4 Types of Hyperpigmentation

As aggravating as hyperpigmentation can be, understanding why it’s happening and how you can stop it (yes, it can be done) is rule number-one on the path to clear, even skin. The experts at NaturalOrganicBody researched all the types of hyper pigmentation and found what works to stop it. Everything from Skin Care, Cosmetics to Hair Products.

1. Melasma
Color: Light to medium brown
Where It Occurs: On the cheeks, sides of the face, upper part of the nose, forehead and above the lip
What It Looks Like: Splotchy patches that are inconsistent in shape and size
Caused By: A surge in hormones usually from pregnancy or birth control coupled with sun exposure
Treat It With: Hydroquinone and Retin-A; salicylic, lactic or glycolic acid peels; Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) plus vitamin C; or Cosmelan. (Melasma is hard to treat because of its potential to recur.)

2. Sunspots (aka Age or Liver Spots)
Color: Light to dark brown
Where It Occurs: On the face, chest and hands
What It Looks Like: Small, flat, dark spots
Caused By: The sun
Treat It With: Retinol + IPL; Fractional laser resurfacing

3. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Color: Pink, red or brown
Where It Occurs: Anywhere on the face
What It Looks Like: Flat spots
Caused By: Inflammatory acne
Treat It With: Light salicylic acid wipes or chemical peels red and blue light (if there is active acne)

4. Freckles
Color: Light to dark brown or even red or black
Where It Occurs: On the face, chest and arms
What It Looks Like: Concentrated small spots
Caused By: The sun
Treat It With: Fraxel, Nd: YAG laser

There's a Fix for Everything Wrong w/Yours Eyes

Clearly, we can all stand to use more sleep! In fact, many of us do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep every night. Even if it is on our new years resolution list... EVERY YEAR!!!

So, in the meantime, the experts at naturalorganicbody.com got together to find products that could give people the edge they need to look more awake. These are helpful hints that, literally, anyone can follow to get the desired look they need. 

Minimize Puffiness

Puffy eyes usually cause a bit of anxiety for people as the cause can be related to not enough sleep, or allergies and people around you can see it. So, for whatever reason for the puffiness, try a quick morning massage around your eye area. It's best to use an eye cream that's specifically made to be used on the delicate skin around your eyes. Naturalorganicbody has many eye creams to chose from like 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean - Caffeine Eye Cream  It's suggested you massage the skin for a few minutes. That can help to flush the excess fluid in your lids down through your lymphatic system and out your body.

Hide Dark Circles

When dark circles are prevalent on a persons face... it's automatically assumed they didn't get a good nights sleep, even if the opposite is true. Dark circles are caused by broken capillaries and blood vessels. And being tired makes them more obvious. So gently pat - don't rub the area when trying to conceal them with makeup. creamy Fruit Pigmented Brightening Concealer in a shade that matches or is slightly lighter than your skin tone to hide dark circles. Dust powder over the concealer to help it last all day.

Brighten Eyes

Apply a light shimmery cream eye shadow like
Star Satin Eyeshadow to the center of the eyelids and also apply onto your brow bones & cheekbones.

Highlighting those areas helps to brighten your look.

Open Eyes

A foolproof way to open and brighten up your look is to curl your lashes and then apply two coats of
Fruit Pigmented Mascara in Black Tea to look instantly more alert!