pigmentation
21 articles
How to Treat Pigmentation
Sunscreen does more than any serum. What actually fades dark marks, how long it takes, and why most treatment fails. In plain English.
Why Pigmentation Comes On Face?
Sun and inflammation cause most of it, hormones cause the rest. How to tell which kind you have, why some marks last years, and when to see a doctor.
Brown and Red Acne Marks, and How Long They Last
Spots leave two kinds of mark and they need different things. Brown is pigment, red is blood vessels, and only one responds to brightening products.
Skin ConcernsSunscreen for Pigmentation — What Actually Matters
Sunscreen is the main treatment, not a supporting step. Which SPF, why tinted matters for melasma, how much to use, and the spots people miss.
Skin ConcernsFreckles, Sun Spots and Moles — Telling Them Apart
Three different things people mix up. What each one is, how to tell which you have, and the five signs that mean a spot needs a doctor.
Skin ConcernsVitamin C vs Niacinamide vs Alpha Arbutin
Three ingredients, three different jobs. Which one suits your kind of pigmentation, what strength to use, and whether to combine them.
Skin ConcernsWhat Is Melasma?
A hormonal kind of pigmentation. Why it appears, why heat and daylight set it off, and why it comes back even when you are careful with sunscreen.
Skin ConcernsWhy Is My Pigmentation Not Fading?
Six reasons cover almost every case. Work through them in order — the first two account for most of it.
Skin ConcernsAge Spots, Dark Spots - Causes and Fixes
What are these age and dark spots, and what are they not? Age spots and dark spots are both forms of hyperpigmentation, where certain areas of the skin app
Skin ConcernsAlpha Arbutin for Skin Pigmentation
How can alpha arbutin help fight pigmentation | This post explains in detail everything you need to know about pigmnetation and alpha arbutin.
Skin ConcernsAzelaic Acid for Skin Pigmentation
How can azelaic acid help fight pigmentation | This post explains two different ways it can help address post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Skin ConcernsDoes Tretinoin Reduce Pigmentation?
A detailed post on all the ways tretinoin can help reduce pigmentation on our face.
Skin ConcernsKojic Acid for Skin Pigmentation
How can Kojic acid help fight pigmentation | This post explains in detail everything you need to know about pigmnetation and kojic acid.
Skin ConcernsLicorice Root Extract for Skin Pigmentation
How can Licorice Root Extract help fight pigmentation | This post explains in detail everything you need to know about pigmnetation and Licorice Root Extract.
Skin ConcernsWhat Makes Pigmentation Worse?
9 things you need to do to avoid pigmentation | These 9 reasons can make your pigmentation worse.
Skin ConcernsHow Can I Stop Pigmentation on My Face?
Four things prevent most pigmentation. Sunscreen, not picking, treating spots properly, and keeping your routine gentle.
Skin ConcernsWhat Ingredients are Good for Dark Knees?
To fix dark knee problem, we need to fix 3 main problems in that area. Skin care ingredients that can fix these 3 problems are explained.
Skin ConcernsWhy Dark Knees?
There are 2 main reasons for dark knees. Understanding these 2 reasons is vital to learning how to fix the dark knee problem.
Skin ConcernsDoes Shaving Cause Dark Underarms?
Underarm shaving - does it make underarms dark and what we can do to reduce underarm darkness
Skin ConcernsWhat Causes Hyperpigmentation Underarms?
What causes pigmentation in underarm - Pigmentation is underarm darkness
Skin ConcernsReasons For Dark Underarms
There are 10 common reasons for dark underarms. In the post, I also explain how we can fix these 10 reasons and avoid dark underarms.