Why is my face turning black day by day? Our face skin produces more melanin compared to the rest of the body, so our face skin is generally a bit darker. The harmful rays of the sunlight can damage the melanin cells and as the face is more exposed to sunlight, it is the first to be impacted.
Try to stay out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 am to 2 pm. Sit under a sun umbrella or in the shade when you're outdoors to minimise your sun exposure. Use a hat. Shade your face and scalp with a wide-brimmed hat.
Causes of hyperpigmentation include: Skin inflammation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) Use of certain drugs (such as minocycline, certain cancer chemotherapies, and birth control pills) Hormone system diseases such as Addison disease.
If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease, and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin.
When we experience chronic, continual stress there's an increase in hormones that directly impact the skin. We experience an increase in breakout activity, hyperpigmentation, sensitivity and premature skin ageing.
The Cause: You're forgetting to moisturize regularly.
Dryness is the most common cause of dull face skin. It creates cracks in skin's surface and causes dead skin cells to build up, making the complexion look uneven and lackluster, says Kenneth Howe, M.D., a dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology in NYC.
If you don't drink enough water or if the weather is especially dry outside (say, during a hot summer or very cold winter), the amount of moisture below the skin's surface can reduce, leaving skin that looks deflated and dull, instead of plump and bright.
As you age, the ability of the skin cells to produce melanin decreases. But existing skin cells increase in size and become more centralized. This dysregulation causes the skin's outer layer to have hyperpigmentation and uneven areas of dark spots.
A Vitamin B deficiency can wreak havoc on your skin, causing acne, rashes, dry and flaky skin, cracked lips, and wrinkles.
Skin becomes loose and sagging, bones lose their mass, and muscles lose their strength as a result of time spent living life. Most people begin to notice a shift in the appearance of their face around their 40's and 50's, with some also noticing a change in their 30's.
The hyperpigmentation related to vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in darker-skinned patients. Few other cases of skin hyperpigmentation due to vitamin B12 deficiency have been reported in the literature. The mechanism of hyperpigmentation is due to increased melanin synthesis rather than a defect in melanin.
The effect of uncontrolled stress on your skin
In the video, Dr Jaishree Sharad explained that stress can cause hyperpigmentation, early aging, patchy and uneven skin tone, dry skin, acne, and dark circles, especially when you don't sleep well. You may experience itching and different allergic reactions, she said.
Do's for procedures to reduce excessive melanin
Avoid sun exposure as much as possible. Stay in the shade when outdoors and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Protect your skin with hats and scarves. Consider oral lightening supplements or a dermatologist-recommended skin care regimen.
Most skin whitening cream's work to 'turn down the volume' of melanin expression meaning the benefits of skin whitening cream's aren't likely to be visible before 4 weeks of consistent, daily use.
Also known as vitamin B3, niacin helps to keep your skin soft, healthy and glowing. It's essential for cell metabolism, cholesterol synthesis and can even help to relieve arthritic pain.