BEST Moisturizers for Hyperpigmentation

Vitamin F helps to decrease hyperpigmentation and is one of the most important ingredients when looking for a moisturizer. In this video, we will review the best moisturizers for hyperpigmentation and dark spots.

You want to use a moisturizer rich in Vitamin F aka Linoleic acid & Alpha-Linolenic Acid when you are trying to correct hyperpigmentation because Vitamin F has pigment reduction abilities, increases cell turn over rate, is anti-inflammatory, increases skin barrier health, and decreases transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

Moisturizer choice is super important because it can affect product penetration, efficacy, and side effects of the treatment product.

In the context of hyperpigmentation Fatty acids have effects on tyrosinase. Unsaturated fatty acids inhibit tyrosinase activity and can help fight hyperpigmentation.

Here are a few of my favorite moisturizers rich in Vit F:

Light Moisturizers:

Medium Moisturizers:

Heavy Moisturizers:

Oils:

The easiest way to identify if a moisturizer is rich in Vitamin F is to look for formulas that specifically advertise omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content, such as Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex moisturizer, $35, Biossance Squalane + Omega repair cream, $58 or Drunk Elephants F-Balm- $52

Of note plant, nut, and seed oils with high unsaturated fatty acid concentrations work as well. Sunflower, safflower, evening primrose, rose-hip seed, and flaxseed oils all have particularly high concentrations of linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acids.

Some of the research studies mentioned(there are many just 3 listed below):

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[nicoleonfeels]

I honestly watch so many skin care vids and don’t think I’ve seen anyone else talk about Vitamin F to this extent. Dr Alexis upping the skincare knowledge game!

[MagdaCivil]

Waiting for Dr. Alexis to drop her skin care line!

[BeComingNyrell]

7:50 light moisturizers
9:45 medium moisturizers
11:25 heavy moisturizers

[wassermelonification]

why is this woman not at 1 Mil. subscribers? It's a shame!! Shes amazing!

[kaprisefauntroy]

Dr. Alexis, if you released your own skincare line, just know many of us will be 100% for it! Thank you again for the info!

[Saoirse]

Have so much respect for board certified dermatologists! The amount of schooling and hours required to become board certified dermatologist AND she is a cosmetic chemist!., crazy smart and knowledgeable! Love her videos too!

[nickysunshine]

Don’t know what to say other than “God Bless You!” For this information ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[sagenosnibor]

Her voice is so light smooth and soothing

[indiajones]

I have NEVER commented on ANY Youtube video, no matter how impressed I was with the information. I was impressed and relieved when I stumbled upon your interview with Susan Yara concerning hyperpigmentation. After that one video, I wanted, needed to learn more. The way you explain and break down this information so that it can be understood by an average person is invaluable. I just wished I lived in Florida, because I'd be your next new patient. Thank you for sharing this information with so many of us who didn't know what we didn't know. (I also second Magda Civil...."Waiting on Dr. Alexis to drop her skin care line!")

[realreviews.]

You can see that she is a real high educated DR woman who knows 100% what she talking about in the skin care world.

[rayradiance]

I use organic Tamanu oil as moisturizer, it has a good amount of vitamin F and fades my scars!

[NandyGabor]

Omg your level of being informative is out of this world . I admire your presentation skills . I’m just in aw .

[sherbert]

This was literally meant to be! Ok, I was just "Googling" how to help my sunspots and what products to buy...I'm literally on the hunt for a new moisturizer bc I'm almost outta mine. When I decided to take a break & watch a lil YouTube. And NO JOKE this was the 1st video in my feed!!!🙆🏼‍♀️ So, THANK YOU Dr. Alexis🙏🏼💖

[johnmichaelarnaud]

Since finding your channel, I honestly don't know why I'd watch anyone else. You are a treasure.

[PanelitaPlay]

I wanted to be the first commentator! Well, is never late to say thank you for all your educational content Dr. Alexis.

[FireOfGodDHM]

I love this young lady, she always considers the purchasing power of her audience, she brings value for money products.

[blackbarbie]

I want to Thank you so much Dr. Alexis!! I saw this video almost 3 months ago and decided to take your advice and try 1 of your recommended moisturizers. At 1st I bought the "Honest Beauty daily calm light weight moisturizer".. tried that for a couple of weeks & decided I liked it but it was not enough moisturizer on certain parts of my face, I then bought "Honest Beauty deep hydration face cream".. man the combination of both of these moisturizers is a game changer for me. I got more than I bargained for. I know this video was geared more towards fighting hyperpigmentation.. but switching moisturizers actually cleared up my skin!! I had no idea the previous moisturizer I was using (with fragrance) was the cause of my breakouts. To combat my acne I use to use mary Kay's acne treatment gel all over my forehead & t-zone DAILY, morning & night (that would help dry out the pimples). I no longer have to slather that gel all over my forehead lol. My forehead is clear without it. I was talking to my husband about it last night and told him I have to come back and write a review! It's the clear skin for mmeeee😂. I'm so pleased with my skin u just don't understand. Thank u, thank u, thank u❤❤❤

[standingstare]

that feeling when you are already using one of these moisturizers 💕

[marcirobins]

Dr. Stephens please make a video for skincare for over 50. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 When I watch your videos, I feel as if I’m in “Skincare School, ” and yes, I take notes!
I really appreciate all you’re doing to educate, inform, and build awareness for the importance of proper skincare. Thank you.

[styleandbeautydoctor]

Who the heck thumbed this amazing video down 😩 🤬