Thread of my favorite products & treatments for treating HYPERPIGMENTATION!
Aka your dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks
Faded Gel by @topicals
- Contains kojic acid, azelaic acid, Niacinamide, tranexamic acid & alpha arbutin
- Targets multiple pathways involved in melanogenesis
- Black owned (hey girl! @OlamideAOlowe)
- Can be used daily over time
Enlighten Peel by Reve Skin
- Contains 8% Hydroquinone, Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Arbutin & Niacinamide to target pigment
- High % of retinol & salicylic acid to exfoliate
And yes hydroquinone is safe to use when you FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
It’s the gold standard for treating hyperpigmentation.
We talked about this last night on spaces for #TheTZone. If you missed the chat, check the hashtag.
Fortified Bleaching Rx by Reve Skin (the name is ugly I know but it’s the best I’ve ever used)
- Contains 4% hydroquinone, lactic acid, vitamin c
- Use on needed areas only. Not all over. Apply with a q-tip at the end f routine
- Cycle 3 months on, 3 months off
Pico Genesis
- Laser that shatters pigment using vibration
- Can be used in between Enlighten peel sessions
- Safe for all skin tones.
- No downtime
Before & After of Pico Genesis
Clear Complexion Brightening Lotion by @IxoraBB
- Contains niacinamide, fision active white, brighlette marine, vitamin c, alpha arbutin, and licorice root
- Can be used daily
- Black owned (hey girl! @SkinCareBully)
- Discount code: TIARA
Cyspera
- Contains cysteamine which decreases the amount of cystine (an amino acid) within the body
- A WELL studied replacement for hydroquinone. Great used when cycling with HQ
- @anthoniaade_ is where I got mine
Even Tone by @Cloud9aesthetic
- Contains SepiWhite
- I like it in combination with other brightening serums
- Can be used daily
- Black owned
Discoloration Correcting Serum by @GoodMolecules
- Contains niacinamide & tranexamic acid
- Can be used daily
- I recommend to use in combination with other brightening serums in order to address the multiple pathways of melanogenesis
Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment by @theinkeylist
- Contains tranexamic acid, vitamin c, and acai berry
- Can be used daily
- Recommend using in comparison with other brightening serums
It’s also important to WEAR SUNSCREEN!
When exposed to uv light, the pituitary gland in our brain creates a melanotoprin called melanin-stimulating hormone (MSH) that binds to a receptor site on the melanocytes signaling MELANIN FORMATION.
Aka…sun = more pigment.
Yes! Sun spots are a form of hyperpigmentation
Microneedling
- Introduces small punctures into skin in order to induce a healing response
- Multiple treatments may be required (I recommend at least 3)
- No downtime
- Do not perform dermarolling at home. I recommend microneedling pens done by a professional
Alpharet Peel Pads by @SkinBetter
- Combination of AlphaRet retinoid and a triple-acid complex (glycolic, lactic and salicylic)
- Slough off pigmented skin cells
- Use up to 3x a week
Discoloration Repair Serum by @PaulasChoice
- Contains Niacinamide, tranexamic acid and bakuchiol
- Can be used 2x a day over time
Intensive Brightening Retinol by @PCASKIN
- Contains retinol, Niacinamide, reservatrol, and hexylresorcinol
- Increases cell turnover to encourage fresh skin while brightening hyperpigmentation
- Can be used nightly over time or use as tolerated
Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum by Hyper Skin
- Contains vitamin C, alpha arbutin, apple enzyme, bearberry, licorice, and kojic acid
- Use in the AM before sunscreen
- Black owned
Niacinamide Brightening Toner by @GoodMolecules
- Contains niacinamide, arbutin, licorice root, and vitamin C
- I recommend it in combination with other products
- Can be used 2x a day
Pigment Gel HQ Free by @PCASKIN
- Contains kojic acid, azelaic acid, lactic acid, and phenylethyl resorcinol
- Sloughs off pigment and brightens
- Use a spot treatment
- Can be used 2x a day over time or as tolerated
ReveSkin Retinol Essential 1.0 by Reve Skin
- Increases cell turnover to reduce signs of aging, enlarged pores, dark spots, and blemishes
- Can be used nightly or as tolerated
- Can be used in combination wuth brightening products
- Must wear SPF
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