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Dark Spots / Melasma

Close up of serum being applied to skin with dark spots and melasma on cheek

How Do You Care For Skin With Dark Spots or Melasma?

Discover professional skin care products for dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmention designed to give a brighter, more even complexion.

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight 1.7 fl oz

$90.00

Glycolic Acid Cream Nighttime glycolic acid cream delivers a true 10% glycolic acid value to promote cellular turnover for healthy, glowing skin. The nightly use of this glycolic acid cream ensures that your skin experiences effective cellular turnover,...

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 - 1 oz

$100.00

Retinol face cream for advanced users Retinol 1.0 is a high-concentration pure retinol cream for experienced retinol users to improve the appearance of visible signs of aging and pores, while minimizing breakouts. A concentrated night cream...

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 - 1 oz

$88.00

refining night cream with 0.5% pure retinol A concentrated night cream with pure retinol improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and pores while minimizing breakouts. This potent formula is specifically designed to deliver gradual and...

( plated ) Skin Science

( plated ) Skin Science INTENSE Serum 0.5 fl oz

$258.00

( plated )™ INTENSE Serum is a scientific breakthrough, harnessing platelet-derived Renewosome™ technology for visibly rejuvenated, youthful-looking skin. This one-of-a-kind serum is packed with the highest concentration of extracellular...

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ISDIN

ISDIN Isdinceutics Melaclear Advanced 1.7 fl oz

$175.00

Fade and forget discoloration with Melaclear Advanced pigment-correcting serum. Daily use reduces dark spots with notable results as early as two weeks and remarkable results within 12 weeks. Achieve lasting radiance with this powerful blend of...

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Jan Marini

Jan Marini Luminate® Face Lotion MD 1 oz

$118.00

Reveal brighter skin with Marini Luminate Face Lotion MD. This dynamic non-hydroquinone lightweight lotion lightens the appearance of discoloration and reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles to restore your skin’s youthful complexion...

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SkinMedica Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream 0.5 fl oz - SkinElite
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SkinMedica

SkinMedica Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream 0.5 fl oz

$88.00 $70.40

Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream is a fast-acting spot treatment booster that addresses even the most stubborn dark spots left by skin damage from acne or sun exposure. Clinically proven*, fast-acting spot treatment booster to help reduce the...

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PhytoCeuticals

Phyto-C SuperHeal O-Live Lotion 2 fl oz

$150.00

SuperHeal® O-Live Lotion is a scientifically advanced, cosmeceutical-grade skincare solution. This innovative formula harnesses the power of our patented SuperHeal olive leaf extract, containing potent antioxidants and soothing properties,...

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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum 1 fl oz

$44.99

formerly Niacinamide 10 Serum This anti-aging serum visibly reduces a range of skin discoloration, including sunspots, age spots, post-acne marks (or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), and even the most persistent dark spots. Powered by...

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PCA Skin Pigment Bundle
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PCA Skin

PCA Skin Pigment Bundle

$190.00 $142.50

A $190 Value for Only $142.50! PCA Skin Pigment Bundle includes both the Skin Pigment Bar and the Pigment Gel Pro which help diminish dark spots and promote an even skin tone.  *Products come in a large silk bag PCA Skin Pigment Bar 3.2 fl...

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Murad Bright & Even Supplement
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Murad

Murad Bright & Even Supplement - 60 capsules

$55.00 $27.50

Murad’s Bright and Even Supplement replenishes dehydrated cells to prevent premature aging. Potent antioxidants add radiance while brightening skin. Each bottle contains a 30 day supply.  After the use of one bottle, clinically proven results...

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Murad Vitamin C Cleanse & Brighten Value Set
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Murad

Murad Vitamin C Cleanse & Brighten Value Set

$80.00 $60.00

2-Piece Premium Set, Just $80 ($127 Value) Your full-size value set includes Essential-C Cleanser and Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum. Essential-C Cleanser is formulated with vitamin-packed beads that deliver a burst of antioxidants with each use...

Replenix

Replenix Discoloration Essentials Kit

$46.50

The most advanced, dermatologist-recommended medical-grade treatment features three powerhouse formulas to eradicate signs of discoloration, including age spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Kit includes: Glycolic Resurfacing Cream 10% (0.5oz...

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PCA Skin Micro Peel At-Home Kit
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PCA Skin

PCA Skin Micro Peel At-Home Kit

$130.00

Bring corrective care into your home to improve skin health and advance your results in between professional treatments. The New Micro Peel At-Home Kit is also an excellent first-time treatment for those looking for professional-grade, visible...

PCA Skin

PCA Skin Discoloration Mini Kit

$19.99

Try the exclusive PCA Skin Discoloration Mini Kit to correct, protect, and balance skin in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Facial Wash, Pigment Gel Pro, and ReBalance Moisturizer in deluxe mini sizes plus an exclusive...

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PCA Skin Acne Mini Kit
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PCA Skin Acne Mini Kit

$19.99

Try the exclusive PCA Skin Acne Mini Kit to clear up existing breakouts, prevent future breakouts, and reduce acne scars in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Facial Wash for Oily/Problem Skin, Resurfacing Serum, and...

PCA Skin Correcting Mini Kit
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PCA Skin Correcting Mini Kit

$19.99

Try the exclusive PCA Skin Correcting Mini Kit to protect, restore and hydrate mature skin types in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Facial Wash, Resurfacing Serum, and Collagen Hydrator in deluxe mini sizes plus an...

PCA Skin Discoloration Routine Kit
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PCA Skin Discoloration Routine Kit

$229.00 $171.75

The exclusive PCA Skin Discoloration Routine Kit helps correct, protect, and balance skin in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Facial Wash, Pigment Gel Pro, and ReBalance Moisturizer. Exclusive Set Only $171.75 (A $229...

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PCA Skin Acne Routine Kit
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PCA Skin Acne Routine Kit

$219.00 $164.25

The exclusive PCA Skin Acne Routine Kit helps clear up existing breakouts, prevent future breakouts, and reduce acne scars in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin BPO 5% Cleanser, Resurfacing Serum, and Clearskin...

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PCA Skin Correcting Routine Kit
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PCA Skin Correcting Routine Kit

$213.00 $159.75

The exclusive PCA Skin Correcting Routine Kit helps protect, restore and hydrate mature skin types in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Facial Wash, Resurfacing Serum, and Collagen Hydrator. These three products work...

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Don’t believe what you see in the movies: no one’s skin is a perfectly even tone from chin to forehead. But while some variation is normal, dark spots and melasma are usually unwelcome squatters that take up residence where we don’t want them.

Fortunately, skin care researchers want them gone as much as you do, so they’ve created plenty of products to fight unwanted dark spots and give you clearer, more even skin.

What Causes Dark Spots?

All of us have a type of skin cell called melanocytes, which are cells that produce pigment for our skin. When those melanocytes go overboard and produce too much pigment, it creates a spot or patch of skin that’s darker than the rest of our skin.

Why exactly does that happen? Most of the time it comes from sun damage. When you’re exposed to the sun, your melanocytes produce a little extra pigment to protect the deeper layers of your skin from the sun’s radiation – that’s why you develop a tan. But with too much sun exposure over time, they can produce long-lasting dark spots.

Are Age Spots a Natural Part of Aging?

You’ve probably heard dark spots referred to as “age spots” because they tend to pop up more and more as we get older. But unlike lines and wrinkles, age spots aren’t necessarily a natural part of aging. They come from accumulated sun damage over your lifetime, which is why they appear more and more as you get older, but they’re the result of sun exposure rather than the natural aging process.

What Causes Melasma?

Melasma is a condition that creates dark patches of skin from excess pigment your skin cells have produced. Unlike most brown spots, though, melasma is the result of hormones. That’s why it’s most often seen during pregnancy. Keep in mind, though, that melasma can also get worse from sun exposure.

How Do I Know if It’s Melasma or Other Dark Spots?

It can be tricky to tell the difference between melasma and a typical age spot. While the surefire way is to ask your dermatologist, there are clues you can look to as well. Melasma almost exclusively appears on your face and not other areas of your body. Melasma is also symmetrical, meaning it’ll look the same on the right side and left side of your face, while age spots are more varied. Finally, melasma tends to form larger patches while age spots tend to be smaller spots, although this can vary on both counts.

How Do You Get Rid of Dark Spots or Melasma?

Melasma usually fades when your hormones go back to normal (or relatively normal), such as after you give birth. But if you have lasting melasma or if you have age spots, the good news is that there are a lot of topical products that can help. Products for hyperpigmentation, AKA excess pigment, are designed to reduce dark spots to give you a more even complexion.