WHAT ARE DARK SPOTS?

Dark Spots are due to hormones, oxidation by hormones, pregnancy, bruising by acne, and free radicals. Most spots can be removed. If spots are too deep they are difficult to remove. Good exfoliation will help, as well as peels. Certain types of bleaching mask treatments will help also. There is also a drug in the market available for hyperpigmentation called Lustra, a product containing 4% hydroquinone, glycolic acid and an antioxidant complex. It is prescribed by physicians only. In controlled clinical studies, "Lustra demonstrated a substantial reduction in pigmented lesions within a two-week period and even proved to be effective against melasma-a resistant form of hyperpigmentation that's related to hormonal activity." It is crucial to wear sunscreen to block UVA and UVB rays.