Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation

Brighten Uneven Tone. Target Dark Spots. Promote a radiant glow.

Ageing and sun exposure can lead to pigmentation concerns such as dark spots and melasma. Advanced pigment-correcting formulations help visibly brighten and even out skin tone — without Hydroquinone.

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      C-Breeze
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      C-Breeze

      This functional mist refreshes as it calms, brightening skin and improving cell turnover. It is ideal for an on-the-go pick me up, a gentle spritz onto sunburnt skin or for your essential daily dose of powerful Vitamin C. It can be made extra potent and effective by applying it in...

      Frequently Asked Questions

      An introduction to hyperpigmentation - what it is, what to look for and how to treat it

      The melanocyte is the pigment cell, producing a pigment known as melanin. Excessive melanin or pigment formation is known as hyperpigmentation is exclusively dependent on Ultra Violet Exposure from the sun’s rays. Sunscreens containing UVA and UVB filters such as Zinc Oxide, Avobenzone and Titanium Dioxide protect and prevent against skin darkening as they are offer High Protection benefits when applied to the skin regularly.


      Not all skin lightening products have the quantity or quality of active ingredients necessary to resolve this specific skin care condition. Many skin lightening ingredients are available which include N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Paper Mulberry Extract, Kojic Acid, Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, Licorice and Bear Berry, etc.


      In more severe cases such as melasma, known as the mask of pregnancy, using a melanin antagonist for skin lightening is necessary. DermaFix MelanoDerm being at the forefront of skin lightening by acting as a melanin antagonist helping to improve and prevent hyperpigmentation. An integrated skin care routine must be followed to control this concern.


      It is very important to determine the cause of hyperpigmentation with UVA/UVB exposure having the most aggravating consequences. Protect your skin with DermaFix DermaShield SPF40/50 High Protection UVA/UVB Sunscreen. DermaFix DermaShield SPF50 meets the South African National Standards SANS 1557:2013.

      Apply DermaFix Vitamin C Serum after the cleansing routine. Follow with the application of DermaFix MelanoDerm to help combat melanocyte activity, thereby slowing down melanin production which causes the hyperpigmentation. DermaFix ACC Vitamin C can be applied to the neck and décolleté for various benefits such as anti-ageing, skin lightening and assisting to control breakouts.


      End off your morning routine with DermaFix DermaShield SPF40/50 High Protection UVA/UVB sunscreen. DermaFix DermaShield SPF50 meets the South African National Standards SANS 1557:2013.


      Optional: One can add DermaFix ACC Tranexamic Gel to their evening routine applied before application of DermaFix MelanoDerm for advanced results.

      Cleanse the skin with DermaFix Brightening Cleanser which may be left on for 3-5 minutes. Advance treatment with one drop of DermaFix DermaBright added to the Brightening Cleanser at night only. Exfoliate daily with DermaFix DermaPolish, a gentle enzyme exfoliator assisting with the removal of dark redundant skin cells. Tone the skin with DermaFix Brightening Toner which has an inhibitory effect on Tyrosinase activity and is an important step to help correct the hyperpigmented skincare concern.