For those of you who suffer from dark spots, how much do you actually know about the causes and treatments? Are you incorporating the right methods into your daily skincare? In this blog, we will look into the causes of dark spots and what you can do to achieve healthy, spot-free skin.

Causes of Dark Spots

Many people may already know that UV rays are one of the main causes of dark spots. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, it produces a pigment called melanin. Normally, melanin is naturally discharged through skin cell turnover, but prolonged UV exposure causes excessive melanin production, which builds up in the skin and leads to dark spots. Moreover, when skin cell turnover is disrupted, it can slow down the elimination of melanin, leading to pigmentation. Another reason besides UV rays is hormonal changes such as during pregnancy, after childbirth, or around menopause. These hormonal imbalances can temporarily stimulate melanin production and increase the dark spots.

How to Prevent 

Proper care is essential to prevent dark spots and reduce the appearance of existing ones. The first and most important step is UV protection. Make a habit of applying sunscreen regularly, not only in the summer but all year around. The next important step is maintaining healthy skin cell turnover. When the process is disrupted, melanin remains in the skin for a long time, leading to pigmentation. Poor sleep, stress, an imbalanced diet, and lack of exercise all affect your skin's natural renewal process, so taking steps to improve your lifestyle can also make a big difference.

Seiso Solution

For your daily skincare routine, we recommend using Pure Ceramide Concentrate and Ceramide Moisture Milk, which contain natural human-type ceramides. As we introduced in our previous blog, “What is Skin Cell Turnover?" these ceramide-rich products help replenish your skin's natural barrier, boost moisture retention, and promote smooth skin turnover. It is never too late to give it a try if you are concerned about dark spots or worried about the possibility of getting them in the future.