Sun spots, and a sun mustache can develop on the skin overtime due to sun exposure. This exposure can cause damage and can trigger the skin to produce discoloration. These spots make your skin look uneven and older.
These spots can be avoided with sun protection via SPF use, or avoiding direct sun all together. The upper lip area is a prime target of sun damage, hence the term sun mustache, usually because as we eat or drink our SPF slowly gets removed.
How To Avoid Dark Spots:
Use SPF every single day, even on cloudy days. Rain or shine.
Use SPF 30+.
Reapply SPF when needed.
The more sun exposure the worst the discoloration can appear.
Layer SPF products, like sunscreen and foundation with SPF.
Get Rid of Sunspots // Sun Mustache & Dark Spots
Exfoliate the skin often, to remove the layers of dead skin. Use a microneedling tool which helps boost collagen production and new skin formation. Use products that help with discoloration and dark spots.
Licorice Extract
Plant extract that has skin-soothing properties and effective in improving the look of an uneven skin tone. Known for helping get rid of sunspots.
Vitamin C
Improves the look of multiple signs of aging, brightens an uneven skin tone, as well as provides skin-restoring and soothing benefits.
Arbutin
Extracted from the bearberry plant, lightens dark spots, lessens appearance of acne scars, helps even out skin tone.
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