Struggling with pigmentation? Start here
Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Lapiner - The pigmentation edition
When it comes to pigmentation, there's no one-size-fits-all fix.
Hyperpigmentation is one of the trickiest skin concerns to treat because it's driven by a mix of UV exposure, inflammation, hormones, and even your skin's natural defenses.
So, where do you start?
Q: Why is pigmentation so stubborn?
Answer: Because it's your skin's own defence mechanism! Melanin production ramps up when your skin senses stress—whether from sun exposure, irritation, inflammation, heat, or hormonal triggers.
The key isn't just to lighten dark spots-it's to interrupt the entire pigmentation pathway and stop the triggers before they happen.
Q: Do I really need multiple products, or is one enough?
Answer: Pigmentation is a multi-step process, which means you need a multi-targeted approach. If you only focus on fading dark spots after they appear, you're missing the bigger picture. The most effective approach is a three-pronged attack:
Step 1. Stop the Triggers
Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress (so your skin doesn't overproduce melanin in the first place).
Step 2. Block the Pathway
This is complex with many cell types but a key step is to disrupt the enzyme that makes melanin (tyrosinase).
Step 3. Accelerate Cell Turnover
Speed up the fading of existing pigmentation.
Q: Where do I start if I want to see real results?
Answer: These three power products work together to hit every step of the pigmentation pathway:
1. Complete Serum
Stop the Triggers
Pigmentation is fuelled by oxidative stress and inflammation, which is why resveratrol and niacinamide are a game-changing duo in this formula. Resveratrol is one of the most potent antioxidants for blocking melanin-stimulating free radicals, while niacinamide calms inflammation and regulates melanin transfer - helping to prevent dark spots before they form.
It goes without saying that this antioxidant powerhouse needs to be paired with sunscreen.
2. Mask Antidote
Block the Pathway
If pigmentation were a factory, tyrosinase would be the enzyme controlling production.
The alpha-arbutin in Mask Antidote is a tyrosinase inhibitor, which means it stops melanin production at the source. Paired with brightening vitamin C and detoxifying clay, this mask not only lightens pigmentation but also clears up acne that can lead to post-inflammatory pigmentation.
3. novA Retinoid Oil
Speed Up Cell Turnover
This 'triple threat' retinoid oil not only accelerates cellular renewal, meaning pigmented cells get pushed to the surface and replaced with fresh, evenly toned skin but it actually switches off the genes controlling pigmentation.
Unlike traditional retinoids, novA's next-gen retinoids deliver all the benefits without the irritation-so you get brightening action (along with multiple other beautiful skin benefits) with zero downtime.
No more guessing.
No more wasting time on products that only do half the job.
Get your pigmentation-fighting trio today & start seeing the difference!
