Dark Spots & Pigmentation
Dark spots are clusters of excess pigment, and they fade with a combination of professional exfoliation and daily pigment-correcting care. Peels and brightening facials lift surface discoloration, while vitamin C and strict sun protection keep new spots from forming.
What causes it
UV exposure is the main trigger: skin produces extra melanin to protect itself, and it clumps into spots. Hormones (melasma) and healed breakouts (post-inflammatory marks) create similar discoloration.
Treatments that help
Products that help
Common questions
Can facials remove dark spots?
Brightening facials and peels fade surface pigmentation noticeably over a series. Deeper pigment may need device-based treatments, which we can recommend in a consultation.
Why do my dark spots keep coming back?
Sun exposure reactivates the pigment cells. Without daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, any fading treatment is temporary.
What ingredient fades dark spots fastest?
Vitamin C, niacinamide and azelaic acid are the most effective over-the-counter options. Prescription ingredients work faster but need a dermatologist.
Are dark spots from acne permanent?
Post-breakout marks are not scars and fade on their own in three to six months. Exfoliating treatments and vitamin C speed that up considerably.
Still not sure where to start?
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