Those horrible spots that appear on the skin of the mustache in summer have a name, melasma, and although when it comes to treating it, once it has appeared, it is best to go to the dermatologist, there are ways to prevent it . And, although in most cases there is a hormonal component that influences its appearance (pregnant women have more ballots) we can all do our skin a favor by protecting it from the sun.
What is melasma and why do I get stains on my mustache?
Melasma, also known as chloasma or pregnant cloth, is a chronic acquired hypermelanosis. That is, it can reappear, but it is not something that comes standard, so it can be prevented and usually disappears after 70 years. It occurs locally in areas exposed to the sun, especially on the face of young women, although with the passage of time it can also appear on the arms, neck and shoulders.
These are spots with irregular edges, but that appear symmetrically. Its color can vary from light brown to black, going through gray. And they occur because the cells in that area of the skin acquire an abnormal behavior, for example, by an accumulation of solar radiation. It can also affect more when there is an excess of estrogen, such as during pregnancy.
Once the spots on the mustache and other areas of the face have made an appearance, the treatment is usually long, more than three months, and the results are not immediate. The most important thing is to be constant and follow the treatment that your dermatologist has recommended to the letter.
However, we can also prevent its appearance and that is when these cosmetics come into play that we have selected based on the recommendations of the expert in dermopharmacy Verónica Vivas (@veronicavivascr), who has written a lot on the subject and which must be followed in Instagram yes or yes, in case you want to know more about the melasma that she herself suffers.
Those horrible spots that appear on the skin of the mustache in summer have a name, melasma, and although when it comes to treating it, once it has appeared, it is best to go to the dermatologist, there are ways to prevent it . And, although in most cases there is a hormonal component that influences its appearance (pregnant women have more ballots) we can all do our skin a favor by protecting it from the sun.
What is melasma and why do I get stains on my mustache?
Melasma, also known as chloasma or pregnant cloth, is a chronic acquired hypermelanosis. That is, it can reappear, but it is not something that comes standard, so it can be prevented and usually disappears after 70 years. It occurs locally in areas exposed to the sun, especially on the face of young women, although with the passage of time it can also appear on the arms, neck and shoulders.
These are spots with irregular edges, but that appear symmetrically. Its color can vary from light brown to black, going through gray. And they occur because the cells in that area of the skin acquire an abnormal behavior, for example, by an accumulation of solar radiation. It can also affect more when there is an excess of estrogen, such as during pregnancy.
Once the spots on the mustache and other areas of the face have made an appearance, the treatment is usually long, more than three months, and the results are not immediate. The most important thing is to be constant and follow the treatment that your dermatologist has recommended to the letter.
However, we can also prevent its appearance and that is when these cosmetics come into play that we have selected based on the recommendations of the expert in dermopharmacy Verónica Vivas (@veronicavivascr), who has written a lot on the subject and which must be followed in Instagram yes or yes, in case you want to know more about the melasma that she herself suffers.
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€ 15Soapy cleaner
Like any good beauty routine, the melasma prevention routine also begins with cleaning. In this case, Verónica Vivas opts for a double cleaning that would start with an oil (jojoba in acne-prone skin, linseed for the rest) and would continue with a soapy cleaner. She recommends this one: Dermalibour + by A-Derma.
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€ 27.99Vitamin C Serum
In areas or days where solar radiation is not very high, you can apply a Vitamin C serum after double cleaning. It enhances the antioxidant action and gives more radiance to the face.
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48 €Niacinamide
Another option if you have very sensitive skin and vitamin C is not for you is to change it for another antioxidant such as niacinamide, which also has many other functions on the skin.
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€ 10.45Pycnogenol
In areas with high solar radiation, replace vitamin C or niacinamide with a Pycnogenol-based serum like this one.
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€ 22.50Sunscreen
If we want to avoid the appearance of stains on the mustache, sunscreen cannot be missing from our beauty routine. That and a hat can do wonders for our skin. This, the Heliocare 360º Gel Water, is one of the most recommended for its ultralight texture and because it offers very complete protection.
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€ 25.90Touch-up brush
After the sunscreen we can apply makeup, but in that case, how do we reapply the sunscreen? Well, with a mist or with a makeup brush with SPF like this one.
Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid
The night routine for the prevention of sun spots on the mustache begins the same as the day routine, with a double cleaning. And then half an hour later an azelaic acid serum is applied. The Gh from Gema Herrerias is one of Verónica's favorites.
Gh de Gema Herrerias, € 29.90
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€ 22.33Anti-aging action
If you are already from the retinol team, you can continue using it, alternating it with azelaic: one night, another night. Always do it with caution. If you haven't used it so far, start with low concentrations.
