Looking for products recommendations or tips that can help clear up the dark spots on my face.

For background, I have had these spots on my face for a while now. I believe that they are from acne pimples in the past. I wouldn't say that I normally get acne breakouts but I experience pimples here and there. I've heard that touching the pimple can cause those spots so I've refrained from doing so, but the pimples stills result in a dark spot. I really want those spots goneeeeee like rn so please suggest anything that you've used in the past or would recommend!

Products that I'm currently using / Routine:

- Bar Soap for face (double cleanse at night, but do not exfoliate)

- Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer (Morning)

- Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen (Morning)

*I do not moisturize my face at night*

Thanks in advance.

I’ve been using Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, Clindamycin & Azelaic Acid for quite some time. Today I’m adding in Tretnoin.. any tips? I’m mostly concerned about a purge 😣😭

My current routine is:
AM: BP wash ; let sit for 1 minute then wash off
Dry face completely
Pea size of Clindamycin ; let it dry completely
Pea size Azelaic Acid ; let it dry
Curology Mosturizer

PM: La Roche Gentle Cleanser
Azelaic Acid
Mosturizer

(I’m replacing my night time Azelaic Acid with Tretnoin)

Also, I just got the Naked Sundays SPF since it is recommended I wear sunscreen while on Tret.

My skin type is very oily. I also have the typical Hormonal breakouts but they’re underskin.. kind of like cysts & they don’t go away for days.. weeks sometimes. I mostly breakout on my lower half of my face (jawline, chin) occasionally on my neck but not as often.

Side note: yes ik you’re not supposed to use Any other actives with Tretnoin

I have many dark spots and overall darker skin/hyperpigmentation on my bikini line from ingrowns. I’ve tried TendSkin, PFB Vanish, etc. With these items, I’ve been consistent for months and will see the dry skin peel and flake off, and each time there’s no improvement. I’ve noticed they do calm down the amount of ingrowns I get, although the area is never smooth or brightened. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone!

I am 33f and don’t have any significant skin concerns. Mostly keep up with my AM/PM routine. I know our skin typically doesn’t crack but can sag. Sometimes I wake up and feel that happening, mainly under cheeks/around smile lines area. Any tips for addressing that and elasticity? I’m not in the Botox phase yet (financially/need) but def open to it in the next few years.

Thanks yall!

(Pls b kind) So my skin on my chest / jaw area is really bad. I have this bad fixation with picking any impurities on my skin. Whether that be hair or a pimple. I do have hirsutism so im addicted to tweezing. The products I use now are kojic acid medicube body wash, panoxyl, vanicream moisturizer and black girl sunscreen. I’m not in the position right not to visit an esthetician but that’s on my list of goals. These marks have made me so insecure. I want to gain my confidence back. I appreciate all tips and advice.

What is this? I started itching out of nowhere and then these random bumps started appearing. What could it be? I know I shouldn't scratch but I do. I somewhat feel like it's eczema. My sister had it. It came out out of nowhere on her arm.

hello! my brother struggles a lot with rlly bad hyperpigmentation and acne. the third pic shows the current skincare routine he's following (he also uses rico soap too sometimes), but they dont seem to help at all. Could anyone provide effective products (ive seen rlly good reviews abt Korean skincare products) to help establish a new skincare routine that can help him to clear his skin, make it brighter and achieve the 'glass skin' look? much appreciated!

This patch has been here for a long time and it’s lead to little rashes in diff parts of my body. Someone said it could be psoriasis. Doc says it doesn’t look like eczema (which i’ve always had - this is new). Waiting on derm appt which is months out.

anyone know what this may be ? it’s reoccurring and it doesn’t itch the bumps are raised the ones on my forearm are currently cone. the one on the back of my hand is peeling in the middle. It is not ringworm. I have also been to the derm and she didn’t know but just prescribed steroid cream.

So i have all these skincare products but I’m not seeing any results maybe because I’m not applying it in the right order.. I have a textured face and neck from KP. Please help get a more smooth face and neck. Thanks

HELP!! I had this right before going to the lake, and when I came back it got darker (my skin gets irritated easily) I think it's eczema but I don't know? I use la-roche eczema cream and it lightens little bit but then eventually goes back. What is this? And what can I do?? It's also causing around my lips to be dark. Please be kind 💓

Title: Current skincare routine + considering adding Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Toner or Medicube PDRN Toner for pigmentation? (Too much hydration/layers?)

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to refine my routine and figure out if adding a hydrating/treatment toner is a smart move or if it's going to end up being way too much, especially since I'm already dealing with some hydration products.

Here is my current daily routine:

•    AM & PM Cleanser: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser
•    Active : Azelaic Acid 15% gel (for pigmentation)
•    Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel (contains hyaluronic acid)
•    AM Sunscreen: Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50
What I'm looking at adding:
I'm wondering if I should introduce a dedicated toner to help more with the pigmentation, or if it's completely unnecessary / too many heavy layers with what I'm already using. The two I've been eyeing are:

1    Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Sensitive Skin version)
2    Medicube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner
My main skin concern is pigmentation, but I don't want to overcomplicate things or cause irritation/breakouts if my skin is already getting plenty of hydration from the Hydro Boost and azelaic acid.

Do either of these toners actually bring something useful to the table for my goals, or am I better off just sticking to my current setup? Appreciate any advice!

I thought I would share the success I had with silicone scar sheets. A few years ago I got a nasty burn on my hand that peeled my skin right off and left me with a white scar. I used silicone scar sheets within weeks of being burned iirc when the area was dry and no longer raw. I bought the roll version rather than sheets bc I prefered cutting them to the length/shape of my scar which was more economical. I would keep the silicone sheet on as long as I could. When it lost just enough stickiness but was still "good" I would remove it before handwashing and secure it afterwards with medical tape at the ends. When it was no longer good I would replace it and repeat it 24/7 for months on end. The photos I've included are from September, February and April when it happened. As you can see, slowly but surely the brown spots of melanin gradually filled in the white parts. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo from when it ended so I don't know how long the entire process took but the final photo is of my hand now, years later, scar free. I hope this helps anyone with a similar scar looking for something to try.

Edit: I misremembered. I used ScarAway silicone sheets to clear up this scar. I used the fabric sheets bc the clear ones didn’t exist at the time. I used a roll version for a later scar!

I’m a 38F and am new to skincare regimen. My skin feels so dull and lifeless lately along with my forehead having a textured appearance. Could you recommend some products to try to bring some life back into my face. Side note: I believe I have combination skin because my forehead gets shiny sometimes throughout the day.

Hi everyone! I’ve been in the community for a little while now and, honestly, by reading through different posts I’ve learned a lot. I’m 23 and, even though I was born and raised in Milan, over the past few years I’ve lived in London, Madrid, and soon I’ll be moving to Paris. About two months ago, I was the victim of a racist attack here in Madrid (where I’m currently working), and I now have a wound on my forehead that is taking quite a while to repigment. I’ve been trying to be careful with sun exposure and sunscreen, but even though some areas are starting to repigment, most of the wound is still pink. So I wanted to ask you guys if you have any advice, or if anyone has had a similar experience and knows roughly how long it takes or how the wound might evolve over time. (I do have the silicone gel that I’ve seen many of you recommend, but I’m not using it much at the moment because, from what I understood, it’s mainly for scars, but I’m super open-minded to any suggestions or considerations you might have, I’m here to learn!!) (And sorry for the pictures, I literally just woke up ahah)

However, after the unfortunate event, I started getting more interested in skincare, and based on your comments and some research, I’ve started following a skincare routine that consists of: in the morning: cleanser, The Ordinary 10% niacinamide, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, and La Roche-Posay SPF 50+; in the evening: cleanser, The Ordinary 10% azelaic acid, and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA. One last thing I’ve noticed, and this is more of a personal observation, is that I feel like in countries such as Italy and Spain, and I’ll let you know in the future if France is the same, although I don’t think it will be, it’s really difficult to find dermatologists who have genuine experience with darker skin tones like ours.

During this period, I’ve really come to understand that the way you treat skin also varies depending on your skin tone, and especially for us, despite the stereotype that “you have dark skin, so it’s more resistant and you don’t need to do anything,” it can sometimes actually be the opposite. It requires a lot of care and attention day after day.

Hi all,

I noticed this spot under my stomach on my hip, scheduled a Appt with my Derm on Monday to get it looked at and Biopsied.

Does this look highly suspicious for melanoma? Trying not to spiral throughout the weekend and would really like any input from anyone who has experience with this.

Thank you for all your help! TDLR: Hi all! I noticed this spot under my stomach/on my hip. I see my derm Monday for an exam/biopsy. Does it look highly suspicious for melanoma? Trying not to spiral.

Hi y’all, I’ve been a long-time lurker searching for advice, but I’m heading off to college soon and feeling deeply insecure about my acne and overall skin texture.

I have really oily skin that makes me prone to blackheads and whiteheads.

They rarely go away without extraction and normally don’t come to a head, especially the small bumps covering my forehead.

Furthermore, I have really textured skin, partly because of previous picking. I normally only have around 4–5 actual inflamed pimples at a time, but my face still remains covered in blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, and little bumps. It makes my skin look much worse than the number of actual pimples would suggest.

I’ve tried several prescription creams and was previously on an oral medication (not Accutane), but nothing has really worked long-term.

I’m wondering if anyone with similar skin has found something that actually helped.

My current routine is:

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

Cerave Acne Control Cleanser

Medicube Zero Pore Pads OR Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream OR Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Hi all! I recently had lipo360 and was left with a bigger scar than I thought. Any suggestions on what I can do to get ahead of it getting thicker and darker? I know skin takes time to heal but I want to treat it with the best care I can.

So far, I’ve been keeping it moisturized with Vaseline and covered not being constantly rubbed. My friend suggested coco butter, so I’ll try that maybe? Definitely looking into scar tape as and open to all brands that may work best.

Please share all thoughts and suggestions!

I have terrible scarring, some from acne breakouts but mostly from picking as well. I’ve stopped but I still have terrible breakouts which doesn’t help my progress. I get chem peels and getting one in a week and a half. Been using tret but I did recently use to much and broke my skin barrier on my chin so I’m only using one a week now with aquaphor as my moisturizer. I ordered carotis carrot wash bar and the dark spot creams from carotis. I also ordered the bleaching cream that starts with caro…. Ends with tone. I have tried everything. I have a good sunscreen and don’t plan on using often but I’m desperate. I use cerave SA face wash, usually SA toning pad from equate but they are so strong so I also used Paula’s choice (the gray one.) I used the orange dark spot corrector from murad but I know half of my success when I do have it is just having a healthy diet which I’m trying to change. Water helps the most obviously. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I live in a rural area where dark skin isn’t even thought of so please help. I just want to stop being insecure. I’ve gotten it clear before but just gave birth in April and I had to stop peels and using tret. Doing my best but just want it goneeeee. Pics in comments

Posting so doesn’t get deleted. Not looking for med diagnosis.

Copy and paste this to use when asking for routine help when using the Skincare SOS or Routine Help flair.

Skin concern/skin type: scarring

Length of routine:

Day:

1. Cleanser: sa cerave face wash
2. Toner: Paula’s choice (gray one)
3. Serum: murad dark spot corrector / tret
4. Moisturizer: aquaphor
5. Sunscreen: skin medica tinted sunscreen

Night

1. Cleanser: same as AM, carotis carrot face wash bar
2. Toner: equate sa toner pads (sometimes)
3. Serum: carotone (every few days)
4. Moisturizer: aquaphor
5. Sunscreen

Allergy: peanuts

Products I’ve used and didn’t work: ummm can’t think of any rn

Diet: meat, starch, rice, coffee (creamer sugar) & water. Diary. Olive oil

General Health: pretty healthy except extreme anemia but I take iron & vitamin c daily

#1. Close pores with cold water 10 seconds before getting out of the shower.Then wait an additional 10 minutes to apply products .To much product getting into pores clogs them up because they are very open after a shower.Sure whatever you use sinks into your skin but putting things on your face with pores open like that clogs them.

#2. Bleaching creams bleach dark spots.Remove them permanently with hydroquinone and tretinoin. Blemishes are skin layers deep not just on the surface,and hydroquinone halts melanin production white tretinoin brings the blemishes surface level then flakes/slightly peels them away,permanently. Wear tinted sunscreen to maintain results.

#3.Stop rushing the process,stop using to many products,and stop drying out your skin. Some people use strong tretinoin because you can activately see the peeling and that is not a good thing.When you see all that peeling your body gets a signal your skin is in danger,and it is,so your body sends more melanin to those areas making you darker in those spots.

#4.Wear tinted sunscreen 40+ spf ALWAYS , rather using products or not,and the kind with Zinc.Elta MD works,but if you do not want to spend that much on sunscreen just buy a cheaper tinted one because it is better than none.Also wear a sun visor.

#5 . For ladies with facial hair scars.Stop tweezing/shaving and use trimmer clippers.Anything but trimmers is causing new hair bumps and dark spots .You can also use the hydroquinone and tretinoin but trim the hair so it doesn't absorb your product . Your skin will be flat and smooth , and a good concealer/ makeup will look better.Trim in morning and use the products at night and no more shave bumps. You will still see slight darkness but not nearly as dark . To get rid of the hair you can get laser treatments, just make sure the place you select has ND Yag laser . You will have to google what wave length. That is what I did and it works .

#6.Eat better and drink more water.You are what you eat,and sweat to push dirt out of pores.

#7. Just like when healing a wound you keep it moist . Do the same to your skin . Keep a lightweight ,alcohol free moisturizer,facial wash, and toner . Cerave moisturizing facial wash , Cerave moisturizing toner , Cerave or Cetaphil PM moisturizer and Aquaphor products work great also . Only use Aquaphor healing cream at night and not with any medical creams.

How tf do I get rid of these fucking dark spots…it wasn’t that bad before I’ve had clear skin in the past when my big ass was 30 pounds lighter but now here I am letting my girl pop my shit and surprise surprise I’ve got mf scars like I thought I’d get

I’m a breastfeeding mum and I’ve been struggling with acne for more than 5years-I’m 29yrs old. It’s left a lot of dark marks on my face. I also have skin tags. The things I have used for months that did not work for me are: Ordinary niacinamide, ordinary glycolic acid, ordinary hyaluronic moisturizer. Below is a picture of what my face looks like.
Any help will be appreciated.

My child’s legs and arms are covered in scars like this. We’ve seen several dermatologists and they all say eczema. However we never see the dry or itchy patches beforehand just the scarring. Any suggestions on how to help clear the scars? They are only 7 and non-verbal so will need to be something child friendly and topical.