products that have helped with my hyperpigmentation 🎀
alpha arbutin + ha - the ordinary
extreme results, it’s literally been a WEEK and my skin is so much more vibrant and plump
acne solutions clarifying lotion - clinique
a salicylic acid based toner, only used a few nights a week. helps with cell turnover, revealing brighter skin, along with reduced sebum, therefore less breakouts
aha + bha peeling solution - the ordinary
liquid exfoliating facial that speeds up the reveal of new skin layers. strong acids* only use a night a week if you have sensitive skin like mine
im lemon sheet mask - tony moly
brightening vitamin c and hydrating hyaluronic acid both plumped my skin and faded scars.
pumpkin enzyme mask - peter thomas roth
pumpkin is a natural exfoliator and this formula is gentle and works quickly
dark spot repair - urban skin rx
a retinoid that works by pushing the youngest, newest layer of skin up to the surface over time. this product really worked for me with consistent use. I started with just spot treating every night, then went to every other night all over, and finally every night. there were dark spots that had surfaced that I could literally peel right off
drinking this everyday made me see a HUGE difference in my skin. it was soft, plump and much more radiant and alive looking
works with exfoliants to refine pores, smooth texture and brighten dull skin. i use mine once weekly
2% liquid bha exfoliant - paula’s choice
every time i use this stuff i literally wake up with bright, glowy BABY skin that is taut and smooth
daily peel pads - dr. dennis gross
similar results to the paula’s choice exfoliant, BABY SOFT SKIN that is extremely brightened and tightened
this seems to be a hit or miss for me. one week i’ll see results, another week it’ll seem to just be sitting there. but i’d be lying if i said i’ve never seen dark marks improve when i’m using my bio-oil
vitamin c + caffeine serum - youth to the people
this juicy serum always leaves me skin supple and glowy, and is probably one of the main factors that have helped my dark spots turnover and disappear
ditch manual exfoliants like scrubs, micro beads, spin brushes, etc. micro tearing is real and is not your friend. it’s also unnecessary, less effective, and needs to be done extremely (nearly impossibly) gently to not have any adverse affects
don’t neglect the basic needs of skin. sure you’re on a dark spot elimination journey, but your skin still needs cleansing, moisture and hydration. use gentle products when using the products on this list. use oils, face lotions and deep/gentle cleansers to ensure the health of your skin
USE SPF!!! it took me so long to finally do myself this favor. I would spend $$$$ on dark spot products then not protect my skin against the sun. if you do that you’re literally asking for your dark spots to be darkened ten fold. no less than SPF 30 will cut it. I use SPF 50. this is the last step in my daytime skin routine.
don’t expect instant gratification!!! dark spots are literally one of the hardest things to reverse, don’t give up. give it a few months to do its thing. it will happen with consistency and care
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