rookie Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 any recs for products that effectively diminish hyperpigmentation on the face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I wrote earlier this week on a thread about age spots - I use the Paula's Choice skin lightening products + a really good sunscreen every day. I got very bad hyperpigmentation on my forehead during my last pregnancy & I used a presrciption cream from my dr to get it down a bit & now I can maintain things with the Paula's Choice products so long as I use sunscreen faithfully. I also keep fairly thick bangs on my forehead for additional protection. I'm wanting to get one of those Japanese face visor things too. I see ladies on the streets of Vancouver with them but I have never seen them in the stores. One of these days I'll have to ask one of them whether I can buy them in Vancouver or just order online.... http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ek20100617wh.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I have coffee colored melasma on my face. I use a prescription product called TriLuma in the fall. I can use it until my face clears up, usually a few months. Then I stop using it until fall again. I don't wear sunscreen on my face all year long and that is why it comes back. My derm recommends an SPF 50+ for all year long to keep it from getting so bad by fall. I just don't like to use chemicals all day for the 10 minutes I go from home to car. So, I deal with the melasma when it gets bad enough to bother me I treat it. I wouldn't treat it at all but with my complexion it makes my face look like my makeup is all sweaty and smeared around on my face.....even if I don't have makeup on at all. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) I have severe hyperpigmentation -- I have to see a Dermatologist. Back when $$ was no object for my family, I used Tretinoin with an OBAGI regimen to reduce my hyperpigmentation in the past. It is pricey -- one tube of Tretinoin cost $75 back then. I'd also used to do monthly microdermabraision chemical peel treatments at a spa. But that is also expensive. It really worked, tho'. The only bad part is you HAVE to avoid the sun and wear hats when outdoors. Edited August 15, 2010 by tex-mex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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