You’ll be getting a lot of clients coming through your spas and treatment rooms with sun damage. No matter how much you stress to your clients to avoid the sun and use a strong SPF, inevitably they will return to you with summer sun damage. The truly funny part is they may not even notice it. However, the second you see them, you will instantly see the hyperpigmentation.
There are many ways to treat hyperpigmentation. Usually involving skin lightening agents and different types of exfoliation. The best efforts are when the lightening and exfoliation can be combined into a single treatment.
There are a variety of manual treatments such as microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and microneedling to help manually strip away dead surface skin cells that have hyperpigmented. You can also combine chemical exfoliation by using peels. This combination of chemical and physical exfoliation will increase the intensity and strip away more dark spots.
The type of peel that is selected can focus on brightening skin while it is exfoliating. Peels that include Vitamin C will focus on brightening the skin during the process. But adding potent Vitamin C into daily home care can help continue the process of brightening the skin while this benchmark antioxidant builds the skin’s collagen arsenal.
You see, Vitamin C inhibits the tyrosinase enzyme– so less melanin is produced which helps the skin in preventing more dark spots. The infusion of Vitamin C will also help to fight free radicals which are a known cause of hyperpigmentation. You can also recommend a powerful Vitamin C serum your clients can apply after sun exposure to help repair sun damage.
We’ve combed through our award-winning skincare brands to come up with our favorite Vitamin C based products that you can use to help your clients battle hyperpigmentation.
5 Vitamin C’s For Your Hyperpigmenation Arsenal
- Multi-C / Retinol Peel PRO M.A.D. Skincare
Generally considered a medium level peel containing Multi Fruit Acid, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids. The depth of this peel is determined by the number of layers applied during application and the tolerance level of the skin it is applied to. It is recommended that new users begin with 1-3 layers for a light/medium peel. Generally 4-6 layers will result in a medium/deep peel and 7-8 layers can result in a deep peel. Multi C / Retinol Peel is suitable for most skin types particularly mature dry, and sun damaged skin.
- Discover Bright Skin Kit by M.A.D Skincare
A targeted at home kit that will provide brightening products in every step of your client’s home care.
- BRIGHTENING CLEANSER
- RADIANT BRIGHTENING MASK
- ILLUMINATING DAILY MOISTURIZER
- SPOT ON TARGETED SKIN BRIGHTENING SERUM
- Ester-C Brightening Serum by Shira-Radiance
Concentrated and rapidly absorbed Vitamin C improves skin texture. This amazing serum offers a lightening effect without any sensitive reaction. It also serves as an effective antioxidant preventing damage and encouraging the formation of collagen fibers in the skin. It reduces appearance of wrinkles caused by dryness and aging.
- RENEW – Skin Lightening Cream – Exfoliate and Brighten
Ten concentrated lightening & brightening ingredients of natural or organic origin, plus boosting agents, reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage, acne, & hormonal changes. Lightens & brightens while strengthening skin’s ability to prevent future damage. Doubles as a moisturizer. Is a safe alternative to toxic products made with hydroquinone. Safe for sensitive skin on the face, neck, neckline, and around the eyes.
- Bright White Serum by Circadia
This ultra lightweight milky serum is specially formulated with potent antioxidants and inhibitors of melanin production to brighten the skin and diminish the appearance of hyper pigmentation, age spots, sun spots, uneven pigmentation and post pregnancy melasma. This versatile serum can be worn under daily moisturizer or sunscreen and is gentle and safe.
This collection of products is sure to meet the needs of a majority of your clients. We can help you create an assortment of Vitamin C products that will help you boost your retail sales as well as help you increase the number of advanced skincare treatments that you’re able to perform. If you need help you can call us at 1-800-500-1886 or email us.
