How to get rid of Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots and Melasma

To reduce Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots and Melasma you need a well rounded anti-pigmentation skincare regimen that incorporates skin lightening agents with the proper balance of skin regeneration, hydration, exfoliation, prepping, and protecting. Together these factors synergistically aid in removing hyperpigmentation and maintaining lasting results. CAUTION!!!!! Skin is so individualized and what right for one person may not be right for the next so I’ve listed several top-notch products for you here but you only need one product from each category. Below find all the recommendations made throughout the video to help you get rid of unwanted dark marks or brown patches.

Products Mentioned:
Urban Skin Rx Clear Skin Cleansing Bar

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

TOLERIANE HYDRATING GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser (12 fl. oz.)

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser (7 oz.)

Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (1.7 fl. oz.)

Glow Recipe Pineapple Vitamin C Serum

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 oz.)

Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 PA++++

Cyspera - a novel intensive pigment corrector

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

AnteAGE MD Brightener (30ml)

Urban Skin Rx Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum (2 oz.)

Even Tone Correcting Serum™ 50ML

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster (1 fl. oz.)

Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex (1 fl. oz.)

PCA SKIN Clearskin

Elure Skin

The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment

The INKEY List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum

The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer (1.7 fl. oz.)

Heliocare Skin Care Dietary Supplement: 240mg Polypodium Leucotomos Extract Pills - Antioxidant Rich Formula with Fernblock and PLE Technology - 60 Veggie Capsules

Isdin SUNISDIN Daily antioxidant supplement

Lifestyle Changes:
Drastically Decrease Soy in diet sorry to my soy latter lovers. Soy has an estrogenic component in it and can turn on the alpha MSH pathway.
Choose an anti-inflammatory diet (minimize soy/nuts/corn/etc) rich in antioxidants

Hair Grooming- Keep Hair Dryer away from your skin as heat activates melanocytes
Facial hair- step away from the tweezers and stop picking

No Smoking of any kind/ No Vaping- nicotine will deposit more pigment in the skin.
Hot Yoga, Sauna, Try and cool off the car before entering if it's hot out

Compliance is key because correction can take anywhere from 1 month to 3+ months. Depending on the individual.

I hope you found this video helpful! If so please subscribe and follow me on Insta @dralexisstephens for more skin tips and tricks!

#hyperpigmentation #melasma #darkspots

Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this Youtube 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 Youtube 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.

[confidentyardie]

The best video I ever seen on hyperpigmentation... Great Dr ... I need an appointment now

[eyewristchin]

It’s so nice to finally see a woman of color describe the treatment. You are clearly very knowledgeable and we are thankful for your information!

[LateshaRenee]

She breaks it down scientifically and then tells you exactly what to use to fix it... am I dreaming? 😍😂

[theabispin]

It is so refreshing to see a darker skinned dermatologist talking on skincare because I always have to be cautious if other dermatologist are going to regularly work with people with dark skin tones so this is super helpful and your work is so needed

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[ReadyTruLove]

I love it when educated people break knowledge down to even where a child could understand. You did a wonderful job explaining this!

[doristhecoder]

If you are ever in South Florida, Dr. Stephens is amazing. I saw her for my hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 and she also addressed my hyperpigmemtation with Cyspera. She is my dermatologist I am so grateful for her. She did not try to "sell" me a bunch of items truly tried the conservative approach first. I jumped ahead however to the PRP injections. Thanks a million Dr. Stephens!

[Shortcake]

This is the most DETAILED and thorough description of hyperpigmentation that I've ever seen. And I've seen many many because I've suffered from acne for over 35 years. From cystic acne to regular pimples to dermatitis acne. Thank you! I found myself saying thank you all through the video. But thank you again. New subscriber here! 😁

[hermes]

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[mstanya]

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[szaszathebore]

Your daughter is so cute 😍
I’m sure she’ll grow up to be as smart and as beautiful as you are. Thank you for the informative video!

[michellebaker]

Oh bless your heart, I have been looking for a dr on YouTube that specializes in people of color skin because I always knew that people of color had different skin than others (no shade to anyone). I just got tired 😫 of running to the store to get a beauty product and the product didn't help my skin. I always wanted clear skin so that makeup would be an asset to my skin and not a cover up essential product for my skin. 🥰🥰🥰

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[SamMKKK]

This is the most wholesome video I’ve watched in a while. Love to all working moms during this pandemic. Thank you for this video, Dr. Stephens!

[renee]

Happy to finally see a dermatologist of color doing a scientific no frills youtube channel! Thank you for the detailed explanations and honest opinions!

[InternetGirl]

I love Dr. Stephens' videos, but I hope that the editing and sound can keep improving. It's somewhat distracting, but I really value all of the amazing information that she is sharing with us, for FREE! THANK YOU DR. STEPHENS.

[sunitamiya-muganza]

It would be great to have a video of your skincare routine using the most affordable products that you spoke about, so we can visually understand how to treat hyperpigmentation.

[MusicaErika]

I washed this video again and it is really a master class, so many years suffering from hyperpigmentation and melasma and I have never learned as much as I have learned with this video. Thank you Dr. 🙏

[coffeeandkale]

Dr. Alexis I cant thank you enough for this! I've studied the hyperpigmentation playlist, created my own routine and I feel so much more empowered and in control after watching this and the other videos on this subject. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the YouTube Community!

[ChrisBartleyLeo]

This literally blew my mind. I loved the science packed knowledge and your daughter is adorable.