Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation may be caused by sun damage, inflammation, or other skin injuries, including those related to acne vulgaris. People with darker Asian, East Indian, Mediterranean or African skin tones are also more prone to hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation, a discoloration of the skin, is often caused by inflammation, hormonal change or heredity. Inflammation leading to hyperpigmentation can come from prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, acne, use of lasers or other injuries to the skin. Hormonally-induced hyperpigmentation appears most often during pregnancy but can occur with any fluctuation in hormones, such as puberty, the use of birth control pills, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). People with darker Asian, East Indian, Mediterranean or African skin tones are also more prone to hyperpigmentation.

There is no single ingredient that effectively lifts existing and prevents future hyperpigmentation.

The best benefits to using a combination of ingredients in treating hyperpigmentation. The avoidance of potentially irritating ingredients, accelerated results while reducing the risks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

It is critical to use products containing an SPF of 15 or greater daily.