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Supplementing your skin-care routine with a growth factor-fortified serum like this one can help firm up the skin.

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Wave goodbye to stubborn hyperpigmentation and dark spots thanks to this ingredient’s powerful, tone-evening properties.

Sea buckthorn berry works in tandem with niacinamide to soothe the skin.

“I like to think that OleHenriksen Glow2Oh Dark Spot Toner and I are in an open relationship.

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“How could I not?

Dark spots on the skin fall under the umbrella ofhyperpigmentation.

Though dark spots can be triggered by a number of factors, sun exposure is the most common.

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Acne can also be the root of your dark spots.

How do you treat hyperpigmentation?

However, some patients choose to undergolaser treatmentsto address their hyperpigmentation, along with customized prescription compoundsDr.

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That’s where these over-the-counter options come in.

What ingredients are best to combat dark spots?

Antioxidantvitamin Cis the gold standard for addressing dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

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This ingredient’s ability to increase cellular turnover is key to minimizing the look of hyperpigmentation.

“Start low and take it slow.”

This group of chemical exfoliators removes the outer layer of dead skin, making it smoother and more even-toned.

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What else can I do to prevent dark spots?

“Otherwise you are literally throwing your money away investing in other skin-care products,” she adds.

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