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Who among ushasntcontended withhyperpigmentation?
What triggers this overdrive mode varies.
In the examples above, for instance,sun exposure,hormones, andinflammationare common culprits.
Hyperpigmentation is typically NBD from a health standpoint (phew!
); aesthetically though, it can give skin an uneven appearance.
Moreoveras many of us can attestirregular pigmentation is notoriously tricky to handle.
director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
For less-prominent cases, however, at-home skin-care productscanmake a significant difference.
Specifically: ingredients that calm inflammation, block abnormal pigmentation, and enhance cell turnover.
Below, a breakdown of thisplus, the exact ingredients Dr. Zeichner recommends.
Calm
First, you want to help calm inflammation in the skin, Dr. Zeichner explains.
(This rings particularly true in cases of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.)
Niacinamide is hailed for its gentleness on virtually every skin throw in, including acne-prone complexions.
Find it inserumslikeFirst Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum($42).
It may also have brightening properties.
Find it inEminence Bright Skin Licorice Root Booster-Serum($56).
director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
Block
Next, you want to block production of abnormal pigmentation, Dr. Zeichner says.
Look for products that contain:
Vitamin C:One of the most prominent brighteners known to skin-care.
TrySkinCeuticals C E Ferulic($166).
Find itand vitamin C!inHyper Clear Brightening Clearing Vitamin C Serum($36).
Arbutin:Another tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredient, can prevent excess pigment production.
Find it inGoodall Green Tangerine Vita C Cleansing Foam($12).
Look for products that contain:
Retinol:This skin-care star that hardly needs an introduction.
Find it in countless products, includingPaulas Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment($58).
Glycolic acid:Its an alpha hydroxy acid known for preventing sluggish cell turnover and keeping skin fresh-looking.
Trythis derm-loved serumfrom The Ordinary.
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