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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Various creams from pigmented spots help to level the tone of the face, as well as completely get rid of the unpleasant depigmentation, which greatly spoils the appearance. Our skin is "colored" by melanocytes, thanks to which a shade of skin appears. Creams from age spots often consist of special substances that act specifically on melanocytes, thus restoring the natural tone.
Indications of the cream from age spots
When excessive amounts of melanocytes accumulate in the skin, pigmented spots appear on the skin. Their color is often several times darker, so they stand out prominently on the skin.
Pigmentation can occur in three forms:
- Freckles are congenital spots that can only be whitened.
- Chloasma.
- Lentigo.
Such spots can appear for a variety of reasons, but the most common among them are:
- Exposure to ultraviolet light.
- Posttraumatic factors.
- Insufficient amount of vitamins in the body.
- A large amount of melanin.
- Period of pregnancy.
- Dysfunction of some organs (in particular, the liver and thyroid gland).
If you notice that dark spots appear on your skin that strongly damage your appearance, you need to see a doctor who will determine what reason this could cause. He will tell you which cream will suit your particular case.
Release form
To date, there are many creams from age spots that can be purchased at beauty shops. The most popular among them are:
- Cream against green tea stains.
- Skinoren.
- Melanative.
- Vichy cream.
- Clear.
- Evinal.
- Achromin.
- Neonon.
- Oriflame.
- Aven.
- Mushroom cream.
- Biocon.
- Mom's comfort.
- Vitex.
- Cream of Dabao.
- Cream Cortex.
- Isis Cream.
- Qian Li.
- Uryazh Cream.
Cream from "Green Tea" stains
Cream based on tea polyphenol, green tea extract, arbutin, algae extract, aloe vera extract for moisturizing. This product line includes two creams: day and night. To obtain an effective result, it is desirable to use both. Day cream is used to quickly eliminate pigmentation. In addition, it helps protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet light, moisturizes the skin, thus preventing the appearance of new spots on it. Due to its peculiarity to decompose melanin, the daily cream "Green tea" whitens the skin.
Night cream is used to eliminate dark pigment spots, as well as freckles. With prolonged use, it helps not only to whiten the skin, but also to prevent wrinkles.
Due to its special composition this product has a powerful positive effect. It protects the skin from sun exposure, eliminates pigmentation, dark pigmented spots and freckles. The aloe extract, which comes into the basis of the cream, makes it possible to moisten the skin, make it softer and more tender, and also stimulate the metabolism in the epidermis.
Cream "Green tea" is recommended to apply on slightly damp skin of the face with light circular motions of the pads of fingers. Day cream is applied in the morning, night - in the evening. Before use, the skin should be cleaned. Massage the movements into the skin. After a week of use, you can switch to a one-time application.
Cream "Green Tea" can not be used for too long. Also it is forbidden for pregnant women and those who feed the baby with breast milk.
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Skinoren
Despite the fact that Skinoren cream is usually used to treat rosacea and acne, it is also often used to whiten the skin and fight pigmentation. The agent based on the active component of azelaic acid has an excellent antimicrobial effect. The main advantage of this cream is its nontoxicity.
Before using the product, the skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Apply a thin layer of the cream and rub a little in the skin. Try to rub the product gently so that it does not get into your eyes. To achieve a positive effect, use twice a day. If irritation develops on the face, the dosage should be reduced or completely discontinued.
Patients with an allergy to azelaic acid use this cream is prohibited. If the patient has been diagnosed with melasma, before using it is advised to consult a doctor. Children under twelve are not recommended.
In some cases, Skinoren may cause allergic reactions.
Melanative
This cream is water-based, so it perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis. A remedy based on the active components of alpha-albutin, koelic acid dipalmitate and glycolic acid, so it does not just fight pigmented spots, but also removes the causes of their appearance.
It should be remembered that this drug can be used only after the recommendation of a dermatologist. The dosage is as follows: a sufficient amount of the drug is applied to the skin in the morning and evening. Do not rub the cream into the epidermis. After applying for a while you can not go out.
Patients with allergies to active components of the drug use this cream is prohibited. The use of Melanative can cause the development of allergic reactions, unpleasant sensations (dryness or tightness of the skin).
Vichy Cream
Vichy cream from the pigmentation of the skin on the basis of the active component of the extract of the kombucha tea fungus has antioxidant properties. This product quickly and effectively whitens the skin. Get this mushroom by fermenting the best grades of black Ceylon tea.
Thanks to this composition, the daily use of Vichy cream allows for a short time to get rid not only of stains, but also of redness, freckles, vascular network. Among other things, the remedy helps make the face smoother and silky. Please note that the cream contains only light substances that do not cause allergic and other undesirable reactions.
Use this tool is recommended once a day, at any time convenient for you. Before application, the face must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. The first result will be noticeable after half an hour after use: the skin will become smoother. Pigmentation will begin to disappear, approximately, in a week.
Clearwater
Cream based on the active components of the extract of a medicinal embryo, margose, extract of ordinary aura, lodhra extract, turmeric extract, heartworm extract, kaifal extract, aloe vera extract, beeswax, extract of sacred basil, borax. Has a creamy base. It helps to get rid of wrinkles, circles under the eyes, pigment spots, scars, other visible defects on the skin.
This is an Ayurvedic remedy that is characterized by its natural composition. Therefore, it has no contraindications and side effects. Thanks to herbal components, the metabolism in the epidermis improves, the skin is moistened, its water balance is restored.
It is recommended to use Clarwin cream twice in 24 hours to get a positive result. It is very important to apply the product before going to bed, which improves its effect. Massaging, rub a small amount of the drug. The first results can be seen already a week after the start of use.
Evinal
This cream is used for bleaching all types of pigmentation. Especially often it is prescribed to combat the pigmentation spots that appeared after pregnancy or a tan.
Cream Evinal based on the placenta actively moisturizes the epidermis, causing a pleasant sensation of smoothness of the skin within half an hour after application. Small scratches and excessive dryness are almost instantaneous. The skin after this means becomes silky and pleasant to the touch. The clinical result comes in four weeks.
Achromin
Treatment and prophylactic cream based on the active ingredient hydroquinone. Also in the composition of the drug is vitamin C. The agent helps not only to whiten the skin, but also protect it from the harmful influence of ultraviolet.
The first results are noticeable already two weeks after the start of the use of the cream of Achromin. It is recommended to first apply it twice in 24 hours - best in the morning and evening. Duration of use is a month. The skin before application should be degreased, cleaned and dried.
Achromin is not allowed to be used during pregnancy and lactation, to treat pigmentation in children under the age of twelve if the patient has been diagnosed as having an allergy to hydroquinone.
If you have any side effects during treatment, the use of Aromin cream should be stopped.
Neoton
Water-based cream. The composition of the drug includes ascorbic acid, which allows you to quickly remove even a strong pigmentation. In addition, this product is distinguished by a sufficiently high protection against harmful ultraviolet rays, which are one of the main reasons for the appearance of pigmented spots.
Daily use of Neoton cream helps to make the skin of the face more bright, smooth, silky, radiant. It is recommended to use two versions of the cream at once to achieve a clinical result (daytime in the morning and night before bedtime).
Oriflame
Cream-fluid of fast action Oriflame "Protection and lighting". Thanks to its cream base it is very quickly absorbed into the epidermis. Helps in a short time to lighten the pigment spots and freckles. Helps protect against the appearance of new pigmentation spots. A product based on the extract of sorrel, cowberry extract of Swedish makes it possible to smooth out the tone of the skin without problems.
The first results can be noticed already in two weeks after the beginning of use. Immediately after half an hour after application, the skin becomes soft and smooth. Before using Oriflame cream, the face skin should be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Apply in the morning. You can also use a night cream of this series for the fastest achievement of a positive result.
Aven
Cream Aven D-Pigment on the basis of the active components of pre-tocopherol, melanide and retinaldehyde helps to significantly reduce the pigmentation of the skin, including freckles. It also moisturizes the skin, making it softer.
Before applying cream Aven, the face skin should be well cleaned and dried. Apply best before bedtime, as at night the active ingredients act faster. If the use of this product causes allergic reactions (burning, redness, irritation), it is worth stopping its use. Pregnant women should not use this drug.
Mushroom Cream
Mushroom cream based on active components of melon seed oil, lemon juice, almond oil, titanium dioxide, vitamin complex of forest berries, D-panthenol, parsley extract, vitamin A, phyto-mushroom alliance, essential oil from lavender, citrate silver makes it possible to lighten the skin of the face, remove pigmentation, freckles, smooth out the tone of the skin.
Before applying the cream, the face skin should be thoroughly cleaned. Use the product only on problematic areas, without affecting the healthy skin. Apply twice every 24 hours. Do not rub, leave on skin until completely absorbed.
The first effect of using the drug appears two weeks after the application. Patients with allergies to the components of the agent Amanita is prohibited.
Biocon
Cream Biocon "Snow White" helps to get three levels of protection from the appearance of new pigmentation and completely get rid of any pigmentation spots. The drug based on whitening agents, extracts of medicinal plants, oils, antioxidants, vitamins and moisturizers helps to suppress the activity of tyrosinides, thereby reducing the number of spots.
The main means for whitening in the line "Snow White" is considered a night cream. It is suitable for all skin types. The first results are noticeable in the second week of use. Apply Biocon cream recommended twice in 24 hours.
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Mom Comfort
This drug is designed to combat pigmentation in pregnant women and during lactation. Due to the fact that this drug adapts to the peculiarities of your skin, it helps to eliminate defects in all layers of the epidermis. Cream Mom Comfort from pigmented spots based on lemon, parsley extract, grape seed oil and fruit acid allows you to effectively clean the skin and do not harm the baby's health.
Apply Mom Comfort Cream is recommended twice in 24 hours on areas with pigmented spots. Has no contraindications or side effects.
Vitex
Vitex cream for clarifying the skin on the basis of ascorbic acid, lemon juice, synthetic beeswax can eliminate pigmentation spots and freckles. In addition, this tool helps protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
Apply every morning to dry, skimmed skin. Rub with massage finger pads. If irritation or redness occurs, discontinue use.
Cream of Dabao
Cream Dabao on the basis of active components of lotus extract, white-flowered peony, Daurian angelica, bleach hyacine, white pore, amino acids and vitamins is suitable for combating pigmentation, which appears on mature skin. Due to its composition, the product helps to improve metabolic processes in the epidermis.
Daily use allows you to completely get rid of already appeared old spots, and prevent the emergence of new ones. Apply Dabao cream every 24 hours at any time convenient for you. The first visible results appear two weeks after the application is started.
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CORA CREAM
Cortex cream based on the active components of the extract of horse sorrel, vitamin C, lemon, licorice extract, extract of badan influences the synthesis of melanin, thus reducing pigmentation. Helps to get rid of freckles and pigment spots, which were caused by different reasons.
Daily use of this product helps to smooth out the tone of the skin, make it more smooth and silky. Apply Cream cream is recommended once or twice in 24 hours. The first results become noticeable after a two-week application. There are no contraindications for use.
Isis cream
Isis cream is designed to renew the skin, it prevents the development of depigmentation. The drug is based on the active component of glycolic acid. Thanks to this, the product exfoliates the upper layer of the epidermis, reduces the number of wrinkles, makes the skin more elastic.
It is recommended to apply the product in the evening. First you need to apply Isis cream every other day for at least two weeks, then every day. To get a positive result, use the drug for at least one month. Avoid exposure to sunlight on the skin.
Qian Li
Whitening cream Qian Li helps to completely get rid of freckles and age spots. A remedy based on the active components of the extract of ginseng, whey globulin, vitamin E, aloe vera extract, seaweed extract, pearl powder, sable fat, the herbal extract from China rejuvenates, moisturizes and whitens the skin.
Before applying to the face, be sure to check the reaction of the body to this cream, applying a small amount on the hand. If redness or itching occurs, the drug should not be used by Qian Li. In the opposite case, apply it every day for the first seven days. After the disappearance of the spots continue to use the cream every other day.
Ureazh cream
A cream based on the active ingredients of nicotinamide, licorice extract, copper chelate, green tea extract, vitamin C, titanium dioxide, thermal water allows you to get rid of the pigmentation in a short period of time.
Daily use of the cream Uryazh not only relieves pigment spots, but also protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to apply only on areas with pigmentation twice a day (in the morning and evening).
Whitening creams from age spots
To date, bleaching creams are very popular, which help to cope with age spots, including freckles.
Many women and girls prefer the following bleaching agents to combat pigmentation:
- Alen Mak "Achromin" - a cream that not only whitens the skin, but also protects it from the harmful effects of sunlight. In doing so, it affects any pigmentation. Thanks to this remedy you can get rid of stains that appeared during pregnancy, due to insolation, from freckles and age-related pigmentation.
- Unitone 4 - a cosmetic complex based on the active components of hydroquinone, kojic acid, glycolic acid, ascorbic acid. Due to this composition, the drug helps to quickly whiten the skin (for four to six weeks), exfoliate dead cells, remove inflammation, strengthen capillaries. The drug is applied before bedtime.
- Lakshma Maxxi is a whitening cream that needs to be applied only on areas with face or body pigmentation.
Sunscreens from age spots
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays leads not only to skin burn, but also to the appearance of pigment spots or freckles on it. This is why it is necessary to use special sunscreen products that also help to get rid of pigmentation. Such sunscreens are designed for the face, so the protection factor (the so-called filter) in them is always high - within 30-50. It is also interesting that many such remedies can now be used without problems as a basis for make-up.
The most popular creams with the factor of protection from ultraviolet rays are:
- Clinique 30 SPF - this cream protects the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight, and also moisturizes it and removes the first manifestations of pigmentation. The main advantage of this tool is the fact that it does not clog pores. Suitable for very sensitive skin.
- Caribbean Breeze 30 SPF is a compact soufflé cream that can be safely placed even in a small handbag. Relieves irritation, does not give ultraviolet damage to the skin, removes freckles and pigment spots.
- Vichy Capital Soleil 50 SPF is a sunscreen with maximum protection against sunlight. Ideal for light-skinned people and very sensitive skin. Helps to significantly moisturize the skin and relieve pigmentation.
Georgian cream from age spots
Creams of Georgian production, which have become quite popular recently, help to cope with excessive pigmentation and acne on the face. If you believe the producers, these products are made only from natural ingredients, so they are completely safe for health. These creams are used to cleanse the skin and whiten it. Thanks to exfoliating actions of creams of the Georgian manufacturers, after a few weeks of use the skin on the face becomes smooth, silky and completely clean.
Please note that after ten days, the use of creams should be stopped (the break also lasts ten days). Then repeat this course two more times. You need to apply the funds to the previously cleaned and skimmed skin before bedtime. In the morning the cream is necessarily washed off with the help of warm water. Then on the skin is applied any nourishing cream.
Store the drug in a refrigerator and never use it for frequent allergies.
Swiss cream against stains and scars
Nuobisong is a new Swiss cream that is used to treat scars, as well as getting rid of pigment spots. It is characterized by a rather soft and pleasant texture, effectively fights against small flaws, does not cause allergic reactions, since it consists only of natural ingredients. Immediate absorption of this product allows you to apply the cream even before going out, because it does not leave fat marks.
The manufacturer assures that Nuobisong does not cause side effects due to its natural composition. But the composition itself is not disclosed in order to avoid the production of this drug by other companies. Apply the product only to those places where there are scars, acne or pigment spots. After applying the cream, you need to gently rub it into the skin. Use Nuobisong is recommended twice in 24 hours. After fifteen minutes, rinse with warm water. The course of therapy is no less than six months.
Korean creams from age spots
There are many natural components that are part of these creams and have a positive effect on the skin. The most popular of them are: parsley extract, lemon juice, some essential oils. The main feature of Korean creams from age spots is the presence of a secret in the staff.
In the online stores you can buy the following Korean creams:
- Secret Key - cream based on the active component of snail mucus. Thanks to it the product helps to overcome the first signs of aging, restores the skin, eliminates acne, scars and pigmentation. Also in the cream are the following components: macadamia oil, placental protein, rice and mushroom snow extract, lanolin.
- Missha - creams from this Korean company help not only to moisturize the skin and protect it from the negative influence of the environment, but also to save you from pigmentation on the face. Means of this line on the basis of such active components as: slime snail, buddlei extract, lotus extract, jasmine, iris, lily. Helps align the skin tone and improve its appearance.
- Mizon is a whitening cream based on the active component of the snail's mucus. It renews, whitens and moisturizes the skin of the face. Additional components of this remedy are: extracts of wormwood, iris, elm Japanese, ascorbic acid, ceramides.
Turkish cream from age spots
Expigment - Turkish cream, which is used to combat pigmentation and protect the skin from ultraviolet. A product based on the active component of hydroquinone (4%). Helps to quickly whiten not only freckles, senile pigment spots, but also traces, after acne. Its action is based on the enhancement of the melanin degradation function in the skin and the reduction of its synthesis.
Before using the Turkish cream Expigment, you need to thoroughly clean the face and dry it well. Be sure to test for an allergic reaction. It is possible to apply only on those areas of the skin where there are pigmented spots. After application, wash hands well.
The first positive result from the application of this remedy will come in four weeks after the start of use. In rare cases, the drug can cause redness or irritation of the skin.
Night creams from age spots
Many manufacturers offer night creams that help get rid of pigmentation. There is an opinion that it is during sleep that most components of such drugs are much more active, which leads to quick positive results.
One of these night creams is a cosmetic preparation "Elure" from the company "Syneron Medical". The cream is based on a special formula of melanosima, which is a natural enzyme. It helps to destroy melanin, which is in the upper layers of the epidermis.
With daily use, the product helps to cope with age spots and smooth out the skin tone.
Cream with arbutin from pigment spots
Arbutin is often used in creams that are used to remove pigment spots, freckles and senile pigmentation, since this component has a bleaching effect. In addition, such components can include such components: kojic acid, glycolic acid, hydroquinone, plant extracts, ascorbic acid, oils, beta-carotene. Before buying a cream with arbutin, always consult a dermatologist.
Cream with arbutin is considered to be the safest means that helps to whiten the skin in a fairly short period of time. It reduces the amount of melanin in the upper layers of the epidermis. These drugs can be used for a long time (but only if they do not contain hydroquinone).
Using this tool several times a week, you can see that the skin of the face has become smoother and lighter.
Pharmacodynamics
Consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of creams from pigment spots on the example of the Skinoren drug.
The composition of this cream includes azelaic acid, which allows to normalize the process of keratinization. It also significantly reduces the amount of fatty acids in the epidermis. It is characterized by an antimicrobial action directed against Staphyloccocus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes. Affects melanocytes, but depending on the time of use and dosage.
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Composition of creams from pigment spots
To eliminate the pigmentation, which appears on the skin, you need to properly choose a special cream. Their special properties were obtained from active components, which are included in their composition:
- Arbutin - is a substance whose effect is directed to those areas of the skin that have been altered by pigmentation. Its effect is very mild, so creams based on it are suitable even for pregnant women.
- Hydroquinone - helps reduce the activity of melanocytes, which quickly and effectively brightens the skin. Unfortunately, this component is toxic, so you should use creams with caution.
- Kojic acid is an effective component that helps to get rid of pigmentation. When using creams with kojic acid, you need to be careful, since they can cause allergies.
- Gluconic acid - helps to strengthen the action of active components from pigmentation.
- Ascorbic acid - helps not only to restore the skin, but also slows down the division of melanocytes.
- Beta-carotene - reduces the amount of pigment that accumulates in the skin.
- Extract of parsley, cucumber and lemon - differ bleaching effect.
- Various oils (from grape seeds, jojoba) - not only remove stains, but also soften the skin.
Pharmacokinetics
The agent is almost not absorbed into the systemic blood stream, but the small amount of acid that is still absorbed is excreted unchanged with the help of the kidneys.
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Use of the cream from age spots during pregnancy
During pregnancy, many women develop pigmentation spots. They arise due to hormonal failures and a decrease in the body's defenses. Pregnant women are not recommended to experiment with various creams from pigmentation. Moreover, today you can find a large number of various tools that can be safely used even during this period.
The most popular creams for pregnant women are:
- Our mother is based on herbal ingredients.
- Vinoperfect - helps to eliminate already appeared pigmented spots.
- Anti-Taches is a natural remedy.
- Complexes from the company Oriflame.
Contraindications
Since such products are manufactured most often from natural extracts, they have no special contraindications. But dermatologists recommend using a sensitivity test before use, so that there are no unpleasant allergic reactions.
Side effects of the cream from age spots
- Allergy.
- Irritation.
- Inflammation.
- Redness.
Shelf life
Shelf life, as a rule, is two to three years.
Effective cream for age spots
Certainly, each person should choose for themselves a cream from a pigmentation, proceed from individual features of the skin. But, if we talk about what means is considered the best today, then it is necessary to pay attention to the composition of creams. The most effective are those that are based on natural components. It is also very important that the cream helps not only to whiten the skin, but also protects from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, pay attention to the degree of protective factor in such creams.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Creams from age spots" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.