Additional Advice
Additional advice
Additional advice you can provide to your customers with PIH includes:1
Sun protection
The sun's UV rays can have an impact on PIH. Appropriate UV Protection is important in the prevention of PIH patches darkening and new patches forming.
You can advise customers to do the following where possible:
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Wear protective clothing
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 daily.
Choosing cosmetics
Customers may find that concealing PIH using cosmetics can help boost their self-esteem.
You can advise them to:
- Choose products that are suitable for their skin type, depending on whether it is dry, normal or oily
- Use products that are non-comedogenic, as these are less likely to clog their pores
- Speak to a Boots Beauty team member for help selecting makeup.
Click for references
1. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-is-post- inflammatory-hyperpigmentation
Last accessed March 2022