Concern
Hyperpigmentation
Weusi wa ngozi · Alama
The #1 skincare concern reported by women of African and South Asian descent globally. Disproportionately undertreated in dermatology literature.
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What's happening
The biology of the concern.
Excess melanin deposition triggered by UV, inflammation, hormones, or trauma. Melanocytes upregulate tyrosinase production, depositing melanin in epidermis or dermis.
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Melanin-rich skin
What changes for darker phototypes.
Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin is highly reactive — any inflammation (acne, eczema, even aggressive exfoliation) can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that outlasts the original concern by months.
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Key ingredients
What the evidence supports.
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