Your Hyperpigmentation Game Plan

Whether your discoloration is from acne, sun exposure, melasma, pregnancy, or menopause, you're not alone.  Hyperpigmentation is common and is treatable. I am asked daily, "What can I do about these dark spots?". Usually, my first question is whether they reapply sunscreen....Hyperpigmentation is easy to prevent and harder to get rid of. While hyperpigmentation can be stubborn, the right combination of ingredients and professional treatments can make a real difference.  

Let’s break it down into two categories: what fades dark spots and what prevents new ones.

 Hero Ingredients That Fade Existing Spots

 These are your hero ingredients—each one tackles dark spots differently:

• ✨ Kojic Acid – Naturally fades sun spots and acne marks by reducing melanin production.

• 🍋 Mandelic Acid – A gentle exfoliating acid that smooths and brightens without irritation—especially great for sensitive or darker skin.

• 🌾 Azelaic Acid – Calms inflammation and fades post-acne redness and pigment.

• 🍊 Vitamin C – Brightens the skin, fades spots, and protects from future discoloration.

• 🌿 Licorice Root – A plant-based brightener that lightens pigmentation and soothes the skin.

• 💎 Glutathione – A powerful antioxidant that helps improve clarity and even tone from within.

• 💧 Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Strengthens the skin barrier, fades discoloration, and reduces inflammation.

• 🧪 Resorcinol – A highly effective brightening agent used in advanced treatments for hormonal or resistant pigment.

Hero Ingredients that Prevent New Spots

These ingredients keep pigment from returning by blocking the triggers before they can leave a mark

• 🧬 Tranexamic Acid – A game changer for melasma, hormonal pigment, or pregnancy-related spots by calming pigment activity at the cellular level.

• 🍃 Licorice Root – Also works preventatively by blocking pigment signals before they start.

• 💧 Niacinamide – Reduces pigment-triggering inflammation and improves skin resilience.

• ☀️ Sunscreen – Your daily SPF is non-negotiable. UV rays, heat, and even blue light can undo all your brightening efforts—so protect your progress and always reapply.

Want Faster Results? Add a Chemical Peel

Professional chemical peels can speed up the process by removing dead, pigmented skin cells and stimulating fresh new turnover.

They’re especially effective when combined with homecare products containing the above ingredients, and I’ll tailor the peel type to your skin needs and goals.

Let’s Create Your Brightening Plan

Every skin story is unique. Book a facial or skincare consultation and let’s create a customized brightening plan. Whether you need targeted products, professional peels—or both—I’ve got you covered

📩 Have a question first? Just send a text to 310-936-5790—I’m happy to help!

Warmly,

Denise