We know battling those stubborn little dark spots and uneven skin tones has taken much out of you, but don’t quit yet. We have good news! It’s not a losing battle against hyperpigmentation. You can still reduce dark spots, prevent darkening and brighten skin in a few steps.

Don’t believe us? Well, just try using skincare products with these easily available ingredients and see the difference for yourself! Let’s get into it straight away. 

What Is Hyperpigmentation?

Your pigmentation comes from a substance called melanin that keeps your skin tone even. Many circumstances can cause an excess melanin production, which results in areas of your skin getting more pigmentation that the rest. As a result, patches of your skin may look darker and uneven. This phenomenon is called Hyperpigmentation. 

 Similarly, melanin reduction may fade pigmentation from your face, resulting in lighter skin in affected areas. This is called hypopigmentation. These are two of the most common conditions nowadays. They can be triggered by a number of things, such as acne scars, age, hormonal changes, inflammation, a reaction to a medication or product, or any type of skin injury.  

 While hypopigmentation is still very difficult to cure, that’s not the case with hyperpigmentation. In most cases, hyperpigmented areas of your skin can go back to normal with prolonged treatment and good products. You can even prevent darkening of your skin by following a good skincare routine beforehand. As they say, prevention is better than cure!

Ingredients That Help Fade Hyperpigmentation

Here are five dermatologist-recommended ingredients for your routine that can significantly reduce dark spots and prevent darkening. Remember, consistency is key. Don’t expect solid results within a week give your skin some time to adjust, and say bye-bye to hyperpigmentation!

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a great antioxidant that protects your face from environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution. It can also help boost collagen and reduce dark spots from acne marks. To get the most benefits, you can use a good vitamin C serum before your daily sunscreen. It’ll prevent darkening and give you bright and glowing skin!

AHAs

Lactic and glycolic acids are the two best AHAs for treating hyperpigmentation. These natural acids are gentle exfoliators. They help with cell turnover by gently removing dead cells. You can use good AHA-based facewashes and toners and soon they’ll reduce dark spots. They also prevent other facial evils like acne, inflammation, and rough texture. 

Niacinamide And Hyaluronic Acid

A niacinamide serum can help repair your skin barrier and reduce excess melanin production in required areas. It’ll brighten skin and help reduce dark spots in a short while. Combine this with a hyaluronic acid-based moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness or patchiness. Voila! You’ll be able to see the decrease in hyperpigmented areas and unlock even, blemish-free face. 

SPF 50

SPF is probably the most unavoidable ingredient in this list. Sun and UV exposure can worsen your hyperpigmentation. All other skincare will be moot if you’re not protecting yourself against the sun. It is extremely important to use a good sunscreen with at least SPF 50 on your face and SPF 30 on your body. When combined with a good vitamin C serum, it can prevent darkening and the early onset of hyperpigmentation. Sunscreen even has anti-aging properties that reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles on your face. Talk about a win-win!

Retinol

Speaking of anti-aging, a good retinol night cream can do wonders for you. It boosts cell turnover and helps produce collagen in your face. As a result, older cells with dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles are replaced by smooth and even-toned new cells. Combining retinol with a good hyaluronic acid-based serum in your night routine can brighten skin and keep you looking young for a long time.