Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Dark Spot Products from a Dermatologist Part 1 #shorts

11 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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A short dermatologist-led clip advising that vitamin C alone will not clear dark spots; effective treatment requires multiple active ingredients. The speaker recommends kojic acid, arbutin, and licorice root to minimize discoloration and hyperpigmentation, notes these ingredients are safe during pregnancy, and advises exfoliation with glycolic or lactic acid while brightening.

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Will vitamin C help my dark spots? Vitamin C alone is not going to help your dark spots. You need a multitude of ingredients. Okay, we're going to be here soon, but you need ingredients like kojic acid, arbutin, licorice root. Those are key ingredients to help minimize discoloration and hyperpigmentation. And FYI, you can use these while you're pregnant. It is totally fine and safe. Additionally, you want to exfoliate the top layer of your skin while brightening, like with glycolic acid or lactic acid. And.