Is Bioderma Pigmentbio Daily Care SPF 50+ the best sunscreen for dark spots? Bioderma swears it helps you both fade away the dark spots you already have and prevent new ones from forming – without leaving a greasy, white mess all over your skin. Is it too good to be true? I’ve put it to […]
Why don’t more people know about Azelaic Acid?! This little gem has been dermatologists’ best-kept secret for decades. They’re using it to treat all kinds of skin problems, from stubborn dark spots to inflamed cystic acne and unpredictable rosacea. It’s one of those rare ingredients that does the job without irritating skin and leaving it […]
Have you tried every exfoliating acid under the sun but your skin can’t tolerate any of them? Glycolic acid turns your skin red and flaky. Salicylic acid is a little too drying. Heck, even lactic acid is a little too harsh. Scrubs are not even an option. They’re more irritating than all of the above […]
What are the best skincare products with hydroquinone? The prescription ones. This skin-lightener is so powerful – and controversial – at fading away dark spots and hyperpigmentation that in most countries a dermatologist must prescribe it to you. The exception? The US. You can still find skincare products with small % of hydroquinone OTC there. […]
The market for skincare products that lighten and brighten skin is huge! Whether you’re looking to directly target dark spots or you’re just after an overall brighter complexion, these products are the way to go. The playground of brightening products has been ruled by ingredients such as hydroquinone, arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C […]
Kojic Acid is the underdog of skin-lightening treatments. It’s not as famous as azelaic acid, infamous as hydroquinone, or common as Vitamin C. Heck, most people don’t even know it exists! But it often succeeds at fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation when others have failed. Take that, Vitamin C. Should you give it a try? […]
