357. Can You Actually Get Rid of Dark Spots? Here’s What Works

You’ve layered on dark spot serums and SPF like it’s your full-time job… and yet those spots are still hanging around. Why is pigmentation so stubborn, and what can skincare actually do about it?

In this episode of Expert, we break down everything you need to know about treating pigmentation, from sun damage, hormonal changes, PIH, and melasma, to figuring out which type you have. We cover which serums really work, when to consider in-clinic treatments like lasers or peels, and the top ingredients to fade dark spots, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, and kojic acid.

We also discuss why pigmentation can recur, the actual timeframe for results, and share tried-and-tested product recommendations for every budget, including favourites from Dermalogica, Ole Henriksen, Cosmedix, Société, Osmosis, and L’Oréal Paris (all linked below).

Plus, in Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask if face cupping is trend or trash, and in Adore Anonymous, we answer: tranexamic acid vs. azelaic acid: Can you actually use them together?

Everything Mentioned:

• L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml
• PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml
• mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control 50ml
• L’Oreal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Face Serum 30ml
• Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner 190ml
• Osmosis Perfection Pigment Corrector
• Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel
• Société Even Out Dark Spot Corrector
• Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum
• Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

Credits:

• Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
• Producer: Jasmine Riley

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