Best Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Ranked by 83 mentions across Reddit
Reddit’s top treatments for Hyperpigmentation
The Ordinary·Acne Spot Treatment
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Suspension texture doubles as a primer while matifying and reducing redness with consistent nighttime use.
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Community take
For hyperpigmentation, Redditors most often reach for Azelaic Acid treatments from The Ordinary, praising their affordability, gentle daily use, and effectiveness on redness and dark spots. They also explore exfoliating acids like AHA and BHA for their complementing benefits.
What works
- Azelaic Acid treatments are affordable and gentle enough for daily use
- These treatments improve redness, dark spots, and uneven skin tone
- Exfoliating acids like AHA and BHA complement pigment-fading effects
Watch out for
- Some users remain unsure about visible improvement after months of use
- Effects on stubborn scars and melasma take extended time to manifest
- Not all red marks are pigmentation; some are post-inflammatory redness
The why
Azelaic acid combined with salicylic acid suits users managing redness and post-acne marks who tolerate it.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Salicylic acid exfoliates twice weekly to soften skin and clear acne marks and blackheads rapidly.
The why
Azelaic acid gel targets dark spots left from old acne with gentle twice-daily use for several weeks.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
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High-concentration chemical peeling solution works once weekly to visibly lighten stubborn dark spots and scars.
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Scar gel targets red spots from healing acne when applied consistently by users with old scars.
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Nighttime powder exfoliant suits those seeking brighter, clearer skin and even tone with minimal barrier disruption.
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Lactic acid 10% every other day significantly speeds up healing of hormonal acne marks for brighter skin.