The Science of Beauty: Hyperpigmentation

We are bringing you a new series from Allure: The Science of Beauty , where we answer the tough questions about skincare, makeup, and more. If you love beauty and are curious about the science behind it, you're going to love this episode on hyperpigmentation. Our skin is home to many tiny factories called melanocytes. They're responsible for producing the pigment that gives skin its color. But certain triggers like UV light can send those factories into overdrive, resulting in dark spots and discoloration known as hyperpigmentation. In this episode, Michelle shares a cautionary tale of some splotchy, unwanted mementos from one magical island vacation in her youth, and dermatologist Mona Gohara breaks down the best ingredients and in-office lasers to make them disappear. If you like what you hear,

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The Science of Beauty: Hyperpigmentation is an episode from The Allure Podcast by Conde Nast.

This episode is 26:33 long.

This episode was published on Nov 18, 2020.

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