Thread by @thetiarawillis

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

https://twitter.com/MakeupForWOC/status/1429969962391769090

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

https://twitter.com/MakeupForWOC/status/1397714856564953090

Before & After of Pico Genesis

https://twitter.com/MakeupForWOC/status/1432705796329050132

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

https://twitter.com/KristaxLeann/status/1434316412022099969

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