How to Treat Hyperpigmentation
Find the best dark spot corrector to treat hyperpigmentation
There are many skin care products to treat hyperpigmentation. Dark spot correctors such as skin lightening serums should be combined with daily sunscreen. These are the best treatments to get rid of hyperpigmentation because they are the safest.
Doctors also can perform treatments to clear skin pigment but these can actually make hyperpigmentation worse.
Eve the best dark spot corrector will not work if it is not combined with the right products in your skin care routine, especially if you are not using the correct skin care products for your Baumann Skin Type. Many skin lightening ingredients can cause inflammation worsening hyperpigmentation.
This blog will help you find medical grade dark spot correctors and build a skin care routine to treat hyperpigmentation.
There are many new skin care products to lighten skin pigment and it can be difficult to choose which hyperpigmentation remedies are best. There is a lot of information to know to find the best hyperpigmentation solutions for your skin type, habits, and budget. But don’t worry- I am a dermatologist and I am here to help! Remember- every single product in your skin care routine including the cleanser and moisturizer plays an important role and will affect the results.. So chose every dark spot corrector according to your skin type and skin concerns.
There is no cure for hyperpigmentation- but you can keep it under control and help prevent it’s return with the right skin care routine for your Baumann Skin Type.
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every product in your routine should treat hyperpigmentation
What do dermatologists recommend to stop hyperpigmentation?
The best skin care routine to block the production of excess skin pigment should contain skin care products that target different pathways in the production of melanin. You need to have products that are tyrosinase inhibitors, PAR-2 blockers, retinoids, exfoliants, anti-inflammatories and of course sunscreen.
Most dermatologists recommend:
A skin care routine with skin lightening ingredients
A second skin care routine to switch to every 3-4 months (Maintenance regimen)
Chemicals peels
Changing lifestyle habits to avoid sun and heat
Wearing a hat with a wide brim
Daily sunscreen!
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There are many treatments that can be done by your dermatologist, but the problem is that although they make the pigment better for 1-3 months, it can return worse than before. This is because any treatments that cause inflammation, such as laser, can stimulate pigment production- ultimately causing rebound that is worse than how you started.
10 ways doctors treat hyperpigmentation that may make it worse:
Chemical peels
Dermabrasion
Exfoliants- over exfoliating with more than 3 exfoliants in your skin care routine
IPL therapy
Blue light therapy
Red light therapy
Laser
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Radiofrequency
Any of these treatments can cause rebound proinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This rebound is very common in sunny climates like Miami. If you choose to do any of these you must avoid sun, use products to prevent repigmentation and wear sunscreen even when indoors.
Pigment on the skin will get worse before it gets better.
When starting a new skin care routine to treat skin pigment, baseline photos can be very helpful. This is because the dark spots on your skin will get worse before they get better. Tracking the pigment movement with a Canfield Visia camera helps you see the progress that cannot be seen with the naked eye. The melanin pigment moves from the deeper layers of the skin to the upper layers. If you are using the right skin care routine for your skin type, it should take about 4 weeks for the deeper pigment to begin to arrive at the upper layers. This means at 4 weeks you will most likely look worse and then begin to improve at week 8.
When you take the quiz and purchase a custom skin care routine, you will review monthly emails on what to expect and how to adjust your regimen and when to change your products. I am hear to guide you through this because success depends upon education, motivation and consistency.
before and after images using a dark spot corrector
What is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation?
The most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation is a tyrosinase inhibitor ingredient in a custom skin care routine geared for your Baumann Skin Type. These are the types of products that are most effective:
Exfoliating cleanser
Tinted SPF 30+
Skin lightening serum
Moisturizer with unsaturated fatty acids
Skin care can be combined with medical treatments, but hyperpigmentation treatments will not work very well if you are not using effective dark spot correctors and daily sunscreen.
Shop by your Baumann Skin Type to find the best dark spot correctors and build a skin care routine to treat hyperpigmentation.
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The best serums to treat pigmentation
These are our favorite dermatologist-recommended serums:
Derma Made Melafade was developed by dermatologist Dr. Amy Brodsky to clear up hyperpigmentation.
You can learn more here where I interview Dr. Brodsky on our You Tube channel.
2. Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum was developed by Dr. Alan Wedgerow. The technology he utilizes is fascination.
You can learn more here were I interview him about why his skin lightening serum is so revolutionary and unique.
The five best serums to remove hyperpigmentation on the face are:
Alastin A-LUMINATE BRIGHTENING Serum
Derma Made Mela Fade -Dermatologist developed skin lightening serum that is very affordable
Medature Hydrobright – The most affordable serum to lighten skin
Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense
SkinMedica Lytera 2.0
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
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Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
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Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer
$77.56
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Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream
$180.00
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DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
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Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
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Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
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Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
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Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
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Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
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Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
$33.00
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Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
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Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
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Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer
$77.56
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream
$180.00
Add to Cart
DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
Add to Cart
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
$33.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer
$77.56
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream
$180.00
Add to Cart
DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
Add to Cart
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
$33.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum
$44.99
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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
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Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily
$470.00
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PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum
$128.00
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ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum
$110.00
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Medature Hydro Bright Treatment
$33.75
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ISDIN Pigment Expert
$48.00
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Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream
$121.00
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Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
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Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
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La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum
$44.99
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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
Add to Cart
Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily
$470.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum
$128.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum
$110.00
Add to Cart
Medature Hydro Bright Treatment
$33.75
Add to Cart
ISDIN Pigment Expert
$48.00
Out of Stock
Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream
$121.00
Add to Cart
Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum
$44.99
Add to Cart
Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
Add to Cart
Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily
$470.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum
$128.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum
$110.00
Add to Cart
Medature Hydro Bright Treatment
$33.75
Add to Cart
ISDIN Pigment Expert
$48.00
Out of Stock
Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream
$121.00
Add to Cart
Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)
$119.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
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Creams for hyperpigmentation
Most hyperpigmentation treatments are serums. However, there are some prescription skin lightning creams such as Tri- Luma.
The best ones are called triple combination creams because they contain these three types of ingredients:
hydroquinone
a steroid
a retinoid.
Talk to your doctor or skin care expert about which cream is best for you.
Acne Hyperpigmentation Treatments
Pimples can leave behind dark spots that take months to clear. Treat these as you would other types of hyperpigmentation.
Steps to get rid of hyperpigmentation from acne:
Prevent future acne with acne treatments- otherwise you will just be making more acne spots.
Get on a skin care routine to treat both your acne and your dark spots.
Use retinol which exfoliates, treats acne and helps remove dark spots.
Choose an exfoliating cleanser
Pick a moisturizer based on your Baumann Skin Type.
This can be complicated- so take the skin care quiz to get the exact skincare routine steps to treat your acne hyperpigmentation.
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Are These Ingredients Good to Treat Hyperpigmentation?
Is AHA or BHA better for hyperpigmenttaion?
They are both exfoliants which help remove unwanted pigment. Which to choose depends upon your Baumann Skin type.
Alpha hydroxyacids like glycolic acid are better for dry s kin types.
Beta hydroxy acid such as salicylic acid is better for oily skin types.
Don’t guess if your skin is dry or oily- take the quiz.
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Which AHA is best for hyperpigmentation?
Our dermatologists prefer AHA and BHA cleansers to exfoliate away pigmented spots.
The 3 best AHA cleansers for dry skin to fade spots:
Essopi Glycolic 10% Moisturizing Cleanser
Sente Exfoliating Cleanser
SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
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PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
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Here are some of the best BHA cleansers for dry skin to fade spots:
Derma Made Medi Wash
Nolio Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Replenix Gly-Sal Deep Pore Cleanser
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
$30.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel
$45.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Exfoliating Cleanser
$46.00
Add to Cart
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
$39.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser
$45.00
Add to Cart
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$44.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Exfoliating Skin Cleanser
$40.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Facial Wash
$40.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Cleanser
$37.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser
$32.00
Add to Cart
Can hyaluronic acid remove pigmentation?
Hyaluronic acid, also known as HA, is a humectant and does not affect the melanin production pathway at all. It is not considered a skin lightening ingredient. However, HA can make other skin care ingredient absorb better into the skin.
ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules
$46.00
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ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate
$100.00
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ISDIN Instant Flash
$40.00
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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$39.99
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CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$20.99
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ClarityRx Daily Dose of Water Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
$80.00
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ClarityRx Get Balanced Probiotic Serum
$78.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Take It Easy Calming Serum
$76.00
Add to Cart
Filorga HYDRA-HYAL Intensive Hydrating Plumping Concentrate
$69.00
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ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules
$46.00
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ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules
$46.00
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ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate
$100.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Instant Flash
$40.00
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$39.99
Add to Cart
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$20.99
Out of Stock
ClarityRx Daily Dose of Water Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
$80.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Get Balanced Probiotic Serum
$78.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Take It Easy Calming Serum
$76.00
Add to Cart
Filorga HYDRA-HYAL Intensive Hydrating Plumping Concentrate
$69.00
Out of Stock
ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules
$46.00
Out of Stock
ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules
$46.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate
$100.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Instant Flash
$40.00
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$39.99
Add to Cart
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$20.99
Out of Stock
ClarityRx Daily Dose of Water Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
$80.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Get Balanced Probiotic Serum
$78.00
Add to Cart
ClarityRx Take It Easy Calming Serum
$76.00
Add to Cart
Filorga HYDRA-HYAL Intensive Hydrating Plumping Concentrate
$69.00
Out of Stock
ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules
$46.00
Out of Stock
Does niacinamide reduce hyperpigmentation?
Niacinamide works best when combined wtht a tyrosinase inhibitor. It can also be used during the tyrosinase holiday in a maintenance regimen.
4 reasons niacinamide is great ingredient to treat pigmentation disorders:
anti-inflammatory
blocks PAR-2
blocks movement of melanin into skin cells
and gives cells energy to repair themselves
The concentration of niacinamide in skin care products should be 5% to be effective.
Niacinamide will work better when combined with tyrosinase inhibitors in other steps of the skin care routine.
Is niacinamide or retinol better for hyperpigmentation?
Retinol is better because it is an exfoliant and a tyrosinase inhibitor.
Retinol will work better when combined with niacinamide because they block 2 different pathways in melanin production.
Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
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Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
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Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
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DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
Add to Cart
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
$33.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
Add to Cart
DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
Add to Cart
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser
$33.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, (10 ampoules)
$149.60
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 50 (10 ampoules)
$195.00
Out of Stock
Biopelle Tensage Radiance Eye Cream
$95.70
Add to Cart
DermAvance Arnika Forte Capsules
$40.00
Add to Cart
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser
$7.19
Add to Cart
Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum
$126.00
Add to Cart
Biopelle Retriderm Serum Plus 0.75% Retinol
$89.50
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Advanced Cream Moisturizer
$89.66
Add to Cart
Biopelle Tensage Daily Serum SCA 15
$149.60
Add to Cart
Does retinol reduce skin pigmentation?
Yes! Retinol is a retinoid which are the best treatments to remove unwanted spots on the skin.
Learn how to use retinoids properly here.
Will retinol worsen hyperpigmentation?
Retinol side effects can lead to dyspigmentation.
Avoid worsening hyperpigmentation by starting with a low strength retinoid such as:
Derm Made Retinol + Bakuchiol
Essopi 3x Retinol
Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum
Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum
$71.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream
$68.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Bio Complete Serum
$118.00
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SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
$80.00
Add to Cart
Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum
$49.50
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive
$54.99
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum
$44.99
Out of Stock
Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit
$59.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream
$158.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin
$119.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum
$71.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream
$68.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Bio Complete Serum
$118.00
Out of Stock
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
$80.00
Add to Cart
Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum
$49.50
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive
$54.99
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum
$44.99
Out of Stock
Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit
$59.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream
$158.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin
$119.00
Add to Cart
Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum
$71.00
Add to Cart
Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream
$68.00
Add to Cart
SENTE Bio Complete Serum
$118.00
Out of Stock
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
$80.00
Add to Cart
Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum
$49.50
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive
$54.99
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum
$44.99
Out of Stock
Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit
$59.00
Add to Cart
Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream
$158.00
Add to Cart
PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin
$119.00
Add to Cart
Does Vitamin C help with hyperpigmentation?
Vitamin C is a tyrosinase inhibitor, but not a very strong one. It is not the best ingredient to block melanin production.
Vitamin C is often used in maintenance skin care routines for melasma.
However, it is our favorite ingredient to use in a melasma maintenance regimen.
Some other natural tyrosinase inhibitors are:
Arbutin
Cysteamine
Ferulic acid
Hexylresorcinol
Kojic acid
Licorice extract
Resorcinol
Unsaturated oils are weak tyrosinase inhibitors, meaning they can treat various kinds of hyperpigmentation when combined with other ingredients. Five of the most popular oils with tyrosinase inhibiting qualities are: almond oil, borage seed, evening primrose oil, grapeseed oil, and rosehip oil.
La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
$44.99
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Obagi-C FX System C-Clarifying Serum
$140.00
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Obagi Force Field Kit with Professional-C Serum 20%
$189.00
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Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex
$125.00
Add to Cart
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
$26.99
Out of Stock
ISDIN Flavo-C
$100.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules
$46.00
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ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules
$46.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum
$160.00
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream
$54.99
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
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ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum
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La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream
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La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
$44.99
Out of Stock
Obagi-C FX System C-Clarifying Serum
$140.00
Add to Cart
Obagi Force Field Kit with Professional-C Serum 20%
$189.00
Out of Stock
Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex
$125.00
Add to Cart
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
$26.99
Out of Stock
ISDIN Flavo-C
$100.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules
$46.00
Out of Stock
ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules
$46.00
Add to Cart
ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum
$160.00
Add to Cart
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream
$54.99
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Is Vitamin C or niacinamide better for hyperpigmentation?
They are both good but work different ways – so combining them together is a good idea.
Vitamin C blocks tyrosinase and is an antioxidant.
Niacinamide is a PAR-2 blocker and anti-inflammatory.
Why is it so hard to treat hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation worsens from things we cannot avoid like sunlight, heat and hormones. This is why it is so hard to treat.
Once pigmentation clears, sun and heat can make it return. So you must be vigilant with sunscreen and sun avoidance.
You cannot fade hyperpigmentation in a week.
It takes 12-16 weeks in most people to fade pigment on the skin.
What do do if your dark spots do not fade in 3-4 months? Click here for help.
How can I fix my hyperpigmentation naturally?
Avoid sun
Avoid heat and infrared
Wear tinted sunscreen.
Eat an anti-inflammatory diet
Vitamins and supplements
Use oils that correct dark spots
Treatments and Procedures To Treat Pigmentation on Skin
Facials for pigmentation
Facials can combine AHAs, BHA and skin lighting ingredients to help remove pigment on the skin.
Medical facials should be done every 3-4 weeks and combined with a skin care routine that is right for your Baumann Skin Type.
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Lasers and Lights for pigment on skin
Are lasers and light treatments good for pigmentation? Maybe not!
It depends upon the cause of the hyperpigmentation.
Lasers and lights work best for sun spots on light skin.
Lasers and lights can make melasma worse.
Talk to your doctor before using any type of light on your skin to treat pigmentation.
All forms of light including blue, red, yellow, infrared and ultraviolet light can make pigmentation worse.
What products make hyperpigmentation worse?
These treatments and problems can make dark spots worse.
photoallergens
allergens
Substances that make skin sensitive to sun like oil of bergamot
light treatments
light from phones
light from computer screens
best skin care routine for hyperpigmented skin for your skin type
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