Stains on the upper lip are one of the main aesthetic concerns for women. But fortunately, it is possible to lighten and prevent these spots on the skin.
The upper lip is that area of the face that is between the mouth and the nose. Spots on the upper lip are more common than you might think, and very uncomfortable, as are other spots on the skin, especially on the face. They are characterized by brown marks on the skin, caused mainly after long periods of unprotected sun exposure.
Therefore, spots on the upper lip are one of the main complaints in dermatologists’ offices. But, fortunately, it is possible to treat this aesthetic discomfort, and soften and even eliminate the stains on the upper lip. However, the best treatment is always prevention.
Therefore, today we will better understand what stains on the upper lip are, how they appear and how to lighten them, as well as ways to prevent their appearance.
Stains on the upper lip
The main cause, and also the most common, of spots on the upper lip is melasma. It is a very complex dermatosis, which is related to a pigmentation disorder of the melanocyte, that is, the cells that produce melanin. Therefore, the result of this disorder is the appearance of small brown spots on the skin, mainly affecting the face and chest.
However, several other factors directly influence the appearance of these spots, such as excess sun exposure, hormonal changes and even genetic predisposition, which activate melanogenesis, that is, the activation of melanin. Waxing your upper lip with hot wax can also result in these spots on your upper lip. This is because it is a procedure that damages the skin and can affect local pigmentation.
Furthermore, another cause of spots on the upper lip is drinking lemon caipirinha and then being exposed to the sun. The explanation is that the liquid can come into contact with the area above the lip and exposure to the sun can result in a stain, very similar to a burn caused by lemon.
How to lighten stains on your upper lip
In the case of melasma spots, they can be a little more complex and difficult to treat. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to lighten and eliminate stains. Therefore, depigmenting dermocosmetics as well as acids can be used. Furthermore, with the technology available today, there are several aesthetic procedures that can help lighten spots on the upper lip, such as laser, microneedling and peeling, for example.
Despite this, it is important to emphasize that in addition to carrying out all these procedures with the aim of removing blemishes from the skin, it is essential to use sunscreen correctly daily, precisely to prevent melasma from reappearing. In fact, using sunscreen is the best way to prevent and treat skin blemishes.
For stains caused after waxing the upper lip, the ideal is to change the method. Therefore, removing hair with a thread or even opting for laser hair removal can avoid the problem.
Tips to soothe and prevent
Therefore, let’s find out some simple tips that can help reduce blemishes on the upper lip and face in general.
- Wash your face with a specific soap to lighten blemishes, which contains depigmenting substances, such as glycolic acid, for example. This way, in addition to deep cleaning the skin, the product will also help to soften the marks.
- After washing your face and drying it, apply the depigmenting cream, focusing on the upper lip area and other areas affected by the spots.
- The use of moisturizer is very important to help the skin get used to the effect of depigmenting substances. Therefore, immediately after the product has been absorbed into the skin, apply a generous layer of moisturizer.
- Sunscreen is essential, both to soften and prevent spots on the upper lip, and to protect the skin from the sun. Therefore, apply sunscreen daily before leaving home, reapplying the product every three hours or whenever you sweat a lot. And this also applies to cloudy or rainy days.
- An extra tip is to opt for tinted sunscreens. It has been proven that they protect better against sunlight and artificial lights that can make skin blemishes even worse.
- When you are going to be exposed to the sun a lot, such as a day at the beach or pool, wear a hat or cap to protect your face.
- Some supplements, such as omega 3 and 6, help lighten skin spots. Therefore, it is an option to include them in your diet for better results.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out Facial sunscreen: how to choose the best one for you?
Sources: The Popular Digital Derma Club Viva Bem Boa Forma
Images: Dermaser Partmed Lifestyle at Minuto ADCOS
