If summer left its mark on you by way of a sun spots, a little spot treatment action can help fade the pigment. This serum utilizes potent ingredients that do just that, including 2 percent hydroquinone, vitamin C, glycolic acid, and hexapeptide-2. It should not be used by women who are pregnant, and is intended to spot treat versus blanket treat.
If the Murad product sounds a bit aggressive, this option makes a gentle alternative. It's formulated with a blend of brightening vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing sea buckthorn oil, and antioxidant-rich ferulic acid. And unlike the Murad, you can use it as an all-over brightening product versus a spot treatment.
Double-down on your hyperpigmentation-busting plan by incorporating a brightening toner into your skin care routine. This exfoliating toner utilizes AHAs and natural extracts to buff away dead cells and generate new collagen, resulting in reduced dark spots, diminished fine lines, and a glowing complexion in as little as a week's time. Apply it after cleansing and before spot treating and moisturizing.
Peace Out, the brand responsible for those genius, cult-favorite hydrocolloid Acne Healing Dots, recently debuted a first-of-its-kind hyperpigmentation spot treatment. Like the acne product, these come in dot-form, only they feature tiny, oil-free microneedles infused with brightening niacinamide, licorice extract, and an amino acid called tranexamic acid.
Speaking of microneedling, Mesolyft has dedicated its entire product lineup to the art. The Mesolyft Skin Brightener specifically targets dark spots, freckles, melasma, and general hyperpigmentation via a tiny roller of microneedles that you gently roll across the affected area. While rolling, a powerful blend of kojic acid, jojoba oil, papaya extract, meadowfoam oil, and natural extracts is deposited, which is able to target deeper layers of the skin thanks to the microneedles.
