What is pigmentation?
Your body contains a pigment called melanin, which determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes.
Due to imbalance and various disorders, cracks and spots are formed on the skin. Skin color and structure are normal, even if skin cells are healthy.
In case of cell damage or unhealthy cells, the body produces extra melanin to protect the skin.
Pigmentation or hyperpigmentation is formed for a number of reasons. The result is more visible with age - the condition worsens if you do not treat or protect the skin properly.
Common causes of hyperpigmentation include:
- Staying in the sun for a long time;
- Genetics;
- Hormonal changes;
- Health problem or skin injury.
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