Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns that Black people face.
To keep your breakouts from worsening and therefore causing more hyperpigmentation, it's important to consistently treat it."Treating hyperpigmentation isn't a one-way ticket," Robinson says. Once your acne is under control, you can focus on fading existing spots. A topical retinoid should help your complexion look more even overall. You may also benefit from using an additional brightening agent, like vitamin C, to kickstart the spot-fading process.
“Vitamin C is a great topical antioxidant that brightens the complexion,” says Dr. Heath. “You can also use products with glycolic, mandelic, and kojic acid to help with fading pigmentation and cell turnover." She also recommends considering glycolic acid peels to further accelerate the spot-fading process.If the discoloration on your skin appears in wide patches along the forehead, mouth, and cheeks, you might have melasma.
, hormonal therapies, and contraceptives have been associated with the development of melasma over time," Dr. Robinson says.In addition to the hormonal triggers, UV light and heat are also culprits for triggering the condition, especially in skin of color. “UV light and heat — think saunas, hot yoga, and even just being outdoors in high-temperature climates — can cause melasma to appear ,” says dermatologist Melissa K. Levin, MD. “A lot of people don’t realize that heat drives pigmentation.
To avoid making your condition worse, Dr. Levin recommends using sunscreen on your face regularly — and if your melasma is in your surrounding eye area, keep your sunglasses close. “You may not realize that we have melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells, at the back of our eyes,” she says. “So protecting your eyes is equally as important as your skin.
Aside from sunscreen, chemical peels using AHAs and laser treatments are also proven methods for fading pesky sun spots. However, Dr. Heath warns that peels can make your skin even more sensitive to sunlight, so protecting your skin will ensure your condition doesn’t worsen. At home, Dr. Robinson recommends over-the-counter products containing vitamin C to target pigmentation and brighten your complexion overall.
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