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Causes of Pigment:

Pigment (melanin) is produced in the skin (in melanocyte cells) as a natural result of skin injury.  The injury could be a cut or a burn or an infection, such as acne.  Pigment is brown to dark brown in color.  This should not be confused with temporary red marks that are produced by the infection and the healing process.  Pigment can also be caused or exaggerated by hormones within the skin.  Dark skin is especially prone to pigment spots resulting from inflammation.  Increased hormonal production during pregnancy may also cause pigment patterns, such as pregnancy mask, or melasma.  Skintactix

Acne is an injury (infection) that can result in pigment spots.  Depending upon the severity of the injury, the spot may remain visible four to twelve weeks.  If the acne infection is slow to heal (as a result of chemical imbalances in the skin) the pigment marks can be darker and may last eight to twelve weeks. 

People with moderate to severe acne become systemically (bodily) deficient in chemicals needed to prevent acne and prevent pigment spots.  Zinc, as discussed in the sections on "Moderate to Severe Acne Treatment" and "Acne Rosacea," can block many of the conditions that promote acne.  Zinc also acts to inhibit the production of pigment.  Since this chemical is lacking in the skin of people with moderate to severe acne, hyperpigmentation can become a secondary problem. Skintactix

Preventing Pigment Spots:  
Pigment spots are a direct result of acne infections and therefore reducing or eliminating acne will reduce or eliminate the problems with pigment spots.  Rather than attempting to treat or lighten the pigment, the problem is best resolved by controlling or eliminating the cause, which is acne. 

Skintactix acne products can effectively control or eliminate acne.  The use of Inhibiting Gel (used for moderate to severe acne) and Green Tea Poultice will act with the other products to prevent acne and act to reduce or prevent hyperpigmentation.  These products are rich in zinc to inhibit acne and pigment production.  

The use of benzoyl peroxide products generates free radicals in the skin and interferes with and slows the healing process.  The red and brown marks that are a part of the acne healing process may last weeks longer when benzoyl peroxide is a regular part of the daily regimen.  Benzoyl peroxide promotes hyperpigmentation and people with medium to dark skin who use benzoyl peroxide on a regular basis may also experience an increase in the hyperpigmentation caused by acne infections.  (See the Skintactix "Acne Tips" page for more information on benzoyl peroxide.)

Red Spots:
People with light skin usually develop red to purple marks at the sites of infections and these marks can last eight to twelve weeks.  The spots are part of the normal healing process and specifically caused by the volume of free radicals produced in the skin's repair.  The use of Skintactix Inhibiting Gel (used for moderate to severe acne) and Green Tea Poultice will act with the other products to prevent acne and act to speed the healing process and gradually lighten the red spots.  These products are rich in zinc and other essential ingredients to promote rapid healing.  Skintactix

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