The Most Common Types of Hyperpigmentation... and What to Do About Them

Speaking of prevention, depending on the type of hyperpigmentation you're dealing with, there may not be all that much that you can actually do. "Unfortunately there's not much you can really do about most hormonal changes that cause melasma, however, you can wear SPF daily and use other protective gear like hats to prevent the darkening of melasma spots. Incorporate a vitamin C serum into your regimen to help protect skin against damaging free radicals," says Dr. Gross.

As for sun and age spots the number one tip: wear SPF and make sure you're using it on anywhere that is exposed to the sun — not just your face. "I recommend a physical SPF of at least 30 SPF — it works as a physical blocker and prevents UVA/UVB damage which is what causes sun/age spots to appear."

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