Dermatologist’s Best Skincare Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Dark Spots, & More)

One of the most common skin concerns patients come to me with is hyperpigmentation – whether it’s melasma, dark spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. That’s why I put together this video to share the best skincare ingredients for hyperpigmentation, including retinoids, hydroquinone, antioxidants, tranexamic acid, and more. Watch this video and tell me in the comments what skincare products have helped with your hyperpigmentation. More skincare videos: Nighttime Skincare Routine: https://youtu.be/zvQV7xhlTXw Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredients: https://youtu.be/YgYE3BbyAiQ SHOP: Skinceuticals Phloretin CF*: https://myshlf.us/p-482341 Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum*: https://myshlf.us/p-482342 EltaMD Uv Clear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Spf 46 (Tinted)*: https://myshlf.us/p-482358 Alastin Restorative Skin Complex*: https://myshlf.us/p-482344 Skinceuticals Sheer Physical Uv Defense Sunscreen Spf 50*: https://myshlf.us/p-482345 Stratia Skin Night Shift*: https://myshlf.us/p-482346 Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel*: https://myshlf.us/p-482347 Paula s Choice Skin Perfecting 25% Aha + 2% Bha Exfoliant Peel*: https://myshlf.us/p-482348 Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment*: https://myshlf.us/p-482350 Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment*: https://myshlf.us/p-482351 Original Kojie San Facial Beauty Soap*: https://myshlf.us/p-482352 Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex*: https://myshlf.us/p-482353 Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector*: https://myshlf.us/p-482354 NATURIUM Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5%*: https://shrsl.com/3k21g CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis/ Website: https://www.mybeautymd.com/ IMAGE CREDITS: 🔹 “Hyperpigmentation: Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.” Eucerin, https://int.eucerin.com/about-skin/indications/hyperpigmentation-caused-by-inflammation. 🔹 “Lentigo, Solar.” Skinsight, https://www.skinsight.com/skin-conditions/adult/solar-lentigo. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What is Hyperpigmentation 01:01 Causes 01:30 Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation 02:03 Melasma 02:30 Sun Spots 03:02 Treatment Expectations 04:09 Antioxidants 07:13 Sunscreen 08:46 Hydroquinone 10:28 Retinoids 12:21 AHAs & BHAs 13:52 Body Hyperpigmentation 15:46 Azelaic Acid 16:49 Tranexamic Acid 17:39 Cysteamine Cream 18:00 Recap DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. I am a member of NATURIUM s advisory board. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!