hyperpigmentation

  • the ordinary mandelic acid 10 + HA

    Mandelic Acid: Is It Better Than Salicylic Acid At Treating Acne?

    Have you heard about Mandelic Acid, but you’re hesitant to try it because every other exfoliating acid under the sun has messed up your skin? Glycolic acid turns your skin red and flaky. Salicylic acid is a little too drying. Heck, even lactic acid is a little too harsh. Scrubs are not even an option. […]

  • retinol vs azelaic acid

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Can you use retinol and Azelaic Acid together? Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern. If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, should you […]

  • battle of the skin lighteners

    What Are The Best Skincare Products For Sun-Damaged Skin?

    Remember the old days, when we used to spend entire summers in the sun without sunscreen, or slathered our bodies in oil to top up our tans? Little did we know then there would be hell to pay now. *sighs* Wrinkles, sun spots, dull and rough skin, sagginess… these are just some of the “presents” the […]

  • skincare mistakes that give you hyperpigmentation

    3 Skincare Mistakes You May Be Making That Are Giving You Dark Spots

    Dark spots, sun spots, hyperpigmentation… call them however you like, they always spring out all of a sudden as if out of nowhere. Ugh. Sometimes, it’s inevitable. Hormones, injuries and simply growing older can make your skin go haywire and start pumping out more melanin than it needs. But other times… other times you may […]

  • best products to treat hyperpigmentation in dark skin

    What Are The Best Products For Hyperpigmentation In Dark Skin?

    Did you know that dark spots are more common – and harder to treat – in dark skin? Unfair, I know! The good news? Treatment options abound! You’re literally spoiled for choices. But, before I tell you all about the best skincare products for hyperpigmentation in dark skin… What Is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is just a […]

  • how to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigemntation

    How Do You Fade Away The Dark Marks Left Behind By Pimples?

    Pimples love revenge. Dare give them the boot and they’ll leave a dark mark where they used to be. Ugh. It’s like you’re fixing a problem only to cause another. *sighs* FYI, this pimple revenge has a scientific name: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (I know, it’s a mouthful!). It sounds like something horrible, doesn’t it? Good news, […]