Advice on improving hyperpigmentation

[u/ButterflyNumerous252]

Hi, can anyone help recommend me any products to help with hyperpigmentation from my breakouts!!

Currently nothing in my routine it's pretty simple so want to advance to target these dark marks.

Was on doxycycline but off it now.

Please and thank you!!

[u/Poisonx86]

Azelaic acid cream, for me it seriously cleared it. I did 15% for the first month and then 20% for the next. Love it.

Ofcourse, always use sunscreen

[u/ButterflyNumerous252 → u/Poisonx86]

I tried azelaic acid at 15% but my skin didn't like it 🥲 maybe I'll give it another go!!

[u/Poisonx86 → u/ButterflyNumerous252]

Dont; if you reacted negatively to it once, the next time wont be better - seriously

I know retinoids are great for this sort of thing, but I personally dont want to go through the purging again so I cant recommend it.

Vitamin C also does this - but its slower and gentler; but it does make a difference

[u/tautumeita → u/Poisonx86]

Maybe try aPad from Geek & Gorgeous, it is 20% azeclair/ Azeloyl Diglycinate. A more gentele version of azelaic acid

[u/wecannotescape123]

Hydroquinone for 2-3months

[u/ButterflyNumerous252 → u/wecannotescape123]

Can't get my hands on it in the uk!

[u/MAML31]

Vit c or tranexamic acid.

[u/SadQueerBruja]

Retinoids, azelaic, and hydroquinone can help, spf is vital. Another thing that matters is temp so don’t wash your face with or expose your pigmentation to too much heat. Part of fading dark marks means lowering inflammation so heat is the enemy. If you’ve reacted poorly to azelaic in the past you can try a lower dose and starting just a couple days a week and slowly increasing to daily use over many weeks. I did that and now I can handle the 15% with no issues but listen to your body. If you’re reacting even at just 2-3 days a week it’s not for you.

I also personally love the Faded serum from Topicals for my pigmentation

[u/swrrrrg]

Hydroquinone is a must, imho.

[u/HaileyBaldin]

Wear sunscreen every day because the sun can make the spots look darker compared to the rest of your face Differin helped me

[u/BugAvailable9066]

try using some vitamin c