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What is pigment?

Unique in its cause, Pigmentation is the result of the skin’s defensive mechanisms being wrongly triggered. It can often feel like there is no rhyme or reason for the appearance of pigmentation and this can be incredibly frustrating. Our therapists aim is to not only revise pigment but educate of how to manage and prevent for long term results.

There are two forms of pigmentation, ‘passive’ and ‘inflammatory’.
Hormonal imbalances like those experienced during pregnancy or caused by medications are the main contributors to passive pigmentation. Stress and anxiety induced inflammation can also cause pigmentation to appear on the skin.
Post-inflamed Hyper-pigmentation (PIH) is what occurs when the skin experiences physical trauma such as a wound, acne, sun exposure or even constant friction. It may not become visible immediately in some cases.

Successful pigmentation revision requires a treatment program and consistent use of the DMK Home Prescriptive products. There is no magic bullet in the revision of pigmentation. Prevention is always easier than revision however as the melanosomes can be spread through all three layers of the skin being as deep as the hyper dermis. This can make it extremely difficult even with transdermal delivery systems and products and laser treatments to penetrate far enough to revise the pigmentation. Remodelling peels are one of the most effective way to revise pigmentation working to draw the melanosomes up, out and off the new skin forming.

Have a chat to one of our skin therapists at Sheer Elegance to see how you can transform your skin, for long term revision of pigmentation.