Environ Blog — melasma

Hyperpigmentation, a discoloration of the skin that shows up as dark spots or patches, is a concern for many people. It can be caused and triggered by various factors such as inflammation, hormonal response, and sun exposure. There are three main types of hyperpigmentation that manifest in different ways. Melasma, sometimes referred to as chloasma or pregnancy mask, shows up as dense areas of pigment in the central third of the face. Sun-induced pigmentation is more sporadic and presents as spotty discolorations commonly seen on areas of excessive sun exposure including the bridge of the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Post-inflammatory...

The signs of aging seem pretty obvious: lines and wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin… Unfortunately, the remedies for these common concerns are not so obvious! Here’s a closer look at the most common issues of maturing skin and the products we’ve formulated to help your skin look and feel its best at every age. What Causes Volume Loss As you age, your epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, becomes thinner, which can contribute to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. This is largely because collagen levels in your skin begin to drop by 1-2% every year after age 20,...

Your skin has color-making cells that often work overtime, resulting in unsightly brown or gray patches. These discolored patches are known as melasma, and they occur more often in women, particularly those who are pregnant. Hence its nickname, “the mask of pregnancy.”  Melasma is triggered by the sun (no surprise there!) and other things like hormonal changes, birth control pills, and sometimes, skin care products. Annoyingly, it can appear almost anywhere on your face — including the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose, above the upper lip, and chin — and on your neck and décolletage.  Using a sunscreen with...