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They can adjust how much eumelanin or pheomelanin your skin cells produce and how well they survive and function, causing shifts in skin colour over time.<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pigmentation refers to the unexplained darkening (<strong>hyperpigmentation<\/strong>) or lightening (<strong>hypopigmentation<\/strong>) of the skin. Causes can usually be pinpointed to UVR exposure, trauma, medication, a chemical substance, or hormonal and Vitamin A &amp; C deficiencies. And not forgetting essential fatty acid deficiency. Other causes trigger skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>red and infrared light therapy<\/strong> used in the <strong>Photizo Blush<\/strong> has been shown to help with improving the appearance of pigmentation, creating a more even skin tone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How will light therapy help to stimulate the production of collagen and fibroblasts for reducing the appearance of pigmentation? <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increases circulation and the formation of new capillaries<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>This brings an <strong>immediate healthy glow<\/strong> to the skin, as new capillaries mean more oxygen and nutrients to each skin cell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increases lymph system activity.<\/strong> This reduces swelling and puffiness, as the lymph system is actually made more efficient over time, resulting in healthier skin overall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causes the release of ATP, or raw cellular energy.<\/strong> This provides energy to the cells to make the most of the additional blood, oxygen, nutrients, detoxification, growth, and repair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smooth overall skin tone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increase collagen production<\/strong> in the skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase fibroblast production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect cells<\/strong> from damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/19\/9\/2668\">https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/19\/9\/2668<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazingly, over 125 genes are known to affect skin pigmentation. Along with hormones, genes are responsible for regulating the melanin production process. 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