The Best Anti-Dark Spot Treatment After Summer

Facial dark spots are one of the main aesthetic concerns all year round, but they become especially important after summer. As a result of more frequent and longer sun exposure, new marks appear or existing ones become darker. At Farmaciasdirect, we have the best anti-dark spot treatment for after summer for you.

Dark spots after summer

After summer, several things happen with skin pigmentation:

• We have exposed ourselves to the sun more frequently and for longer.
• Our skin has had to deal with the effects of chlorine and salt.
• We have changed our routines and eating habits.
• We have been in greater contact with heat and high temperatures.
• There may have been the odd lapse in our skincare routine.

All of this can compromise our skin barrier. Therefore, even if we have applied sunscreen, it is not always enough. We need to use it correctly (SPF 50+, reapplication, the right amount...).

You should not forget that, even when summer is coming to an end, we must apply sun protection every day, regardless of the season or the weather. This is vital for maintaining the health of our skin and preventing the appearance of dark spots.

Preventing dark spots

Prevention is the best strategy for treating dark spots, and the best resources for prevention are:

• Use sunscreen all year round, every day.
• Use the right sun protection for our age, our needs and our routine. It should have a high SPF and broad-spectrum protection.
• Apply antioxidants every morning, as they offer extra protection against the sun and many also have depigmenting properties.
• Look after the skin barrier so it stays balanced and resilient against factors that trigger dark spots.

How to choose an anti-dark spot treatment

Choosing the right type of routine is key to successful treatment. To do this, as well as taking skin type into account, it is necessary to identify the type of dark spot and its origin, so the right guidelines can be established with key actives. Some star ingredients in anti-dark spot routines are vitamin C, azelaic acid, kojic acid, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, retinol and its derivatives.

We must be clear that choosing the right depigmenting actives and a synergistic combination is crucial: we should always look for actives that work together to treat the dark spot effectively at every stage of its formation.

The best depigmenting routine after summer

At Farmaciasdirect, we have taken all of the above into account and chosen the specific products to help tackle unwanted dark spots:

Morning anti-dark spot routine

• Step 1. Once again, cleanse with Eucerin Antipigment Gel Limpiador. This cleanser contains different types of acids (AHA, lactic and glycolic) that provide gentle exfoliation, helping to even out skin tone and lighten surface pigmentation. It also cleanses the pores effectively.
• Step 2. Antioxidant treatment and protection with Neostrata Enlighten Sérum. It features a new formula with 15% pure vitamin C and PHA. These actives help achieve smoother, more even-looking skin and target pigmentation at every level. You will reveal your skin's natural radiance.
• Step 3. Sun protection with Eucerin Pigment Control Solar Fluid SPF50+. It offers a high level of sun protection (SPF 50+) and protects against different types of radiation. As well as protecting and preventing the appearance of dark spots, it helps reduce pigmentation thanks to the Thiamidol in its formula, an antioxidant active that works by slowing pigmentation at every level. It has a very fluid texture, making it pleasant to apply because it absorbs beautifully and leaves no greasy residue.

Evening depigmenting routine

• Step 1. Cleanse with the same gel as in the morning, Eucerin Antipigment Gel Limpiador.
• Step 2. Antioxidant depigmenting treatment with Eucerin Antipigment Dual Sérum. It contains the antioxidant patented ingredient Thiamidol, which helps treat pigmentation at every level.
• Step 3. Transformative depigmenting treatment with Neoretin Discrom Control Ultra Emulsión. It is a powerful depigmenting product that combines retexturising actives to lighten surface pigmentation and anti-dark spot actives to stop its production and rise to the surface: a patented formula with retinol, tranexamic acid and niacinamide.
• Step 4. Hydration and skin recovery with Avène Cicalfate crema. There is no effective treatment without a strong barrier function, so repairing and reinforcing the skin barrier is essential. Avène Cicalfate soothes, protects, repairs and regenerates our skin.

Complementary routine

• Daily: Oral sun protection with Heliocare 360º Cápsulas. Oral sun protection should always complement topical protection, never replace it. With the oral format, we can protect areas that are often forgotten about (scalp, ears, eyelids, hands, feet...) and repair sun damage from within. Take 1 capsule a day, preferably in the morning.
• Weekly: Peeling with Neoretin Discrom Control Peeling Despigmentante. A disc format that is very convenient and easy to use. It should be used one evening after cleansing, and that night we would apply this product as the treatment and, after 10-15 minutes, the repairing cream. It provides both chemical and physical exfoliation, improving the appearance of the skin and dark spots. It deeply cleanses the pores and boosts the benefits of the routine, increasing its effectiveness.

Patience and consistency should define our day-to-day anti-dark spot treatment after summer, because these routines take time to deliver results.