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Frequent Contributor
Posts: 114
Registered: ‎06-25-2012

Re: Products for brightening and dark spots

Hey there!

I've battled dark spots and melasma for the past 5-6 years probably??  It's so frustrating and I've dumped so much money down the drain trying different products.  That said, I did two things in January that have finally, FINALLY, produced results.  
The first thing that I did was go to a cosmetic dermatologist.  I did a peel (didn't do much for the melasma but LOVED what it did for the texture and tone for my skin!) and then a laser treatment that worked wonders on my melasma!  I still had one pesky spot that was hanging on so about a month ago I went back in for a different laser treatment on that spot and it's gone!

The second thing I did was invest a bunch of time on the Paula's Choice website researching ingredients and products that would address my issues.  I've transitioned pretty much my entire facial routine to PC, and I have never been happier with my skin!

I am positive that the combination of those to things led to the results I"ve seen now.  I will actually leave the house now with only suncsreen!!  (not all the time lol but if I have a quick errand to run or something!  I still love wearing makeup!)
Good luck!  I completely understand your frustration and I hope you can find something that works for you!!

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,802
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Products for brightening and dark spots

I know Aveeno Positively Radiant facial cleanser will in tone brighten and even out your complexion, did for me. I used it thought for over 6 months and now use the Aveeno Absolutely ageless facial cleanser but will switch back and forth.

 

I did want to try the Aveeno matching moisturizing body lotion, suppose to do the same thing, brighten and even skin tone and in time fade dark spots.

Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,789
Registered: ‎06-26-2014

Re: Products for brightening and dark spots

I've seen this question asked and answered many times on this board. And I've tried many of the suggeted items for the 2 dark spots at the side of my face.

NONE did a thing to lighten them up. I must have hide instead of skin!

 

Anyway, I've tried:

 

Ole Henrikson's products (Vitamin C)
SiBu Sea Buckthorn oil

Skinn Vitamin C offerings

Paula's Choice retinol

and various other products.

 

I'm sure someone's answer will tempt me to try something else. And @Rachb - I hope your attempts work out better than mine.

 

 

 

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Posts: 18,778
Registered: ‎03-13-2010

Re: Products for brightening and dark spots

Please note that I am NOT recommending this..........but wart remover (18% salicylic) works.

 

 

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