Got Hyperpigmentation? Here are 3 Easy Steps to Fight It!

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We’ve all dealt with it at some point whether from gaining sun spots, scars left from injuries, or hormonal imbalances (ugh hormones). Hyperpigmentation, although harmless, sometimes isn’t pretty.

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Hyperpigmentation occurs when patches of skin become darker in color than the surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when melanin forms deposits in the skin. Age spots, melasma, and acne marks are common forms of hyperpigmentation.

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Got Hyperpigmentation? Here are 3 Easy Tips to Fight It!

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Lighten

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Glycolic acid

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Mandelic Acid is an AHA derived from bitter almonds that exfoliates like glycolic acid but is more gently thanks to larger molecules that do not deeply penetrate the skin.

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Swipe up to learn how to fully fight hyperpigmentation

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