Struggling with hyperpigmentation
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Feb 17, 2016
Alyssa S.
Soo the title says it all I'm wondering if anyone had a holy grail product for this issue, price range isn't a huge issue if it works so any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated 🙏
Feb 17, 2016
Chloe N.
Every night and morning I just rub some lemon juice on my dark spots with a qtip and they were very much lessened with in a few days.
Feb 17, 2016
Bri-bri L.
Try doing some research on dermarollers. Its a tool that (don't be creeped out) makes micro punctures in the skin and the skin identifies it as trauma so it produces more collagen and faster cell renewal to heal the skin, thus helps gets rid of uneven skin, scars and wrinkles. It may seem scary but there are different lengths of the needles on the roller and different companies who make them. I suggest you get a length that is suitable to your needs and purchase one from a legitimate company that specifically makes demarollers like this korean brand that I forgot the name of.
Feb 17, 2016
Martha D.
Tea tree oil works on dark spots.
Feb 17, 2016
Livi H.
Manuka honey seriously helps with dark spots
Feb 17, 2016
Alexis C.
Exfoliating, SPF, vitamin C, and vitamin E. I've been using The Body Shop Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF 30, Boscia Exfoliating Peel Gel, and The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum-In-Oil and have seen a major difference in my dark spots (:
Feb 17, 2016
Kitty K.
If you don't mind me asking Alyssa, what's your current routine? Are you using any sun protectant? Hyper pigmentation is tricky and takes time.
Sun protection is a must.. At least SPF 30. Without sun protection you might as well trash everything else as the harmful rays from the sun can create even darker spots.
Antioxidants work great helping the skin.. It doesn't have to necessarily be Vitamin C since Vitamin C is known to be irritating.. I've noticed my skin enjoys Niacinamide over Vitamin C.. Niacinamides protects the skin from the sun, improves skin elasticity, and helps erase discoloration and evens out skin tone. The major plus of Niacinamides over Vitamin C is that Niacinamides are stable in light and heat. When it comes to any vitamin c product, it needs to come in an air tight dark container (no tubs) otherwise it loses its ability.
Chemically exfoliating helps a lot (especially if you use a product containing Niacinamides!)
I don't recommend using a dermaroller on yourself. Unless you get trained professionally to do so, it's best to leave to an esthetician because it's very simple to go over board on dermarollers.
You can get the skin to turn over quickly using an AHA/BHA exfoliant which also carries other skin goodies with them (properly formulated exfoliants).
I favor Paula's Choice 2% BHA which deals with acne, white heads/black heads, dry skin, uneven skin tone, sensitivity, and I also enjoy using Sunday Riley's Good Genes which is an AHA and has done a better job for pigmentation than a chemical peel at 40%.
Sun protection is important... If you don't protect your skin the Rays make those pesky marks darker. I use ELTAMD's physical sunblock that has an SPF of 41 and the bonus is that it's tinted so it's like a BB cream.
If you have dehydration (especially if it's from an acne spot) than any kind of hydration will work due to the simple fact that dehydrated skin cannot repair itself. It's very important you don't dry out your skin or you mess with its ability to heal.
Feb 17, 2016
Kitty K.
Oh and a bonus... Squalane Oil works great on pigmentation issues.. It's non-comedogenic and one of my favorite oils!
Feb 17, 2016
Tina K.
Kitty, you've sold me on the Paula's choice since I've similar issues. Now I just have to wait to save up. I know her products are pretty reasonably priced too.
Feb 17, 2016
Alyssa S.
As of right now Kitty I use a Clinique motorizer with spf 35 during the day and their dramatically different + at night. To take off my make up I use clinique liquid milf face soap and to cleanse I use the body shops foaming tea tree oil face wash. And to tone I use Clinique's second step toner(it's purple?)
I've been recently using Clinique smart custom repair serum at night in hopes of helping my spots as well
Feb 18, 2016
Aurora S.
For hyperpigmentation you'd want to use a brightening type of product that has Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Licorice Root or Glutathione. They all really help fade any imperfections.
My skin isn't sensitive and usually quite oily, I prefer Kojic acid but if you want a less drying product for sensitive skin I'd reach for a licorice root, glutathione or Arbutin cream.
I know CapeFearNaturals has an Arbutin cream
Feb 18, 2016
Kitty K.
The clinique's smart custom repair is a pretty nice antioxidant serum, it will help your complexion but not too much on hyperpigmentation. It also has some nice added goodies in it to help perk up your appearance.
Do you have a general area or is it just specific spots? If so I do recommend following up with a general routine that supports evening out your skin tone.
A toner or mist with added goodies that can be hydrating.. I like tatcha for this.., a serum similar to the clinique one but with more cell communicating ingredients like the Andalou Naturals turmeric + vitamin c serum or for a good niacinamide serum I like the Resist Pure Radiance Skin Brightening Treatment, if you have a more targeted dark spot Paula's choice also makes a 25% Vitamin C dark spot eraser or you can opt for one of my favorites - Manuka Honey with a UMF of 15+.. I like Comvita's for this. You can use it as an overall mask or a spot treatment.
For info on AHA's and BHA's I left a pretty indepth explanation here
http://www.beautylish.com/t/ixixic/bha-exfoliant
Feb 18, 2016
Kitty K.
Tina, I truly enjoy Paula's Choices line of products, especially her chemical exfoliants. She adds so many skin goodies to them! I recommend subscribing to her website.. they always have sales!