Top Natural Ingredients that help reduce hyperpigmentation aka dark spots sun spots

Now that Summer is almost over this is usually the time where my clients start coming in for their resurfacing treatments. They are noticing that their hyper-pigmentation is more noticeable due to the damage from UV rays caused by the sun. Hyper-pigmentation is the medical term for dark spots, sunspots, and age spots. This occurs when the skin has an over production of melanocytes. 

   Ingredients used to inhibit the melanin production such as hydroquinone,and mercury chloride used to be the go to ingredients of slowing down this process . However they have been linked to a variety of health issues even when used in smaller percentages. With more, and more consumers, and skin care therapist taking a stand against these harmful ingredients, we have listed a few of the top plant extracts that nature has given us the answers to help reverse the signs of hyperpigmentation. The following are 5 strongest Natural alternatives to slow down the signs of hyper-pigmentation.

1.Licorice Root Extract

Reduces hyper-pigmentation by blocking tyrosinase a skin enzyme responsible for the pigmentation process.

2. Willow Bark Extract

 It provides a natural Beta-Hydroxy Acid ( an anti aging ingredient )without skin irritation. It enhances cell renewal and encourages the shedding of dead skin, revealing a brighter looking complexion.

3. Bellis Daisy

A skin-brightening agent derived from Daisy Flowers. Known to help reduce melanin activity, provide even pigmentation and makes age spots less visible.

4.  Watermelon Extract

 Highly purified watermelon extract protects DNA in skin cells from damage caused by UV-ligh induced free radicals. Decreases erythema (redness) after UV expousure. Also Contains Amino Acids.

5. Kojic Acid

 Derived from a variety of fungi, its able to help decrease the number of melanosomes and dendrites helping to treat hyper-pigmentation.