What causes dark spots on the face?

Woman with dark spots on her face. What causes dark spots on the face?

Dark spots on the face can occur if the skin over produces melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its colour. It is normal for skin cells to produce melanin. Our skin’s ability to produce melanin gives each of us our unique skin tone. However, over production of melanin is known as hyperpigmentation. And hyperpigmentation…

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Skin Changes During Pregnancy

skin changes during pregnancy. beautiful pregnant women holding her belly

Many skin changes occur during pregnancy. We share what skin changes to expect during pregnancy and how you can prevent long term skin damage. When do skin changes during pregnancy start? Many women experience a number of skin changes during pregnancy. These include rashes or hives, redness, acne, discolorations and other breakouts. This frequently begins…

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Hormonal Imbalance & Your Skin

Hormonal imbalance skin

Hormonal imbalance affects your skin. Have you ever experienced “period breakout” right before your menstrual cycle or dark spots on face during pregnancy?  Then you already know that our hormones have a major impact on our skin. However, it is important to understand that hormones play a role in our skin’s health throughout the year….

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Dark Spot Remover

Dark Spot Remover - woman with melanoma before & after

Dark spots (also called sun spots, age spots or hyperpigmentation) can make your complexion look uneven and dull. Dark spots can appear on your face, hands and décolletage, They occur as a result of sun exposure, genetics, hormones and inflammation. However dark spots are more prevalent with age and skin inflammation. In fact any inflammation or injury…

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Enzymes in Skin Care

Dermal Renwal Complex Enzymes

What exactly are they and why should you be aware of them.   Our Dermal Renewal Facial uses professional grade fruit enzymes and our Buttermilk Cleanser, Active Face Cleanse Gel and Detox Face Mask all use enzymes suitable for frequent use.  What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are comprised of amino acids so they are a type…

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Hyperpigmentation

Solutions for Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in colour than the surrounding skin. Darkening occurs when melanin, the brown pigment that produces skin colour, increases in the skin. Hyperpigmentation can affect people of any race.  However ethnic groups with darker skin tones seem to be more prone. While increased…

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