TonyMoly Suggests Ways to Manage 'Freckles and Dark Spots' During Spring

Global beauty brand TonyMoly (214420) has proposed a beauty guide to effectively manage freckles, dark spots, and other skin concerns that increase during the spring season.

As daylight hours increase and exposure to UV rays becomes more frequent due to outdoor activities, the occurrence of freckles, dark spots, and other skin imperfections tends to rise. Additionally, skin tends to get drier due to fine dust, yellow dust, and pollen, making skincare essential.

Freckles and dark spots occur when hormonal changes and exposure to UV rays stimulate melanin production, causing pigmentation. These typically appear around the cheeks, under the eyes, and on the nose. Therefore, it’s necessary to consistently apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours.

Retinol works by inhibiting the "tyrosinase" enzyme, which is responsible for melanin production, and activates skin turnover, helping to eliminate melanin quickly. However, when used together with vitamin C products, skin irritation may occur, so it’s best to use them alternately with enough time in between.

Recently, products that stabilize both vitamin C and retinol to reduce skin irritation while enhancing functionality have been introduced. A representative example is TonyMoly's "Boncep Vitamin C" 6-piece skincare line launched through Daiso, which combines vitamin C and pure retinol to help improve freckles and dark spots.

The use of -60℃ freeze-drying technology preserves the inherent efficacy of vitamin C, while liposome technology stabilizes both vitamin C and retinol to simultaneously care for skin elasticity and dark spots.

Moreover, during spring outdoor activities, the frequency of exposure to fine dust and pollen increases. After going outside, it’s important to cleanse your face with a cleansing product and maintain skin cleanliness. Since skin tends to become drier during transitional seasons, using moisturizing products like creams immediately after cleansing is recommended.