Is Your Wellness Routine Making Your Hyperpigmentation Worse? The Hidden Dangers of Heat-Based Treatments
When it comes to skincare, we invest in brightening serums, religiously apply sunscreen, and avoid the sun like the plague. But what if I told you that your beloved wellness rituals—saunas, steam rooms, and even hot yoga—could be quietly sabotaging your efforts? The Heat-Hyperpigmentation Connection Hyperpigmentation is one of the most stubborn skincare concerns, with triggers ranging from UV exposure to hormonal shifts. But one often-overlooked culprit? Heat. While saunas and steam rooms boast benefits like improved circulation and detoxification, they also increase skin temperature. This, in turn, stimulate melanocytes ( pigment producing cells), leading to excess melanin production. The result? Dark spots that deepen, spread, and linger - undoing all the progress your skincare products work so hard to achieve. How Heat Counteracts Your Pigmentation Products If you’re using powerhouse ingredients like vitamin c, retinol, niacinamide, or hydroquinone, , their primary j...
