Solutions for Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation

Targeted formulas for stubborn discoloration and uneven tone that help fade, brighten, and reveal your skin's natural, radiance and clarity.

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Best Treatments for Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation

Dark spots appear when your skin produces excess melanin – the pigment that gives skin its color – triggered by sun exposure, hormonal changes, or healing from breakouts. Many brightening products use harsh ingredients that can cause irritation or offer only temporary surface results.

Effective treatment requires a multi-level approach that both fades existing spots and prevents new ones from forming. Our formulas combine clinically-proven brightening agents like niacinamide and tranexamic acid with exfoliants to reveal clearer, more even-toned skin.

Our Perfecting Gel Toner with 5% Niacinamide and 2% Tranexamic Acid targets dark spots at their source, while our Resurfacing Peel Pads boost skin renewal to fade dark spots faster.

Common types of dark spots include:

  • Sun spots: Flat brown marks caused by UV exposure, typically on face, hands, and shoulders
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: Dark marks left after acne, eczema, or skin injuries heal
  • Melasma: Larger patches of discoloration often triggered by hormonal changes
  • Age spots: Darkened areas that develop with cumulative sun exposure over time
  • Freckles: Small brown spots that may darken with sun exposure
  • Post-blemish marks: Reddish or brown spots that remain after breakouts heal

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Understanding Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation

What causes dark spots and hyperpigmentation?

Think of dark spots like your skin's memory of past damage – whether from sun, hormones, or inflammation from breakouts. When your skin repairs itself, it sometimes creates too much pigment in the process, leaving those stubborn marks behind.

What ingredients work best for fading dark spots?

I've found tranexamic acid and niacinamide work wonders without the irritation other ingredients can cause. They actually address the root cause by calming the cells that produce excess pigment, while gentle exfoliants help speed up the fading process.

How long does it take to fade dark spots?

Most people see newer spots start to lighten within about 4-6 weeks, but those deeper or older marks need 8-12 weeks of consistency. Remember, your skin took time to create these spots, so it needs time to clear them too.

Should I use hydroquinone for my dark spots?

While hydroquinone works quickly, I've seen too many patients develop irritation, rebound darkening, or that bluish discoloration with long-term use. Our alternative ingredients might take a bit longer but give beautiful results without those concerning side effects.

What's the difference between dark spots and melasma?

Dark spots are usually individual marks from things like acne or sun exposure, while melasma shows up as larger patches (often on both sides of your face) and is frequently triggered by hormones. Melasma typically needs a more gentle, consistent approach as it can be easily aggravated.

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