Here’s your guide to keeping brown spots at bay.

It’s not uncommon to notice freckles and brown spots surfacing and/or darkening as the sunlight intensifies. When these signs of sun damage begin to make an appearance, they are often persistent and require year-round maintenance in order to keep them in check. Over the summer season, these are our go-to treatments for beautifully bright skin:

• Sunscreens;
• Brightening Serums;
• Chemical Peels;
• Laser Peels;
• Skin Lighteners;
• Skin Protection Gels.

The number one trigger for the development of hyperpigmentation is sun exposure. In order to keep skin discolouration at bay, wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 daily is non-negotiable. However, applying a serum with high concentrations of pigment-inhibiting ingredients helps to fade existing brown spots and keep new pigmentation at bay. Skin Brightening products are very helpful in making skin look its finest.

Patients can improve their skin tone with at-home and in-office procedures to follow a strict sun protection regimen and avoid exposing their skin to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. This applies to any time of year, but is especially important over the summer months in order to maintain the results that have been achieved.