{"id":15111,"date":"2019-09-12T19:01:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T19:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=15111"},"modified":"2021-03-29T21:25:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T21:25:31","slug":"how-to-treat-hyperpigmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-treat-hyperpigmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Hyperpigmentation, According to Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"Hyperpigmentation is something I&#8217;ve struggled with since childhood. My dark spots remind me of every scrap, accidental burn, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/summer-breakouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">breakout<\/a> I&#8217;ve ever had. I know I&#8217;m not alone, as hyperpigmentation is one of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/the-best-vitamins-for-skin\/\">skin issues<\/a> among people of color.\r\n\r\nThanks to technology and research, there are new products and professional services to help get our skin back on track. To understand more about them and learn how to treat hyperpigmentation, I spoke with Sonia Barrow-Conerly, Regional Educator at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cosmedix_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cosmedix<\/a>, and Ursula Diaz, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honormd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Honor MD<\/a>.\r\n<h2>First, What is hyperpigmentation?<\/h2>\r\nHyperpigmentation\u2014which is more common in women than in men\u2014manifests in the form of dark spots due to the overproduction of melanin.\r\n<h2>What causes hyperpigmentation?<\/h2>\r\nIf you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/homemade-face-masks-for-acne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acne-prone<\/a>, you&#8217;ve likely experienced dark spots left over from a breakout. But there&#8217;s a variety of culprits that can also cause hyperpigmentation. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/fall-skin-care-woes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sun exposure<\/a>, medications, and even perfumes can cause hyperpigmentation, especially for those with dark skin tones,&#8221; says Sonia. Changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hormone-health-alisa-vitti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hormone levels<\/a> can also lead to different types of hyperpigmentation such as melasma or pregnancy mask.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"aaba84\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #aaba84;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15118 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Use-Antioxidant-Serums-to-Treat-Hyperpigmentation-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x513.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Slices and Vitamin C Serum on Bright Blue Background\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" \/>\r\n<h2>How to Treat Hyperpigmentation at home<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Layer on Sunscreen<\/h3>\r\n&#8220;Darker skin has built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/does-layering-spf-work\/\">SPF<\/a>, making it more difficult for UV rays to pass through,&#8221; Sonia says. However, UV exposure can cause cell damage to anyone&#8217;s skin.&#8221; So finding a daily sunscreen is a must for us all, especially if you want to treat or prevent hyperpigmentation. My brown-girl friendly go-to is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/unseen-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-40-P428094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Supergoop&#8217;s Unseen Sunscreen<\/a>. The oil-free makeup primer has SPF 40 and won&#8217;t leave the skin covered in white residue.\r\n<h3>Exfoliate with an Enzyme Peel<\/h3>\r\nSonia recommends adding an enzyme peel like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmedix.com\/pure-enzymes-60-g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cosmedix&#8217;s Pure Enzymes Cranberry Exfoliating Mask<\/a> to your skin routine. &#8220;Enzymes are attracted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-do-we-need-protein\/\">protein<\/a>, aka what comprises dead facial skin,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Enzymes &#8216;eat&#8217; the build-up of dead protein like in a game of Pac-Man, leaving the skin with a brighter, more even tone.&#8221;\r\n<h3>Use Spot-Fighting Actives<\/h3>\r\nAs for daily topical treatments, L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/niacinamide-skin-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">niacinamide<\/a> come highly recommended. They even out skin tone, keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a> at under control, and protect the skin from free radicals\u2014the last of which is especially important for those of us living in highly polluted cities.\r\n\r\nThe two products that helped fade my own dark spots are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avyaskincare.com\/products\/anti-aging-power-serum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avya Skincare&#8217;s Anti-Aging Power Serum with Vitamin C<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/the-ordinary-deciem-niacinamide-10-zinc-1-P427417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ordinary&#8217;s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Ursula recommends using physician-strength antioxidants, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/honormd.com\/products\/genetically-blessed-super-antioxidant-serum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Honor MD&#8217;s Genetically Blessed Super Antioxidant Serum<\/a>, that&#8217;ll exfoliate the skin to help treat and prevent hyperpigmentation.\r\n\r\nFinally, putting together a nighttime regimen that includes vitamin A is a game-changer. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/retinol-in-your-20s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Retinol<\/a> works by going deep beneath your skin to even out tone and texture,&#8221; Sonia explains.\r\n<h2>Professional Hyperpigmentation treatments<\/h2>\r\nNeed to up-level the fight against hyperpigmentation? Sonia recommends laser therapy, which I&#8217;ve heard isn&#8217;t an option for those of us with darker skin. But Ursula sets the record straight: &#8220;Laser technology has come a long way over the last decade. Now, there are lasers that are safe on medium-to-dark skin that can effectively treat hyperpigmentation.&#8221;\r\n\r\nShe recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearandbrilliant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clear + Brilliant<\/a> in particular. &#8220;It&#8217;s not only effective and safe for all skin types, but also there&#8217;s little-to-no downtime. Skin will appear pink or red immediately after treatment, but you can easily cover it with makeup the following day,&#8221; Ursula says. &#8220;It&#8217;ll also feel rough to the touch for the next five-to-seven days, but it&#8217;ll have a radiance that&#8217;ll keep looking better as each day passes.&#8221;\r\n\r\nUrsula adds that everyone can see a difference following just one treatment. However, she notes that people who wish to treat discoloration will likely need three-to-six sessions to see significant improvement.\r\n\r\nLastly, before starting any new treatment, Ursula suggests visiting a professional who has experience treating your skin tone. 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My dark spots remind me of every scrap, accidental burn, and breakout I&#8217;ve ever had. I know I&#8217;m not alone, as hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin issues among people of color. 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