{"id":519,"date":"2019-11-24T12:25:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T12:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bronzebright.com\/?p=519"},"modified":"2020-12-27T19:22:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T19:22:53","slug":"best-sunscreens-for-melasma-and-hyperpigmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bronzebright.com\/best-sunscreens-for-melasma-and-hyperpigmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Best Sunscreens for Melasma & Hyperpigmentation: Reviews & Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
Those dark patches on your skin are called hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n
They might be caused by acne, damage from the sun, or hormones.<\/p>\n
In the case of hormones, the discoloration is called melasma.<\/p>\n
But no matter the cause, the problem will only get worse with exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n
You need one of the top sunscreens for melasma and hyperpigmentation to protect yourself.<\/p>\n
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The experts recommend using mineral sunscreen when you have melasma or other forms of hyperpigmentation (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n That\u2019s because minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide reflect the sun\u2019s UV rays.<\/p>\n Physical sunscreens<\/a> provide full-spectrum protection against ultraviolet radiation, too.<\/p>\n Be sure to select SPF30 or higher to block at least 97% of the UV rays.<\/p>\n In this way, you\u2019ll prevent the ultraviolet radiation from interacting with your skin and producing more pigment.<\/p>\n Depending on the active ingredients in your sunscreen, it might reduce melasma.<\/p>\n But usually, you\u2019d wear sunscreen to help prevent the dark patches from getting worse.<\/p>\n Plus, many of the best treatments for hyperpigmentation make the skin more sensitive to sunburn.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have time to read the complete article, here are our top picks.<\/p>\n\nDoes sunscreen help melasma?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Quick Comparison<\/span><\/h3>\n