Dermatologist’s Best Skincare Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Dark Spots, & More)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- One of the most common skin concerns patients come to me with is hyperpigmentation - whether it’s melasma, dark spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. That’s why I put together this video to share the best skincare ingredients for hyperpigmentation, including retinoids, hydroquinone, antioxidants, tranexamic acid, and more. Watch this video and tell me in the comments what skincare products have helped with your hyperpigmentation.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:31 What is Hyperpigmentation
01:01 Causes
01:30 Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
02:03 Melasma
02:30 Sun Spots
03:02 Treatment Expectations
04:09 Antioxidants
07:13 Sunscreen
08:46 Hydroquinone
10:28 Retinoids
12:21 AHAs & BHAs
13:52 Body Hyperpigmentation
15:46 Azelaic Acid
16:49 Tranexamic Acid
17:39 Cysteamine Cream
18:00 Recap
DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. I am a member of NATURIUM's advisory board. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my TH-cam channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!
Would love a dedicated video on melasma, especially for sensitive skin!
Me too!
Same here!
Yes, please!
SAME. Cosmetic treatment for melasma mustache. 😕
Yes, please!
A lot of the comments are on melasma. For me it’s old age brown spots. Even as an older person, I’d like my skin to look as good as possible. My skin is more sensitive than it used to be. Please don’t forget us older women.
Suffered from hyperpigmentation my entire life. Between 2006-2012, I did every medical grade chemical peels at a plastic surgeon’s office because I was told laser was a no no for my brown skin. It left me with hypersensitive, flaky skin for years but didn’t budge the hyperpigmentation. Fast forward to 2020. I knew lasers had become very sophisticated and it was a matter of finding the right provider. I was lucky to find an excellent dermatologist here in Boston who specializes in my skin type. 1 pico toning, several targeted sessions on my sunspots and a final overall fraxel laser later, I have NO sunspots, NO moles. I am so fucking happy, I am commenting under TH-cam videos and basically screaming to the world that a cure exists!! No amount of peels, skincare serums will ever get rid of hyperpigmentation in the deeper layers of the skin. Serums and peels just cannot penetrate that deep. Bottom line, please see a good dermatologist and identify the right laser for your skin. It will be an upfront cost but it WILL get rid of your hyperpigmentation. 2 years on, my skin is still glowing. It is not sensitive or compromised as it was with the chemical peels. Best money I ever spent
Yay! I’m SO happy for you and really happy that you mentioned the added value that in-office procedures can bring to the table. You are absolutely right that some types of pigment are too stubborn to be corrected with skincare alone! Seeing the right dermatologist really can make all the difference.
Can you pls let me know what office you saw in Boston?
I see dr. Jennifer Lin. She is the director of harvards colored skin program. She also co leads their melanoma prevention program. I was fortunately recommended to her by Brigham and women hospitals doctor recommendation hotline. Recently identified as having BRCA1 mutation so now she also does my skin cancer screenings. She sees cancer/clinical patients 4 days a week and on Thursday’s she does aesthetic stuff out of brighams chestnut hill campus. Her current next appointment is June so I would call right away if you are interested in being seen by her
@@shaziaq8097 if you can’t get in with her, ask the office for recommendations. It always helps if you can be a little specific about your concern and skin type( for me it was hyperpigmentation in skin type 3) and they will match you with an appropriate specialist
@@sarat8577 omg thank you so much for the detailed reply. I’m 3 hours away from Boston area but I have struggled so much with this that I am willing to do the drive. I truly appreciate your help! Thank you so much 😊
Listening to someone so well educated talk about skin is a real treat
Thanks for all the great information!
Yes, an in depth video on melasma would be beyond amazing, I would appreciate it so much!
Great information! Thank you for this video and yes please do a video on melisma.
So much excellent information…thank you!
Wonderful breakdown on hyperpigmentation, Dr. Sam! Would love that dedicated video on melasma! ❤️
So thankful for this video thank you Dr. Sam
You’re such a joy and beautiful inside and out! Thank you for this helpful video!
Yes, to a video on melasma please!
Yes to a video on melasma!
Thank you so much for your knowledge on skincare. Can you do a video on hypopigmentation?
Thank you for such an informative video. I have subscribed because of this.
Absolutely LOVE your videos Dr. Ellis!! Could you make one on fading scars, particularly ones from things like burns or cuts? I got a pretty bad burn from a cast iron pan that I'd love to try and fade 😅
First time here and also new subscriber.
You have something of Gothamista's voice and vibes.
Thank you for this incredibly helpful video! Question: can exfoliation help with stubborn tinea versicolor at all?
Loved this video! I am going to try the Timeless and Naturium serums next.
New subscriber here. I don't really deal with hyperpigmentation, but I'm glad you showed up on my feed, because you're so likeable!
omgggg I would love a melasma video !!!
Helpful ! Thank you very much
Great video! I would love to see you address treatment/products for the overall body and hyperpigmentation on chest, arms and legs.
The one product that has really helped my PIH has been the Selfless by Hyram Retinol and Rainbow Algae serum. What drew me to this product was that it has retinol and tranexamic acid formulated together, and I was very curious in using both to help fade my dark spots. My skin also loves niacinamide so I always love to have that in whatever moisturizer I'm using, I really do love to have an minimal routine and not a fan of layering multiple serums. Multipurpose products are a win for me!
Very informative. Thanks
I love your videos! You are so smart and beautiful ❤️ Can you please make a video on most effective treatments for melasma. Thank you!
Would love melasma video. I have an area that has been impossible to get rid of!!
Aesthetician here! 🥰👋🏼 I LOVE the Skinbetter Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum for hyperpigmentation. Game changer for me and my clients 🙌🏼
Great video! What would you recommend for someone dealing with vitiligo to lighten their natural skin tone. Thanks!
I use and enjoy the Elta MD Clear untinted sunscreen and the Timeless 20% Vitamin C. I plan to start a hydroquinone formula.
Thanks for covering hyperpigmentation on the body. I'm trying to fade my spots on my shoulders and back of my thighs. I'll be checking out the soap and lotion!
I’d appreciate a video on melasma.
I live for nutrium tranexamic acid. It is an amazing serum, along with their Azeliac acid.
Love all your information. I have some hyperpigmentation on my legs from sun damage from years ago. I am noticing white spots along with the brown spots. Is there any treatment for these white spots?
I'd love your review of The Ordinary, if you recommend their products and if so, which ones? Thanks for all this great info.
A full video on melasma would be great! Especially how to treat while breastfeeding. Thank you!!
Just what I was looking for! Im also wondering your opinions on supplements, like collagen/peptide powder and what you might recommend or what you take yourself.
So informative, there are just so many products out there to try (not sure my bank would be happy), I’ve tried a few things that haven’t worked for me, although I do get that patience is the key! At the moment I am using Azelaic Acid and Vit C moisturiser. My skin is now very soft but the brown hyper is still there…
Thank you for the video🙏🏻 what do you think about Topicals Faded serum?
I just found you on TH-cam & I’m so glad I did !!! I love your channel! So informative 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Aw thank you! Welcome!!
@@DrSamEllis Naturium is one of my favorite brands right now. I love their Vitamin C & Retinol serum
Can you make a video talking about PRF for under eyes?! Would love to know your thoughts! :)
Please do a video on Melasma! & please review APC Cysteamine cream. How is it comparable to the expensive Cyspera. Thanks Dr Sam!
YES! Please do a dedicated video on melasma. Nothing has helped with my melasma of 5 years now 😫 I've used all these ingredients. I wear mineral SPF daily. I noticed that every time I reapply it makes melasma less visible but as soon as you wash it off you see it all. Heat makes mine worse. In the summer it is impossible to keep it from getting darker. But I'm still not giving up on it. I'm always learning new things.
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Hey, Thank you for the great videos, love your content! I have a question what is a good routine for someone with seborrheic dermatitis with combination skin and prone to acne (papules)? I am struggling with this and tried multiple prescribed things from a dermatologist but nothing kept it really under control. Thanks!
I deal with really bad PIH on my cheeks. I was looking for an effective, but pregnancy safe product (not pregnant, but thinking about trying for one more baby.) I've been using the Naturium Azelaic Acid 10% & really been liking it. I haven't even finished the first bottle & can notice a difference; albeit small, but I see it & I love that it's a slightly thicker texture so I can really focus it on my problem areas. (Just putting this out there for anyone in a similar situation.)
Thanks for such a comprehensive video! Would love a video on melasma because although most of the tips on hyperpigmentation removal overlap with melasma, melasma is definitely a little bugger that requires you to take it up a notch to remove as much as you can AND maintain (the latter of which I failed at previously because I did not know I had to continuously suppress tryrosinase even after clearing the melasma patches). It would help others and I’m always about learning more!
Ugh yes melasma is SO stubborn and always wants to return. Stay tuned for a melasma video!
Tranexemic acid is a proven active ingredient for Melasma
@@DrSamEllis I’d live a video on the difference of melasma and sun spots.
Yes, video on melasma, please!!! Especially which peels and treatments are best. Like I don't know if a TCA is best, or glycolic, or Cosmelan, or what! Too many options make it confusing.
I would love to see a video on how to incorporate these products into a routine. I'm kind of new to the skincare game. I have sun damage and recently started a retinal product. Would love to learn more about how to incorporate other pigmemt fighters while using a retinoid 😊
Topicals has a good cocktails of ingredients for hyperpigmentation.
Please make a video about melasma & how to treat it. My bf is 46 y.o. & has it mainly on his forehead. He didn’t wear sunscreen on his face daily until he met me. Trying to reverse the damage that was done over the last 4 decades lol.
Your videos are very 👍 good 😊 a lot of research 🧐
Thank you dr Ellis, I use lanyvof those products and I am very happy , my skin is nice with that routine!!
Could you tell me please if elta is better than colorescience ? Thank you, have a lovely day🌞🌻
Thanks for the awesome content! I wanted to add that the timeless vit c you mentioned also comes in a lower concentrate of 10% vitamin c if someone can’t handle the 20% or just prefers a lower strength.
I did not know they had a lower percentage. I can’t use 20% so this is good to know 😊
I love your videos. Your delivery is awesome. I am overwhelmed, though. I want to take better care of my skin but it needs to be simple. I’m 66, blonde, blue eyes and a former lifeguard. I need just the basic
products for daily use . Do you have a plan or video for me?
❤️😁👌🏻Great video! Thank you, Dr. Sam! 🌺
The discussion on various skin conditions with ingredient and product recommendations is very helpful. When showing example clinical photos it would be nice to show a variety of skin tones so we can see how hyperpigmentation presents on deeper skins. Thanks
Do you think the Skinceuticals sunscreen that you mention in this video offers enough protection even though has 4% zinc and 5% titanium? thank you for your response.
Kojie san soap is pretty big in Southeast Asia, they use this soap to lighten their skin due to certain beauty standards, and effective, the only disadvantage with this soap is It can burn or tan the skin easily if you are under the sun even with decent sun protection. I tend to avoid this during the summer season since this can burn my skin fast.
U are great! Thank you!!
I have melasma and use a self-tanner to try to hide it. Will these products, like a retinoid or antioxidant, strip the tan? Or should I stop using my self-tanner until after I correct my hyperpigmentation? I would also love to know your self-tanner recommendations! I personally have olive skin, green eyes, and get freckles VERY easily during the summer. I don't know if I am dealing with hyperpigmentation, age spots, or more active freckles. I am 28 and am just now starting to use sunscreen sadly. Would love your feedback and LOVE your videos!
Please discuss.. treatment for reoccurring rash & bumps on hands, arms & back.
Are PHAs (such as gluconalactone, etc) effective for fading the brown spots caused by sun damage?
Please make a video on PIE!
Video on melasma, please 😊❤
Thank you so much for this! I love how informative and succinct your videos are. Could you please make one on microneedling? 💗
You must be a mind reader…Stay tuned 😉
@@DrSamEllis I can't wait!!! 💛 Thanks for all the content you make for us! 💛
@@DrSamEllis yay!
Can’t wait!! ❤️😁
Can you do a video of skin regiment women should have in their early 30s? Thank you!
Yes please Melasma video
Black raised spots and Milia remedies please. Thank you
Alpha H Liquid Gold worked wonders for my PIH!
Dear Doctor: can you do a video on melasma and laser hair removal? ( upper lips)It’s safe or avoid completely? Thank you
Thanks lots Doctor
I hope that this helps someone. I have had pregnancy related melasma for years now. It didn’t completely go away, even tho chemical peels (I love the Perfect Peel highly recommend a series of those) and PRP/microneedling (2 sessions) and Morpheus have all really helped. It’s mostly gone except for splotches on the right and left side of my upper neck, little bits on the jawline and a tiny bit on the forehead. I have started using Photozyme MD’s C-E-ferulic serum and it’s really awesome. It’s only of the only vit C serums I can tolerate- even tho I have really tough oily skin vit C tends to bother me for some reason. It’s 15% vit C, but the unique thing about this serum is it also has 3 DNA repairing enzymes. I’d go as far as to say there isn’t a more scientifically advanced C serum out there. They also have DNA repair enzyme serums with just the repair enzymes, but I love the vit C serum. It’s very much like water and you only need a small amount. I’m glad I found it. You cannot use retinoids with it, so I alternate between this and Altreno (rx .05% tretinoin with collagen, hyaluronic acid and glycerin- also would recommend this one).
Yes it's helpful for me. Thankyou so much
Timeless has had a 10% Vit.C for a while! 🥳☀️🌞
I love your videos!! Thank you so much for making time to make this kind of videos !! 🤗🤗🤗💖💖💖 I am struggling with hyperpigmentation, it is so annoying!!!
I would like to ask about a video that would like to see and i think a lot of people aslo. Can you make a video showing everytime how yoi reapply during the day ? Especially when you are for many hours outside! And with make up!! Because i know that every dermatologist say that you need to reapply every 2 to 4 hours but i have never seen any kind of video like that ! So please can you show us how you reapply your sunscreen during the day and wearing makeup? Pretty please 🥺🤗💖💖💖💖
I can only use Korean or Japanese sunscreens for reapplying and they go on beautiful. What I do is use a damp beauty blender and dip it into the product on my hand and gently go over the skin with makeup. When I’m wearing makeup specifically I use nivea sun gel 50++++ it goes on like a serum and doesn’t disrupt my makeup at all. It’s about 13$ on Amazon and comes in a 2.8 Oz bottle. It is a Japanese sunscreen for the face and is so cosmetically elegant no pilling no burning doesn’t hurt the eyes
Dr. Steven has also recommended Cyspera.
Hi, what do you think about phenylethyl resorcinol? It's in Synchroline Thiospot roller, it helped me with melasma.
Can you do one on PIE marks? I think it's dealt with differently than PIH?
How about a video about a skincare routine for PIE.
Thanks for the explanation, i wanted to ask about BHA ingredient is it really safe to use it because i found some studies saying that it is controversial and can cause skin cancer
Yes a video on melasma please! I have a melasma spot on my nose, tried hydroquinone, glycolic peel, and I see no difference so far. Right now I am using the Skinceuticals serum, wish me luck!
Wendy Colon any updates please
How do you feel about vitamin F and what products would you recommend please .
I’m curious if you are familiar with the Algenist blue algae vitamin c dark spot peel? I’ve been using it, recommended by another Derm and I really like it. I have melasma that just won’t quit. I use several products you listed and they help fade it and I did use hydroquinone for about 5 months that helped fade but still didn’t completely get rid of it.
Pl have a video for sun spots and melisma for brown skin thanks
Yes please melasma and freckles
I have very sensitive rosacea skin that definitely is dry and I’ve found that the Timeless 10% vitamin C has worked wonders on my skin (in combination with my other skincare). I have noticed a pretty significant difference with my redness and it has given my skin a nice glow. Very excited to see the long term results. Was too nervous to try the Stratia Night Shift retinol since the return policy with them isn’t the best but eagerly awaiting my Medik8 Crystal retinal level 1 since they have a 60 day return policy that makes me feel safer about my investment.
LOVE a good return policy. Excited to hear your thoughts!
@@DrSamEllis thank you for all the great recommendations, everything I’ve tried has worked great for me! 😊
Hi Dr Ellis, I am 52 yo with combo/oily skin. Would the SkinCeuticals Floretin cooperate with Faded cream in my morning routine?
Which of these can be used on the inner thighs? I haven’t watched the whole video so hopefully you will say!
Hi Doctor I have been using Rogaine minoxidil for women for a few years now . I want to switch to the virtue minoxidil. What is your opinion ?
For dark sports with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation do you recommend the Sunday Riley All in One or
Skinceuticals?
I adore the Phloretin CF serum! My pharmacist recommended it and I fell in love with it. I use that in the morning and a prescription retinoid along with the Ordinary niacinamide 10% serum. My skin has never looked better, and the glow is real!
Would you be kind enough to share your routine?
@@bsimple with pleasure!
AM routine: cleanse with La Roche Posay Toleriane dermocleanser, four drops of the Phloretin CF on my face and another four on my neck and chest, then moisturize with the Cerave moisturizing lotion. I'll have breakfast and then apply sunscreen.
PM routine: cleanse with a Korean cleanser (it changes, but now I'm using one from Skin House), then my 0.025% tretinoin on my face and neck, niacinamide serum, then Cerave moisturizing cream. Before my tret, I'll apply lip balm and some moisturizer around my eyes and at the corners of my mouth, since I tend to get flaky in those places. Hope that helps 😃
@@kendallstark4302 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, now I just need the discipline 😀
@@bsimple aww, you can do it! You most likely won't see changes right away, but with time, you'll be glad you stuck with it. Thanks to tret, I don't need an exfoliating serum anymore. So, that's one less product in my routine!
@@kendallstark4302 So sweet of you for the encouragement! I was on tret before as well but I didn't see much change and got discouraged, having dry skin with dark spots ...the results are not quick...I have also not combined it with a Vit C in my routine and so i am starting to think that is what perhaps I need to do as well... I am definitely feeling encouraged again, thank you!😊
what do you recommend for the skin at the corner of the mouth? I am asian and have a dark line around my mouth and at the corner of my mouth
What’s your take on Tazorac, 0.05 and .01%? Do you think it’s as effective as Trentinoin? My derm turned me onto it, advising that research has shown it to be even more effective, although with more risk of irritation.
How do you recommend incorporating CYSPERA with tretinoin and azaleic acid and vitamin C and Glycolic acids to combat Melasma?
Azelaic acid really was the game changer, but I'm not so sure if I should be moving to 20% from 15% ?
Yes, melasma video please…
Thank you for all of this! I had a sun spot along my left lower jaw, and my dermatologist used liquid nitrogen to remove it. It blistered, and then the hyperpigmentation was gone. But in its place is a scar that is whiter than my skin. Is this common to do this? I’m now looking for a new dermatologist. Thank you though do these tips/products. I’m wondering if there is something I can do with this hypopigmentation scar.
FYI: I have melasma on my arms, & neck & a little on my cheeks.
1. Sunblock SPF 50 (I reapy) doesn't cut it. I found wearing protective clothing does.
2. Because tinted SPF is better, but I don't want to get it on my clothing from my forearms, I apply tinted 1st, then colorless sunscreen.
Where do you buy the sun protective clothing?
Can you please do a melasma video? I have melasma fair bad on my face, I’ve tried so much even laser. I’m 57 yo and suffered for quite a while. Do you think only rx will be good for me or the otc work also? I use rx azalea acid and retina a. Thanks for your content
Dr Sam,could you please talk about the cosmelan treatment? Thanks!
So this can clear melasma very well, but it’s generally a temporary fix unless someone is on a really good maintenance regimen. It’s also pretty intense so someone has to really be prepared for the associated downtime.
Thanks for replying :)