthy and well-groomed appearance.
The Vichy cosmetics brand produces products to eliminate age spots.
Product Features
Vichy products for pigmentation help to cope with the problem in the shortest possible time. VICHY specialists have developed a special line of caring cosmetics IDEALIA PRO. It will help even out your complexion and improve the condition of your skin.
The series helps normalize the production of melanin pigment. Vichy cream blocks the action of this substance, which helps to cope with freckles, age spots, redness, and vascular networks, which most often appear with age.
The cosmetic product effectively renews epidermal cells, which tightens the facial contour and produces a lifting effect. Thanks to its dense structure, IDEALIA PRO cream can be used as a foundation. It will help disguise skin irregularities and defects.
VICHY cream can be used to prevent the appearance of age spots in the summer, when maximum solar activity is observed.
Such numerous positive properties of the cosmetic product are explained by a special approach to its production and the latest developments in this field. VICHY products are manufactured using modern equipment, which made it possible to create the ideal cream structure. It contains a sufficient amount of masking and caring substances that effectively eliminate all skin imperfections.
Useful vitamins
Various products and procedures help with age spots. But, in addition to exfoliating and whitening agents, it is imperative to use vitamin preparations to replenish the supply of these substances in the body:
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin C.
- Vitamin RR.
- Vitamin B9.
- Vitamin E.
If you lubricate your face and hands with vitamin A every day, the condition of your skin will quickly begin to improve. Instead of this vitamin compound, you can use a related drug known as retin-A or isotretinoin. This substance should be used in very small doses. It is recommended to apply a very thin layer to the skin no more than 1-2 times a day. In addition, experts say that you should not apply it to freshly washed skin. First you need to wait 1-2 hours after water procedures, and only then start using the drug.
According to laboratory studies, retin A and a similar vitamin can eliminate pigmentation due to its exfoliating effect. But you can't be too zealous with these substances.
Ascorbic acid also helps to get rid of dark spots on the body quite quickly. This compound is present in all citrus fruits, sauerkraut, green onions, bell peppers, currants and other acidic foods. Ascorbic acid, unlike vitamin A, has a whitening effect, which is very useful for spots on the body.
When a person does not have enough of this vitamin compound in his body, there is a risk of developing a disease such as pellagra. Its main symptom is the appearance of a red skin rash. The spots will be symmetrical. They cover the face, neck, lower and upper limbs. Then these places begin to peel off and pigmentation appears. In addition, a lack of nicotinic acid often manifests itself during pregnancy, which causes spots to appear on the knees and elbows.
To prevent this problem, you need to rub nicotinic acid into the skin. In addition, vitamin PP is found in various foods. For example, you need to include potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, rose hips, liver, dairy products, eggs, and fish in your diet.
This substance strengthens immune defense. Folic acid has a beneficial effect on the skin. This substance helps the body more efficiently absorb all compounds from the B group of vitamins. Folic acid slows down the processes that lead to the formation of spots on the skin. To avoid a shortage of this compound in the human body, it is necessary to include vegetables that have a green tint in the diet every day. In addition, sources of folic acid are liver, apricots, nuts, buckwheat, cereals and bananas.
Vitamin E also has a beneficial effect on the skin. It is this compound that slows down the aging process, prevents the formation of pigmentation or reduces the number of spots that previously formed on the body. Studies have shown that the vitamin is completely safe when used externally. In addition, the skin becomes more elastic and soft.
For a positive result, you need to apply a thin layer of oily liquid every day and wait until it is absorbed. If there are large lesions on the skin, then experts recommend mixing vitamin E (a couple of capsules) with a cream that is designed to moisturize the skin. They can be used not only externally, but also internally as a vitamin supplement. In addition, it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
For skin pigmentation, the following therapy is recommended:
- you can purchase capsules with a vitamin compound, and then pierce them and squeeze the contents onto the skin and rub;
- You can purchase oil with an additive in the form of such a compound and also apply it to the skin.
It is best to use capsules, as they can also be taken orally.
Advantages
The advantages of Vichy cream for age spots on the face are:
- carefully selected composition,
- creams undergo all necessary tests, which makes them safe for use,
- absence of harmful synthetic components in cosmetics,
- the product helps eliminate not only pigmentation, but also inflammation, swelling,
- suitable for all age categories,
- After applying the product there is no greasy sheen left, no sticky feeling.
Types of age spots
Pigmentation on the skin of the face or body is not always the same. Dark markings vary in shape, color and size. This allows you to identify their belonging to any species and find out the reason for their appearance.
Freckles or, scientifically, ephelides are usually a cluster of small spots on the skin with uneven edges. There are light and dark yellow shades. Freckles mainly affect red-haired and fair-haired people. Pigment spots of this type are localized on the face, neck, hands or body. Their appearance is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
In the summer, freckles darken, and in the winter they turn pale. With age, their number decreases significantly. You can try to whiten age spots using special creams.
Another type of age spots are moles. They are also called birthmarks or nevi. They are a collection of melanocytes that produce excess melanin.
Some moles are on the skin from birth, others appear over time under the influence of various factors. Can be flat or convex. Their appearance is provoked by ultraviolet radiation, changes in hormonal levels or injury.
There are different shades: light beige, dark brown, black, etc. Most of them are harmless, but they can degenerate into melanoma (malignant neoplasm). Such age spots on the skin of the face cannot be removed with whitening creams.
As a preventative measure, moles should be periodically checked for malignancy by a dermatologist (at least once a year).
Lentigo is a benign skin neoplasm, most often provoked by ultraviolet radiation. Small, flat, dark brown pigment spots usually appear on the skin of the face. Dark marks have clear boundaries.
Most often, lentigo affects older people. Pigmentation occurs due to increased production of melanin pigment by melanocytes. Such age spots are difficult to bleach.
Melasma or chloasma is a large, flat, dark-colored pigmented spot with an uneven outline. Dark markings often appear in groups and are located symmetrically on the face. There is a tendency to merge with each other.
Chloasma is commonly referred to as a skin pigmentation disorder caused by pregnancy. Another reason melanocytes produce more melanin is ultraviolet light. Sometimes the appearance of melasma is provoked by serious diseases: cancer, liver pathologies, helminthiasis, etc.
The absence of melanin in some areas of the facial skin is called vitiligo . The nature of this kind of pigment spots is not fully understood. The disease is characterized by the appearance of white marks of various shapes and sizes on the skin. Often pigment spots merge with each other, forming large lesions of the epidermis.
Vitiligo does not pose a health risk and is a purely cosmetic defect. The disease can be inherited.
Compound
A special feature of French VICHY products is that they contain water from thermal springs. Doctors and cosmetology experts agree that it is especially useful for the epidermis.
Thermal water contains more than seventeen minerals. They provide complete facial skin care.
The composition also contains other components:
- Diacalite - helps even out skin tone.
- Lipo-hydroxy acid. This active ingredient blocks the production of melanin, which causes excessive pigmentation. The substance stimulates the division of epidermal cells and eliminates keratinized particles.
- DRM Bright. This is a patented development of VICHY. The active complex consists of procestin, ascorbic acid and eperulin. Such components produce a pronounced anti-pigment effect, help cope with the inflammatory process, remove toxins and provide an attractive appearance.
How to use
Before using VICHY whitening products, you must cleanse your skin using your usual cosmetics or plain water. The face must be blotted with a soft towel. Only after this the cream is applied to the skin and carefully distributed over the surface. When using this Vichy product, avoid the eye area .
Whitening product IDEALIA PRO is recommended to be used every day, morning and evening. If you follow this regimen, the first noticeable results will appear within a week. The product can be combined with other Vichy cosmetics, which will enhance its effect and give better results.
Bleaching agents
The products are applied only to problem areas of the skin. They are very drying, so excessively frequent use leads to a deterioration in the quality of the epidermis. The following bleaching agents are used:
- hydrogen peroxide is a peroxide used for antiseptic treatment, teeth and skin whitening;
- zinc ointment is a cheap product that has a drying, adsorbing, disinfecting, astringent effect;
- salicylic acid - a liquid indicated for use in eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, ichthyosis, dries, suppresses gland secretion, has a keratolytic effect;
- mercury ointment - the substance is toxic, therefore it is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergic reactions or dermatitis; they are used only for a short course.
The products are allowed to be used at home without a prescription from a doctor or cosmetologist. They are not applied on a permanent basis. Negative reactions may occur:
- itching, burning, pain;
- peeling, rash, crusting;
- eczema, dermatitis;
- rash, papules, vesicles.
Deviations are easily restored. But it is better to use the method in a short course, allowing the skin to recover. After this, pigment spots can be bleached again. Immediately after applying the substance, you can use a moisturizer to restore fluid balance. During therapy, drink a lot of water to reduce the drying effect during whitening.
Features of face whitening
The main task of the IDEALIA PRO product is to block the production of melanin, which provokes the appearance of age spots.
Spider veins are also common skin problems. It causes unnatural, unattractive redness or bluishness of the skin. The use of Vichy cream helps to whiten a face that suffers from such problems. It strengthens the walls of small vessels, which improves skin nutrition and has a positive effect on its condition.
VICHY is able to penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis. This is what ensures a lasting positive effect from its use. The action of the product is aimed at eliminating the cause of age spots, and not at masking the problem. Therefore, the positive results from cosmetics last for a long time and do not disappear after using cleansers.
The carefully selected composition of Vichy cream helps eliminate many skin defects caused by hormonal imbalances in the body or age-related changes. The cream helps in the fight against ultraviolet radiation, creating a protective barrier on the surface of the skin that prevents the appearance of new age spots .
Causes of pigmentation
Pigmentation can occur in anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle. The spots appear from the accumulation of melanin, which is responsible for skin color. To effectively treat age spots, you need to know the reason for their formation. To start treatment, you should be examined and the doctor must select the necessary therapy. Among the main reasons for the formation of age spots are:
- direct sunlight or frequent visits to the solarium;
- metabolic disorders, liver and digestive system diseases;
- diseases of the endocrine system: dysfunction of the thyroid gland and the production of hormones, endocrine glands;
- mental disorders and stress;
- lack of ascorbic acid;
- gynecological diseases;
- pregnancy;
- use of cheap cosmetics;
- avitaminosis.
Vitamin deficiency as one of the reasons
With vitamin deficiency, spots often appear, this is due to a lack of vitamins in the body that have an antioxidant effect - A, E and C. With their deficiency, not only age spots appear, but also the skin ages faster. Most often, vitamin deficiency, as a cause of pigmentation, occurs in pregnant girls and adolescents. Dark spots with an uneven surface and torn edges form on the skin. In pregnant women, the spots will disappear after childbirth, in adolescents - by the end of puberty, when the metabolism is restored.
