Dermatologist’s Best Skincare Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Dark Spots, & More)

One of the most common skin concerns patients come to me with is hyperpigmentation – whether it’s melasma, dark spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. That’s why I put together this video to share the best skincare ingredients for hyperpigmentation, including retinoids, hydroquinone, antioxidants, tranexamic acid, and more. Watch this video and tell me in the comments what skincare products have helped with your hyperpigmentation.

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IMAGE CREDITS:
🔹 “Hyperpigmentation: Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.” Eucerin, https://int.eucerin.com/about-skin/in....
🔹 “Lentigo, Solar.” Skinsight, https://www.skinsight.com/skin-condit....

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:31 What is Hyperpigmentation
01:01 Causes
01:30 Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
02:03 Melasma
02:30 Sun Spots
03:02 Treatment Expectations
04:09 Antioxidants
07:13 Sunscreen
08:46 Hydroquinone
10:28 Retinoids
12:21 AHAs & BHAs
13:52 Body Hyperpigmentation
15:46 Azelaic Acid
16:49 Tranexamic Acid
17:39 Cysteamine Cream
18:00 Recap

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. I am a member of NATURIUM's advisory board. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!