Skin Pigmentation
The colour pigment in your skin, melanin, determines the colour of your skin, eyes and hair. Melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, work to give an even and healthy complexion. When melanocytes are unhealthy, inflamed or damaged, their increased or reduced activity lead to uneven skin tone and pigmentation.
Treatments aim to regulate the function of melanocytes and skin turnover. Extrinsic factors that aggravate the condition include prolonged sun exposure without protection, smoking, diet and lifestyle.