Hyperpigmentation Treatments

Hyperpigmentation usually is when a part of the skin is darker than the rest. It can be face, neck, chest area, shoulders, knuckles, among others. 

It can occur in patches, or affect large part or the entire body. Hyperpigmentation can occur as dark knuckles, sun burn erythema, melasma, and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

Aside natural remedies that have been shared on how to get rid of hyperpigmentation, there are synthetic methods used to treat hyperpigmentation and also slow down aging and wrinkles. 

One thing about hyperpigmentation, it requires patience and consistency.

Below are active ingredients ingredients to treat hyperpigmentation and how long it takes to get results. 

1. Alpha hydroxyl acids(AHAs) such as; lactic acid, glycolic acid. Products formulated with AHAs or pure AHAs take 22 weeks to get desired results. 
2. Retinoids: retinoids also known as natural Vitamin A are excellent ingredients to treat hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. However, result takes 24 weeks. 
3. Vitamin C- 6 weeks.
4. Niacinamide- 4 weeks
5. Azelaic Acid: 8 weeks
6. Resveratrol: 4-12 weeks
7. Snail Mucin: 12 weeks
8. Tranexamic Acid: 4-12 weeks
9. Kojic Acid: 12 weeks
10. Arbutin: 12 weeks
11. N-acetyl Glucosamine: 8 weeks. 

While treating hyperpigmentation, especially post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and erythema. You must hydrate properly, moisturize, and use sunscreen.