🔬 HYPERPIGMENTATION IS NOT ONLY EXTERNAL – GENETIC FACTORS ALSO PLAY A KEY ROLE Hyperpigmentation does not arise from a single cause. Among various factors, genetic predisposition plays a significant role. 👉 Key contributing factors include: • Genetic predisposition: Some individuals naturally produce more melanin → making them more prone to melasma, dark spots, and uneven skin tone even with minimal triggers. • UV exposure: Sunlight stimulates melanocyte activity → increasing melanin production. • Skin inflammation / injury: Post-acne or post-treatment skin can develop PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation). • Hormonal changes: Hormonal fluctuations (pregnancy, stress, contraceptives) can trigger melasma. • Skin aging: Decline in melanin regulation → uneven pigment distribution. ⚠️ IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND For clients with a high-risk pigmentation tendency (genetic factor): • Treatment may take longer • Recurrence is more likely if not properly maintained • Requires a combination of treatment + maintenance + strict sun protection ✨ TREATMENT APPROACH At LA’BELLA BEAUTÉ SG, we focus on: ✔ Regulating melanocyte activity ✔ Reducing underlying inflammation ✔ Inhibiting new melanin formation ✔ Combining multiple modalities: laser – microneedling – detox – advanced skincare “Not just fading pigmentation – but controlling it at its root.”