Many people think of wrinkles as the primary indicator of age but clinical studies show that discoloration and pigment are actually more directly related to people's perception of an individual's age than wrinkles. Hyperpigmentation is defined as any abnormal increase in genetically programmed skin pigmentation. There are many factors that may contribute to changes in skin color or uneven pigmented patches, but the most common are sun damage, acne lesions and hormonal changes. The most common hyperpigmentation conditions include freckles, spots and discolored areas from sun exposure, melasma, flat and pigmented areas secondary to acne lesions.
Jan Marini has a line of products designed to treat and prevent pigmentation and they include technologies such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, antioxidants and sunscreen that help reduce the appearance of multiple types of hyperpigmentation. The following products in this category are designed specifically to address conditions associated with pigmentation.