Pigmentation usually appears as small, localized dark spots. Sun damage often results in larger patches of discoloration, wrinkles, or freckles spread across sun-exposed areas.

Camille Howard-Verović tells ESSENCE. Although sun exposure is a leading cause of skin damage, like prolonged pigmentation and sunspots, “overuse of chemical and mechanical exfoliants” can do ...

Its primary role is to protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage, a leading cause of skin ageing and hyperpigmentation ... UVA and UVB rays. The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number on ...