Color darkening VS anti-black, don't be stupid and confused again!

Color sinking and anti-darkening , as two common adverse reactions in beauty and skin care, although Both visually showed darkening of skin , but actually Not the same

1. Color settlement

Pigmentation (i.e. hyperpigmentation) is a stain-like rash formed after the abnormal deposition of melanin in the skin. In addition to beauty items, acne marks, trauma healing, and taking photosensitive drugs may all lead to color settlement problems.

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The subsidence of coloration has a certain periodicity, usually taking about 3-6 months. The specific duration will vary depending on the metabolic rate of individual skin and the severity of coloration.

2. Anti-black

Anti-darkening (also known as rebound) refers to the phenomenon that the original pigmented spots appear to expand in area and deepen in color after patients with hyperpigmented skin diseases receive beauty projects.

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Anti-black usually fades gradually in 5-7 days or a little longer. The specific resolution time varies from person to person.

1. Conceptual differences

① Color sink (Pigmentation) is the phenomenon that the skin is subjected to inflammation, oxidative stress or wound formation, which leads to abnormal melanin deposition. In essence, it is the process of new pigment deposition from scratch.

② Anti-black It is a phenomenon that the original skin lesions (commonly seen in obvious stains, or hidden inconspicuous stains) recur and aggravate after treatment. The core reason is that the treatment stimulation activates the potential melanin in the skin, resulting in the deepening of the color and expansion of the scope of the stains.

2. The colors are different

① Color sink It usually appears gray-black, and may be cyan if there is more pigment in the dermis.

② Anti-black It shows that the color of the original colored spots is deepened and the area is enlarged.

3. The causes are different

① Color sink Can be caused by intrinsic factors such as CUO sores, pregnancy, etc., or external Caused by factors such as sun exposure.

② Anti-black It is mostly related to genetics, metabolic speed, inadequate sun protection, product intolerance and other factors

① Strict sun protection

Sun protection should be done during the day, ultraviolet irradiation is one of the important factors to induce and aggravate anti-black Be sure to do a good job of sun protection.

② Hydrating and repairing

After beauty treatment or sun exposure, the skin is easy to be red and fragile, so you need to Timely hydration, soothing and repair. Avoid irritating skincare products : Choose whitening products that can contain ingredients such as VC/tranexamic acid, glycyrrhizin, etc. to reduce melanin activity and resist pigment production.

③ After-sun skin care

After sun exposure, the skin is prone to false dry lines and fine lines, skin care Recommended with anti-wrinkle serum , basal antioxidant, interferes with melanin formation, and effectively fights dry dark lines

④ Lifestyle

Maintain high quality sleep , avoid staying up late and overworking;

Moderate aerobic exercise , help the body metabolize normally and promote melanin metabolism;

Maintain a balanced diet , eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, reduce sugar intake, prevent skin rough and other aging phenomena