Hyperpigmentation is the term used to describe areas of uneven pigmentation on skin. It appears as darkened patches or spots that make skin look uneven. These dark spots are often referred to as sun spots (or age spots) and hyperpigmentation is also the symptom of skin conditions such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The sun is the number one cause of hyperpigmentation as it’s sunlight that triggers the production of melanin, the pigment that gives our skin its color, in the first place. This is why effective UVA and UVB protection with high-energy visible light defense is the most important step you can take in helping to protect your skin from hyperpigmentation.

Sunscreens are available in four different levels of protection: low (factor 6 to 10), medium (15 to 25), high (30 to 50) and very high (50+). For a sunny country like India, we recommend very high protection daily (50+).

Sunlight, in moderation, provides essential Vitamin D, promoting healthy bones and reducing the risk of depression. However, overexposure to the sun can significantly damage the skin both on the surface and at a cellular level. This damage is often not immediately visible, making us unaware of its full impact until years later when it manifests as premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and, in severe cases, skin cancer.

India's sunny and humid climate means constant exposure to harmful UV rays, even on cloudy days, in the shade, and indoors. With 80% of visible aging attributed to UV rays, wearing sunscreen every day is crucial to prevent the long-term effects of sun damage and maintain healthy, youthful skin.