Winning Letter
Q: Dark spots appeared on my cheeks when I was pregnant. After giving birth, I used brightening skincare, but the dark spots remain darker than the rest of my complexion, which has seemed to become fairer. What can I do to remove these spots? – Veil Ng
These darkened skin patches are caused by high levels of pregnancy hormones in your body, and usually disappear after you have given birth. However, in some women, the darkened skin areas never seem to fade.
To treat specic dark spots on your face, I would recommend laser treatments like the Pico Laser Skin Resurfacing ($642). Such lasers work by delivering heat energy into the outer layer of the skin in ultra-short pulses to break down the spots – without affecting the surrounding tissues. The laser beams will remove the top skin layer, allowing new skin to take its place. What’s more, the heat energy produced around the treated areas also helps to stimulate collagen production to make your skin rmer, so that it looks healthier and more youthful.
In the meantime, use hypoallergenic skincare products that will not irritate skin, as inappropriate products can cause irritation and make dark spots even darker. You should also protect your skin with broad-spectrum sunscreen whether you’re indoors or out. This reader wins a set of Prive Skinworks products worth $252.40. The set comprises a White Lightening Wash ($73.80), White Lightening Toner ($73.80), Triple Action Skin Defence SPF50 ($62) and Honey Soothing Cream ($42.80).