ACNE AND HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

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Acne and Hyperpigmentation treatment can be tricky especially for those with skin of color because many ingredients don't play well together. Here are my recommendations for tackling both and getting rid of acne scars on black skin.
Acne treatment when also dealing with hyperpigmentation:
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
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Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster (1 fl. oz.)
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Avène Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Cream (1.01 fl. oz.)
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Urban Skin Rx® Retinol Resurfacing Treatment Pads (2 piece)
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Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum (1 fl. oz.)
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
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PSA SKIN LIGHT UP: VITAMIN C & E FLASH BRIGHTENING MASK
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The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 oz.)
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EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (1.7 oz.)
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AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SUNSCREEN!
My favorites are by Elta MD (tinted mineral/physical sunscreens)
Hope you find this video helpful. Please let me know what else you want me to make a video on. Please Like and Subscribe to the family ☺️
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Thanks For Watching❤️
#hyperpigmentation #acnetreatment #darkspots
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this KZfaq channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this KZfaq channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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@ceecrenee8221 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a woman who looks like me addressing our skin

@alysesmith9219 10 ай бұрын

Jesus loves you

@Dlovesyou1 4 жыл бұрын

As a black woman, this channel is god sent😩 thank you so much for lending us your expertise!

@DrAlexisStephens 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support and kind words!☺️

@caramelsubmerged7426 3 жыл бұрын

Right this woman is a true queen; so invaluable!

@alexsmoth793 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrAlexisStephens hi where is ur office I really need help I am tired of useing make up I need to send u a pitcher of my face with out makeup.i want to start useing the ordinary and a sun screen my face is discolored I will say hyperpigmentation I use lemon, veniga,potato, not all at once at different times please I need ur advise on 3 things morning night and sunscreen which i never use thank u so much

@cosi2906 3 жыл бұрын

IKR

@dannie.teamnaturalrowe5152 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexsmoth793 i am skincare consulant you can find me on ig hotchoc35 i can definitely help you

@alice3548 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mind doing a morning and night time skin routine for acne prone/ hyperpigmentation skin. Just to give everyone an idea on how to layer products for best results. Thanks! Love your vids. 💞✨

@103Kimberly 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I would really appreciate this!

@BeautifulSamaria 3 жыл бұрын

I would love this too!!

@karenhennington688 3 жыл бұрын

so would I. Thanks in advance

@Bems__ 3 жыл бұрын

Yasss

@Vanessabobessa10 3 жыл бұрын

Thisss

@mitchellbryant328 3 жыл бұрын

You and Dr. Vanita Rattan should do a crossover episode. Id love to see yall work together and give an amazing lecture :)

@Model4561 3 жыл бұрын

YES THAT WOULD BE SO GOOD!!

@IdeaMusicKen 3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!!!!

@janellimarie 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I go to both for advice on skincare for POC.

@danams4166 3 жыл бұрын

They just did one, if you haven’t seen it yet!

@lisha1955 3 жыл бұрын

They have. It is on Dr. V's youtube page.

@xeniad4715 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE SHARE A SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR ACNE AND HYPERPIGMENTATION WITH THESE PRODUCTS! 😭

@SwaGGrMonstar 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on how a Morning and Night time routine would look like for our acne with hyperpigmentation skin. So we know what goes first and so on . Please!

@michellemguni8298 3 жыл бұрын

yes!!!

@jjramirez5849 Жыл бұрын

0:00 Acne & HP 1. Salicylic acid (0.5% anti-inflammatory; 2% keratinolytic) 2. 10-20% Azelaic acid (e.g., Finacea) 3. Retinoids/Vitamin A derivatives (resurfacing) 4. Niacinamide 5:50 Tyrosinase inhibitors (reduces melanin production) 1. Hydroquinone 2. Kojic acid 3. Licorice root 4. Azelaic acid 5. N-glucosamine 6. Glycolic acid (5% max; other AHA’s include mandelic and lactic acid) 7. Mulberry extract 8. Vitamin C (avoid unstable l-ascorbic acid with other actives) 9:43 Vitamin C recommendations 13:20 Night routine? Other notes - SPF - Use moisturisers with UNsaturated fatty acids in the top 5 ingredients (e.g., alpha-linoleic acid, linolenic acid, oleic acid) , not saturated fatty acids (e.g., stearic acid, palmitic acid)

@Rs9z. Жыл бұрын

Doing the lords work👏🏾

@mrod87 Жыл бұрын

Oh you are that girl!!!!!! Thank u!

@ur5860 Жыл бұрын

You da real MVP!🎉💖💛💖💖🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@charlesjoy6213 24 күн бұрын

Thank you this was alot of information to soak in lol

@alexbottega3554 4 жыл бұрын

Susan Yara brought me here! It's a good news for having a doctor looks like exactly like me.

@tyler8606 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I love this channel now

@hithere8140 3 жыл бұрын

Well she doesn't look exactly like you....jk lol

@ifunanyawilliams 4 жыл бұрын

I learned so much. I’m done glad I found you. Now it’s time to through away my prescription hydroquinone, suffer with the rebound. Thank you so much!!!

@valeriewhite5959 3 жыл бұрын

I’m delighted to discover your channel.. I needed this information. I’ll follow and adopt your suggestions. Thank you I love this!! We need Doctors that are trained and skilled, to provide authentic scientific information to woman of color for our beautiful black skin ! Bravo

@NeverAloneNeverAfraid 3 жыл бұрын

Please note, if you're allergic to nuts, mandelic acid is a no no. It's derived from almonds.

@cynthialopez2084 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information... from someone deadly allergic to nuts

@TimeisUp22 3 жыл бұрын

I am thank you

@theshineprjct 3 жыл бұрын

Any other alternatives to mandelic?

@mobolajiyusuf9073 3 жыл бұрын

@@theshineprjct lactic acid

@settogo1762 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@caramelsubmerged7426 3 жыл бұрын

Those babies are so cute! Wonderful information as always Dr. Stephens ! Thank you !

@bridgetmunoz4646 3 жыл бұрын

You did an awesome job on the young man with acne and hyperpigmentation!!

@franceskeller4536 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I am a white woman, I struggle with PIH from acne and I absolutely love your channel and all the knowledge you share! Thank God I found your channel! LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️

@nnekaallenspence1109 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! You make it so simple and clear .. i also love how you back it up with science and research. Grateful for your knowledge! Thank you!

@sarahleandrasutton2834 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it that I can only give one thumb up?! This is one of my favorite videos on KZfaq. Amazing!

@vanessa_the_mindset_maven 3 жыл бұрын

Doctor, YOU DID IT AGAIN!!!! Thank you! You ARE the BEST!!!!

@nahalzohra3945 3 жыл бұрын

Just came to this channel and I'm so grateful! Please keep the content coming 🙏💯

@eyewristchin 4 жыл бұрын

I love you Dr. Stephens!! I followed your steps from your other hyperpigmentation video and my skin has literally never been more clear!!

@DrAlexisStephens 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that! and thank you so much for your support ❤️

@abgirl2729 3 жыл бұрын

Will you name the video you are referencing? I'm new here

@preciousmccrae5779 2 жыл бұрын

How did you layer your products ?

@queenieford4107 Жыл бұрын

@@DrAlexisStephens can you make a video on what kind of moisturizer do you use when you are using BHA and other aids

@elizclark4912 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite dermatologist. I had the pleasure of seeing her and she is just as nice and smart in person.

@cierraturner1130 3 жыл бұрын

Us black women, appreciate you so much! Your skin is GORGEOUS by the way!

@Sigurjon543 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this nuanced video for us people of color. PIH has been the bane of my existence. I get rare cystic acne as an adult (major pimples every couple of months) and I can't seem to heal the PIH before the next pimple appears. It's maddening!

@silkence9561 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽 💙 Beautifully explained and thank you for giving examples as well!

@jessicaguillaume3535 3 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed your videos on hyperpigmentation. I would love see you do one on under eye dark circles and puffiness.

@helene136 3 жыл бұрын

This channel and Dr. Vs have been so helpful. I've struggled with acne all my life and I'm now 39 and it's actually worse. I have enlarged pores and hyperpigmentation. It's so hard to find an effective regimen.

@sandraellison6570 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Dr Stephens that was in dept and an excellent break down of the science in lnvoled regarding ingredients and the way they work within the skin, I subscribed 😊.

@Jacobeluhv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for including us nursing mamas!!! Appreciate you

@lexyluwho 2 жыл бұрын

I have literally binged SO many of your videos over this past two days! And, I feel so much more informed and prepared to treat my skin well! Can the Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus that you mentioned be used for both morning and/or nighttime?

@LateshaRenee 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice is like a gentle exfoliater 😍😍😂

@LovelyKelly645 3 жыл бұрын

I know! It's so soothing 🥰

@donnadawkins8065 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dr Steven I have been struggling with hyperpigmentation and nothing works so I was happy to find your video which is very interesting.

@gingersnaps997 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I found your channel. It is so refreshing to see a black, female dermatologist. Is it possible to film a video on how to treat ingrown hair and ways to reduce hyperpigmentation as a result of it? Is electrolysis a permanent option for the reduction of facial hair? Is there a permanent option/solution?

@meechie1997 3 жыл бұрын

You're an inspiration to a lot of people!

@latashasmith1778 Жыл бұрын

Dr Alexis, thank you for telling the world about Cyspera it’s completely addressed my paradoxical post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from using too many products at once. Salacylic acid has been a game changer and I’m now introducing Azelaic acid to even tone - Dermatica now has 20% OTC (it came out after this video). My other products contain Niacinamide. Thank you and love from 🇬🇧. You are every chocolate woman’s dermatologist! 🙏🏾

@bananaautos9227 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that this video was recommended for me. Thank you for your Videos and i looovveee your voice it's soo soothing and smooth it brings me joy to even listen to your knowledge and voice :)

@audreyhowler 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, basic needed info for the marks left behind by acne. Never tried azelaic acid, will try it now.

@annemorency3317 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel! A wealth of info👍🏾!!! So happy I’ve found this channel!!! Many thanks and glory be to God 🙌🏾🙏🏾

@Hhh842 3 жыл бұрын

One recommendation on your video. When you old up products to the camera place you other hand behind the product so that the camera can focus on it. Thank you for your valuable information and for taking the time to make these videos. Much appreciated.

@angeloscofield1384 4 жыл бұрын

Found you via Susan Yara. I love you already! My Filipino skin is super prone to Hyperpigmentation it's crazy! Thanks and more power to your channel

@M_K_M_K_M_K 3 жыл бұрын

I loooove that you talk about the difference in products preventing new hyperpigmentation and products removing hyperpigmentation that is already there! I was just wondering about this and nobody seemed to explain this, let alone so well! Thank you :).

@Saoirse3797 3 жыл бұрын

Finally..... where have you been my whole life!

@tolayoanifowose2230 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for the video. You are a God sent ❤

@SunnyDe_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Stephens!

@sylvieandu103 3 жыл бұрын

So so smart and very informative. Thank you

@amazinglyderah1801 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Dr from Nigeria Great content ❤

@nathancavon4309 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informative and so helpful, I love all of your videos. Do you happen to have a video on how to layer products for the morning and evening?

@nathancavon4309 3 жыл бұрын

Also your kids are so adorable

@shaakirajahaan512 3 жыл бұрын

Pls do a layering for these recommendations Doc!! Plsssssss

@SoFlyNoLie1717 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the information! What are your thoughts on the Cerave resurfacing retinol serum?

@preciousmccrae5779 2 жыл бұрын

This video gives me a general idea of what I should be using but I still need help knowing how to layer the products morning and night . Can you please do a video on product layering for acne and hyperpigmentation in each skin type?

@preciousblood3713 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Stephen’s, I found your channel in such a hard time in my life and you’ve been such a blessing! I never had issues with my skin, but now in my early 20s, I’ve gotten a lot of stress/hormonal acne. I have oily/combination skin and my main question to you is how to treat a friction/rug burn/trauma being a woman of color I know scarring is more prominent. It’s just very discolored! What do you suggest since this isn’t an acne scar?

@TravelVista101 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much doctor. Just stumble on this video of yours today. I’m having a lot of these problems how do I fine a doctor like you in my area. Happy to find someone that looks like me

@HarrisPilton789 3 жыл бұрын

Do a google search. Search for black dermatologist and the name of your city, and see who shows up in the search results.

@bettybesong8568 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yr time and all the tips. You have beautiful kids ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@xxmoniquexx1966 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on body treatments for back acne and hyperpigmentation. Please recommend/ focus on a full body regimen for dry skin including washes, exfoliants and toners.

@Sunshine-eq2zs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Can you do a video on derma rollers?

@eve2000daley 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and informative! I've been using Paulas Choice BHA which is nice for my sensitive skin but I worry because I only have mild acne and my biggest concern is the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and preventing acne but I don't want to use anything too strong. I've been using the product for a month now and it hasn't yielded great results outside of the diminishment of my acne. Can you please make a video on how these acids can be combined and which ones are better to use in the daytime versus nighttime? I was also wondering if you recommend retinol for younger patients such as 18-22? Thank you!

@mothersworld15 3 жыл бұрын

Wowww... That so sweet of u to say please please please wear sunscreen

@RVC0902 3 жыл бұрын

Just love watching your videos!!

@krisv1991 3 жыл бұрын

Dr! I love your videos. Can you go through a routine? I’m trying to figure out how to put it all together Lolol with the cleanser, etc etc.

@GodsFavor960 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Stephens, thank you so much for this video. It's really helpful. I was just wondering if it is safe to use a derma roller when you have acne? If yes, do you have any recommendations?

@emorant76 8 ай бұрын

I love black women in the skin care space. Thank you doctor.

@sheralyncaupain9481 3 жыл бұрын

Me watching this after using arbutin and benzoyl peroxide in the same routine 👁👄👁

@cocoaxo6126 3 жыл бұрын

girl same i got two tubes left LMFAOOOOo yalll

@Zucifer8 3 жыл бұрын

@@cocoaxo6126 just use on the body. Whenever I don’t want to use something on my face anymore I just demote it to a body treatment.

@vatsalab3478 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was waiting for😊

@DrAlexisStephens 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I posted in time for you☺️

@RobynLouise86 4 жыл бұрын

@@DrAlexisStephens what do you think about ambi?

@TimeisUp22 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobynLouise86 depends on what’s in the ingredients

@latrendanelson137 3 жыл бұрын

Please please do a video on what use on what shower gels, moisturizers, and treatments to use the body if you have dry skin or kp

@ceecrenee8221 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos would love a video on what order to apply serums acids toners sunscreen

@reynalynestacio1577 3 жыл бұрын

How i wish you are my dermatologist now..

@krysb3997 3 жыл бұрын

Will you please make a video for acne and dark spots morning and evening routine with the ordinary products? Thank you!!

@TT-qs1rn 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THIS! I was wondering if you could possibly touch on body post inflam. hyperpigmentation? I have some from my arms from eczema. It's been really hard to get them to fade. I recently ordered lactic acid and alpha arbutin!

@beverlynetherly5241 3 жыл бұрын

Hi !! Can you do a pregnancy safe skin care routine for acne, body acne, and hyperpigmentation?

@torigordon8730 3 жыл бұрын

You make so much sense 💕

@Cyber_Diva 3 жыл бұрын

Your babies Re beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️

@sweettiersify 3 жыл бұрын

You produce such quality videos. Could you make a video on how to best help our teenager with their acne brown skin. My son has dry acne prone skin. I guess I'm stuck in the mindset of using teen advertised products but perhaps I would treat it as any other adult with the same symptoms! I really value your videos! Thanks

@shinasmith4052 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Can you link the products you recommend? Thank you!

@lola.odetola 3 жыл бұрын

your babies!!!!!! omg so cute

@cynthiamarie5597 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! How often can you use the naturium serum in the AM, and can I use my PC Salicylic acid as well in the evening?

@tonyagraham9572 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this channel!! Would using the Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum be a good product to use for a one stop shop morning cream?

@Nasiaw1290 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great and informative! Is it okay to use this if your experiencing acne scarring on the body?

@aishwaryathadiparthi4798 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! Is there a chance I could schedule a 30 min call concerning about a routine and specific products I should use for my skin?

@rayeray1554 3 жыл бұрын

Right I would pay to schedule online appointments

@itssesie 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend using the gentle exfoliants every night? I just found your channel and I’m so happy you have so much knowledge about dark skin I’ve always been so skeptical going to dermatologist near me because Im concerned about how much experience they treating dark skin

@diamondlaing3829 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to exfoliate every night because it’ll damage your skin barrier. Exfoliate no more than 3x a week. (I personally exfoliate 1-2x a week and focus on hydration)

@jenellpratt1751 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! If you're just starting to use these ingredients, is there a "purging" phase that happens? Do things get worse before they get better?

@iziz356 3 жыл бұрын

From now on I will just take your advice doc thx ☺️😘

@Shevae 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr.Stephens, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. I have been incorporating your advice in my skincare routine but I am not sure about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride in moisturizers/leave on products, is it a no for hyperpigmentation?

@pranjalbhattacharya3836 7 ай бұрын

Finally 🎉🎉 found a video for my problem I was searching for this topic from several weeks Thankyou so much 🥺 And also I'm your new subscriber ❤

@LovelyyOT 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr , I love your videos. Question: can we use all the acne products mentioned together or one at a time ? And also same question for hyperpigmentation products.. what routine would you suggest?? A video needed :)

@Aplum2008 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about products to use if you have irritated your skin? For example, any soothing products you recommend to use until your skin recovers enough to use the actives. Also, how long do you recommend putting actives aside if your skin is irritated? So glad I found your channel via Susan!

@liliceahenry 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Alexis, Congratulations on the work that you are doing. People of color certainly needed this support. What do you think about Good Molecules? I currently used the brightening toner. I also noticed that my face goes through phases. After a while the products I use just stop working. It’s like my face takes ten steps back and o have start all over again. Thoughts as to why this happens?

@isistroy2653 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos!!! Thank you! Can you use alpha Arbutin with the Avene RetrinAL at night?

@MayaLovesYou143 3 жыл бұрын

omg i got so happy when your kids showed up hehe :’)

@vonndlee530 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I came across your channel. How would you incorporate the top four ingredients in a skincare routine for oily acne prone adult dark skin. I have mild acne and occasionally I get papules, pustules and sebaceous hyperplasia. I frequently have blackheads and whiteheads. I purchased most of the items you mentioned because my husband & I both struggle with acne. He has sensitive skin. I purchased Loreal salicylic acid cleanser with 3.5% glycolic acid, the resurfacing peel pads, the ordinary azelaic acid 10%, the ordinary squalane serum with 0.5% salicylic acid, the ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%, the ordinary alpha arbutin 2% and revolution skincare salicylic acid 2% serum. I'm just wondering how often to use each product? In what order should the products be layered as a morning & night routine?

@cathysmith4375 Жыл бұрын

SO happy i found you ! my question is what sunscreen can i used with BENZOL PEROXIDE

@satroshbhambra5710 3 жыл бұрын

Sending you love from New Zealand. Can you please recommend a cleanser with 2 percent Salicylic Acid

@yoeze5559 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dr. Alexis, always learning a lot! but If I already gradually incorporated tretinoin (acnetion) 0.05% is that too harsh or I should consider switching to retinaldehyde or retinoid?

@DrAlexisStephens 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you are not experiencing any irritation its perfectly safe to continue with your current regimen. 😊

@irenea7083 4 жыл бұрын

I got the burts bees dark spot corrector you shared in your other video and argon oil as a moisturizer (went the natural route lol) if I do still get small acne breakouts, is the argon oil still a good option for a moisturizer? Also! Thank you so much for your videos 🙌🏾

@chicalertng 3 жыл бұрын

Your babies are so super cute. 🥰🥰

@chasidybush390 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a hyperpigmentation skin routine... discuss which products to use- prices to .. and how to layer them during the skin routine???

@rashasarandah1695 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the new Vanicream daily facial moisturizer? Lots of ceramides but is squalane an issue for acne prone skin? Also should we be avoiding shea butter if we are acne prone?

@serenachrisostom4555 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Now if I use vitamin C during the day, how do I layer retinol and azelaic acid at night? Thank you so much for explaining!

@reskb 3 жыл бұрын

HI Doc, I have hyperpigmented spots on my legs from ingrown hairs from shaving. What would you recommend for hyperpigmentation on the body ?

@justind3172 2 жыл бұрын

As a black man who cares about his skin, THANK YOU!!!!!

@hnn1671 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put the list of moistures you recommended as well Thank you for the amazing content for women of color

@scsc9638 3 жыл бұрын

Great info👍🏽

@innjack81 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for delivering your knowledge. What about tretinoin at .025% as a cream? I am a Black woman and was prescribed this for dark spots. Its been a slow process. I also using Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide for this consistent break out that I have been experiencing. It seems to have slowed down. I have been using thus for 3 weeks and the other for 2.