Hyperpigmentation
Discover ingredients and formulations designed to help reduce the look of dark patches and uneven pigmentation.
What is Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of skin that look darker than the surrounding skin due to excess melanin. Sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, and aging are common triggers. Targeted brightening ingredients, combined with daily sun protection, help fade the look of discoloration and improve clarity over time.
Key Ingredient for Hyperpigmentation
Ingredients
Key Benefit
Concern Match
Azelaic Acid reduces visible hyperpigmentation by regulating excess melanin production.
Titanium Dioxide in tested sunscreen formulas can limit UV related worsening of hyperpigmentation.
Citric Acid may refine uneven pigmentation in exfoliating formulas, with limited direct evidence.
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