If you get hyperpigmentation after spots, Allies of Skin Mandelic Advanced Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum is an effective serum to reduce dark spots.
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With post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that can last for days, weeks and months, our beauty director set out to find the best skincare ingredient and serum to fade dark marks.. A recent one saw three spots on my cheeks, two on my upper lip and one on my nose appear literally overnight. I was enteringand put it down to that, and while spots are of course nothing to be ashamed of, for me it’s more about what they leave behind..
Now, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is particularly common for people with deeper skin tones and is caused when inflammation disrupts your regular melanin production, causing pigments to get trapped. It’s normal but what I struggle with is that my hyperpigmentation is incredibly stubborn. Theseoften last for weeks, if not months. Throughout my 20s and early 30s, it was something I used to be highly self-conscious about and so, I set out to look for ingredients and formulations that could help.
Finally, I found one. Allies of Skin’s Mandelic Advanced Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum, an ingredient known for delivering similar benefits to retinol while being gentler on skin. Now, I know what you’re thinking: it sounds a bit… intense. But despite being packed with actives, I found this formula to beOnce I apply it, I like to let it get to work for a few minutes before applying a moisturiser on top.
Come morning, my skin looks fresher and, over time, I’ve noticed it works well at, reducing blemishes and boosting brightness. Its exfoliating properties also means it leaves my skin feeling smoother, which, in my books, is just an added bonus. Just be sure to apply a generous amount of SPF to keep your renewed skin protected. Noticing little bumps after using actives on your skin?
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