Achromin cream for age spots. Reviews of doctors, instructions for use, indications and contraindications, photos before and after

The main area of ​​application of the Achromin cream, judging by the reviews, is the elimination of age spots provoked by natural causes or arising against the background of hormonal disorders in the body. In addition, the medicinal cosmetic product protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Types of pigmentation

The color tone of human skin is determined by the combination and amount of coloring pigments, mainly melanin.

Pigmentation disorders are common in most people, more often they are reversible, occur locally and are treatable, for example:

• red moles - appear at the site of accumulation of blood from damaged skin vessels;
• yellow spots - may be the result of an excess of carotene, but more often they talk about liver diseases;
• birthmarks - brown spots, pinpoint accumulations of melanin. They do not pose a threat to health, but it is undesirable to injure or remove them without evidence;
• freckles - small dots of light or rich yellow color, especially noticeable in the spring-summer period. Location - face or hands. Like moles, the presence of freckles is genetically inherent, but they do not contain an excess of cells that synthesize melanin, and lend themselves to lightening;
• chloasma - an acquired type of focal pigmentation, manifested in the form of uneven brown or almost black spots on various parts of the body. More often it is a "female" problem associated with hormonal changes during pregnancy or taking hormonal drugs;
• lentigo - small, often multiple brown spots on the skin, most often acquired - in adolescence or old age, including (but not always) against the background of sunburn;
• photosensitivity sites - are the result of a local increase in the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light caused by the use of alcohol-containing cosmetics, essential oils or taking contraceptives.

These are the most common and relatively harmless types of violations.

Medicine distinguishes a number of diseases that lead to more rare color anomalies of the skin. An example is vitiligo - uneven white or pale pink patches of skin that appear as a result of an autoimmune disorder.

What is Achromin cream

Medical and cosmetic preparation is produced in aluminum tubes. The contents of the package are white, have a dense, slightly viscous consistency and an unobtrusive smell of rose petals.

Achromin from age spots is characterized by numerous reviews as an easy-to-use cream, noting its easy distribution and rapid absorption.

Composition

Initially, the main active ingredient of the cream was hydroquinone, which inhibits the synthesis of melanin in special skin cells - melanocytes. It is also capable of destroying old accumulations of similar cellular structures.However, the toxicity of the component, especially with prolonged and frequent use, provoked a ban in many countries on high concentrations of hydroquinone.

Therefore, having bought a "modern version" of Akhromin, you can find in the composition:

• licorice extract (licorice) - designed to replace hydroquinone, with a softer and safer whitening effect. Confirmation of the effectiveness of the component is the long-term use of infusions and lotions from licorice root to combat age spots in the framework of traditional medicine;
• gluconic acid - it enhances the action of licorice, and also moisturizes, smoothes and tightens the skin, helps to remove dead cells;
• lactic acid - has an exfoliating, moisturizing effect, reduces inflammation, fights against age-related changes, including hyperpigmentation. Differs in low toxicity;
• glycerol - provides the necessary consistency and viscosity of the cream, as well as the delivery of active substances to the skin cells;
• lanolin - animal wax. The component plays the role of the base of the cream, penetrates the skin, has a softening effect, heals cracks;
• beta carotene - a powerful antioxidant of plant origin;
• vitamin C - slows down the aging of the skin, promotes recovery after aggressive exposure to sunlight, moisturizes, brightens, increases elasticity;
• UV filters - a group of components that neutralize the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Among the excipients, parabens should be noted - preservatives, the safety of which is questionable.

Efficiency

Achromin, according to reviews, eliminates various types of age spots.

In addition, the cream allows:

• remove or make less visible traces of acne;
• protect from "harmful" ultraviolet radiation;
• even out skin tone;
• reduce the intensity of tanning;
• to ensure the prevention of hyperpigmentation in the presence of provoking factors (hormonal disorders, taking a number of drugs).

In addition, the active substances of the agent:

• take care of the skin, make it more hydrated;
• cleanse, remove dead skin cells and stimulate skin regeneration.

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Indications for use

Pigmentation disorders can be of a different nature, and cosmetic products cannot always cope with the problem.

It makes sense to apply Achromin for:

• creating a barrier to ultraviolet radiation, the excess of which threatens melanoma and skin aging;
• lightening freckles;
• fight against lentigo;
• whitening foci of chloasma after pregnancy;
• correction of skin tone with increased photosensitivity or hyperpigmentation affecting the entire skin;
• removal of scars after acne or other inflammatory skin conditions.

Achromin is suitable for all skin types.

Contraindications

The main obstacle to using the cream is individual intolerance to the components.

Other restrictions include:

• children's age - up to 12 years;
• an allergic reaction - both during the test before using the cream, and in the presence of confirmed episodes of allergy to the substances in the composition;
• pregnancy and lactation - refers to consignments containing hydroquinone;
• signs of acute inflammation on the skin - edema and redness;

Application

Achromin is available without a prescription, but it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it - at least to make sure that the problem can be eliminated with a cosmetic product.

The subsequent sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Cleanse the desired area of ​​the skin.
2. Squeeze out a small strip of cream and lightly apply to the pigmentation area - solid (if we are talking about freckles) or inside the contours of the accumulation of pigment (for large areas with clear boundaries).
3. Rub in with massaging movements for 1 minute. If you feel a tingling sensation in your skin for a while, don't worry.
4. After an hour, the excess cream can be removed with a napkin - but this is not necessary.
5. Unless otherwise recommended, the cream is applied twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.

If Akhromin is used to eliminate freckles, then the course should start in late winter - early spring.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Cream containing hydroquinone should not be used at any stage of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The reason is the ability of a toxic substance to enter the bloodstream. The cream, the active ingredient of which is licorice extract, does not have such restrictions.

results

Achromin for age spots (reviews confirm this) is effective with regular use. It is not worth waiting for instant dramatic changes after the first application. But, using the cream in courses, you can count on visible improvements.

Longer use of a cream with hydroquinone in the composition is undesirable, but if Achromin with licorice extract is used, prolongation of the course is impractical. According to reviews, Achromin cream relieves pigmentation disorders for a long time. In the absence of a provoking factor - hormonal disruptions and or excessive sun exposure, a second course will not be needed.

Potential harm and side effects

The first application of the cream may cause slight irritation. This is not a reason to immediately reject the remedy. After 5-6 days, Achromin should be applied again and wait 24 hours. If the skin reacts inadequately again, you should give preference to another cream.

Ignoring the signs of intolerance to the product, or by violating the rules of application, you may encounter the following problems:

• intense persistent itching;
• significant redness;
• severe swelling of the skin;
• allergic rash.

Precautions

Simple recommendations will help you avoid the negative effects of using the cream.

Using Achromin, you should:

• pre-consult with a dermatologist;
• if undesirable reactions occur, rinse the skin with water;
• exclude contact of the drug on damaged skin, mucous membranes of the eyes and oral cavity;
• monitor side effects - if they worsen, immediately cancel the drug;
• pay attention to the shelf life of the cream.

Achromin should not be used immediately after sunbathing, and vice versa - less than two hours before going outside. Otherwise, you can achieve the opposite effect - increased pigmentation.

Storage conditions

Store the tightly closed tube in a dry place, away from sources of heat or direct sunlight at a temperature of 5-25 degrees. Protect the product from children and pets. The shelf life of Ahromin cream is 36 months.

Where to buy and how much does it cost

Achromin from age spots, reviews of which are distinguished by the availability of the product, can be purchased at a pharmacy or a cosmetic store. The cream is not a medicine and does not require a prescription. Akhromin's cost does not exceed 180 rubles.

Reviews of doctors

Dermatologists allow the use of Achromin, many of them recommend the drug to their patients.

Summarizing the reviews of experts, we can formulate a number of nuances and recommendations:

• you need to make sure in advance that the cause of pigmentation does not lie in a systemic disease of the body by visiting a dermatologist and, if necessary, consulting a narrow specialist. An exception may be "inherited" freckles or the effects of sunburn, but they only confirm the general rule;
• cream with hydroquinone in the composition requires adherence to the course, application regimen and dosage. Attempts to speed up the process by applying it more often, more or longer may reverse the effect or irritate the skin;
• for some patients, any cream may be ineffective, and use is impossible due to the high sensitivity of the skin. In such cases, you should choose other products or cosmetic procedures;
• when applying the cream, you should be prepared for side effects, including persistent ones. You should not tempt fate if a solemn event is planned in the near future, or you just need to be in sight;
• old age spots give in to bleaching worse.

Customer Reviews

Achromin for age spots, reviews of which can be found in large numbers, of course, is not a panacea. The first and main point that many women note is that a product with hydroquinone and a cream based on licorice extract are not the same in terms of effectiveness.

According to reviews, "milder" Achromin may not cope with the problem or require longer use. However, often in the reviews - positive and negative - there is no emphasis on the composition.

In some cases, there was no improvement when using the old, more aggressive composition - this is due to the peculiarities of pigmentation. Some managed to cope with them with the help of more expensive whitening cosmetics, and some had to resort to laser removal or chemical peeling.

There are a lot of positive reviews about the cream when used as directed and in the absence of allergies, however, some of those who have helped the cream note a number of negative aspects.

These include:

• after application, there is a tingling or burning sensation;
• oily texture creates the feeling of a mask on the face;
• depending on the type of skin, the cream greases or, conversely, dries;
• there is no detailed annotation in the box;
• the product has an unpleasant odor.

Sometimes the cream gives an effect only if you refuse to sunbathe, and sometimes it brightens the basic skin tone, being powerless against hyperpigmented areas.

Conclusion: in general, the cream corresponds to the declared characteristics, however, the sensations during use are individual.

How to replace Akhromin

Recommendations will depend on the reason for not wanting to use the cream:

• if you need a product with hydroquinone, more aggressive, but effective, you can try Achroactive or Astramine - this substance is present in their composition;
• if you need a soft, safe, completely natural remedy, folk recipes based on licorice root, infusion of parsley leaves or fresh strawberries are suitable;
• old areas of excessive pigmentation require hardware procedures - peeling or laser removal.

Achromin cream eliminates age spots and is safe if the rules of use are followed and there is no hypersensitivity. The presence of conflicting reviews is caused by the difference in the composition and individual characteristics of the skin and pigmentation.

Article design: Olga Pankevich

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