Beauty | Summer brightening solutions

It’s no secret that the staying too long under the sun causes aging. Ultraviolet rays can cause wrinkles. Luckily, steps can be taken to prevent the damage, which includes using an umbrella when going outside, but that’s definitely not enough.
One of the most common skin issues in regards to sunlight induced skin damage is hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. The good news is that in Macau, we can purchase effective products and go see a dermatologist to take care of such skin problems.
Indeed, the easiest way to try to even out skin tone is to apply products that contain powerful ingredients topically. First of all, we need a sunscreen for protection. Nivea Sun Immediate Whitening Sunblock Lotion with Collagen Protection and SPF50++ is one of the best sunscreens for the entire body that I have seen on the market. The oxybenzone and titanium dioxide in the formula protect the skin against UVA and UVB rays. Moreover, it also has licorice extract, reducing skin pigmentation and melanin protection.
For hydration and special treatment at night time, a sheet mask is indispensable. Korean cosmeceutical brand Leaders recently came out with a two-step sheet mask to take care of pigmented skin tone. The new Stepsolution Mela-Tox sheet mask has an impressive level of niacinamide, or vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 protects the skin against pollution and irritants, while giving skin cells an energy boost, stopping the transfer of pigment to skin cells.
Last but not least, one could also go to a clinic with a certified physician for intravenous therapy. For individuals who want to fight hyperpigmentation with antioxidants, Dr. Chan Kuok Wai M.D. at the Dr. J Clinic located on the 6th floor of Edificio Comercial Rodrigues recommends the “Cinderella treatment,” a intravenous vitamin therapy especially developed in Korea for skin tone issues. The ingredients in the “Cinderella treatment” are basically alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C, and glutathione. According to world renowned dermatological specialist Nicholas Perricone, M.D., who established the skincare brand Perricone MD and spent years researching for the fountain of youth, “ALA is universally soluble, meaning that it is both water and fat-soluble. Because Vitamins C and E are not universally soluble, they do not have the full range of motion and greater protection that ALA is capable of.” The benefits of alpha lipoic acid include improving skin tone and texture. For those who would like to have powerful antioxidant protection, the intravenous vitamin cocktail is a great option.