Protect the skin you've worked so hard on! Sunscreen, Tyrosinase Inhibitors, and Maintaining Your Glow
At Skinvae, we know how much our clients love results from treatments that manage pigment, prevent ageing and give the skin a luminous, even tone. Whether you’re enjoying DMK enzyme therapy or Nimbi treatments, there’s one thing that can undo all your hard work: sun exposure. That’s why year-round protection is essential, but especially Summer time.
Why Sunscreen is Your Best Friend
UV radiation is the biggest driver of skin ageing and hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Even on cloudy days, or through office windows, UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, triggering free radical damage, collagen breakdown and overproduction of melanin. This is why pigment and age management treatments can feel like a battle if your skin is exposed without protection.
Sunscreen works as the first line of defence. It absorbs or reflects harmful rays before they reach pigment producing cells, preventing both immediate damage and the long term cumulative effects that show up as dark spots, uneven tone and fine lines.
Tyrosinase Inhibitors: Umbrellas for Your Pigment Cells
Pigment is produced by melanocytes in response to signals that include UV exposure. Tyrosinase is the key enzyme in this process, it’s what converts tyrosine into melanin. Think of tyrosinase inhibitors as umbrellas over your pigment cells. By reducing the activity of tyrosinase, these inhibitors help prevent new pigment formation and support your treatments’ long term results.
Products and treatments like DMK and Nimbi use targeted ingredients to regulate pigment production while also supporting skin renewal and barrier health. When combined with consistent sunscreen use, they form a two-pronged approach - protect existing results and prevent future pigmentation issues.
Summer is Not the Only Culprit
Many clients notice that after months of diligent treatments, summer seems to erase progress. Even brief unprotected exposure triggers melanocytes to produce more pigment, undoing months of care. This is why maintaining sunscreen habits, even in winter or on overcast days, is crucial.
Practical Tips for Year-Round Protection
Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day, regardless of season or weather.
Reapply every 2-3 hours if you’re outdoors.
Pair with tyrosinase inhibitors in your skincare routine or treatments to protect pigment cells from overactivation.
Physical barriers like hats, umbrellas, and clothing add extra protection when outdoors - sun is not the only trigger, heat is also!
At Skinvae, we coach our clients to switch to treatments that manage pigment, while also maintaining essential hydration over summer. By combining sunscreen, tyrosinase inhibitors, and professional treatments, you give your skin the best chance to maintain a healthy, even, and youthful tone all year round - and who doesn't want that, especially for party season!
