Did a derm prescribe Exagel? I've been thinking of trying Exagel but kinda scared of using it on my own w/o a dermat's advice. How do you use it and what's your skin type?
I honestly didn't realize it but my PIH significantly went down since the last two months due to my constant usage of sunscreen and frequent reapplication. And let me tell you go for SPF 50 and PA++++ and don't compromise on that at all if you're prone to PIH. Despite wearing sunscreen for two months I noticed the best results in the last two weeks when I switched to a PA++++ sunscreen tremendously and I can vouch for this because I had a huge cystic acne which is healing right now and there's almost 50% less PIH than what I normally get 🤩
Using minimal products on my skin did wonders. AM: Snail mucin, moisturiser and sunscreen PM: Snail mucin , niacinamide, Adapalene and moisturiser. Paula’s choice bha once every two weeks. The trick is to be patient. It took me almost 4 months to see it vanish and another 2 for it to completely clear.
Absolutely this. Works everytime to maintain the minimal routine patiently. Also, niacinamide speeds up the healing . But by the time my old scars heal, I'll have new ones😂
Ardent biker here with no history of using sunscreens or moisturisers. Riding years under the sun for thousands of kms damaged my skin. At first when I saw those dark spots I thought those were shadows or something, later I realised it was PIH. Now it's been almost 3 months now following the routine and my pigmentation has reduced 80%.
Glycolic acid 6% (I used glyco6). 80% PIH was gone within one month of daily use. Disclaimer: my PIH was new. Idk how long it it take to reduce old PIH
The new alpha arbutin from minimalist ( weird smell but much more faster than the old formulation) and that surf excel smelling yellow and blue sunscreen from la sheild.
Lactic acid and Vitamin E in the form of tocopherol . L ascorbic acid will burn skin of color and induce more PIH if used in stronger concentrations. Anything within 10% is good
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I use the .05 % tretinoin . Alpha arbutin serum form the ordinary. SPF with PA++++. And a go for a chemical peel once every two months with a licensed dermatologist .
I’m using the TO Azelaic acid 10% along with a niacinamide based moisturiser at night 6 days a week. Dr. Sheth’s medium peel the 7th day with a heavier moisturiser. And sunscreen everyday without fail. It’s made a huge difference to my acne scars, they’re fading so fast!
For me having a proper hydration focused routine definitely helped, additionally I also apply adaplene which was prescribed by a dermatologist. Earlier it used to take months for the marks left after acne to go away but now I have noticed that it starts lightening immediately after the acne dries down and almost fades away with 2 weeks.
I cry and then wait 6 months
Takes me more than a year 😭
Tranexamic acid from minimalist (one man army)
How to go ahead with GA toner from TO on face?
Exazel-N every night. TO AHA BHA peel once a week.
Did a derm prescribe Exagel? I've been thinking of trying Exagel but kinda scared of using it on my own w/o a dermat's advice. How do you use it and what's your skin type?
I honestly didn't realize it but my PIH significantly went down since the last two months due to my constant usage of sunscreen and frequent reapplication. And let me tell you go for SPF 50 and PA++++ and don't compromise on that at all if you're prone to PIH. Despite wearing sunscreen for two months I noticed the best results in the last two weeks when I switched to a PA++++ sunscreen tremendously and I can vouch for this because I had a huge cystic acne which is healing right now and there's almost 50% less PIH than what I normally get 🤩
Which sunscreen did you use?
Any suggestions for good tinted sunscreens?
Using minimal products on my skin did wonders. AM: Snail mucin, moisturiser and sunscreen PM: Snail mucin , niacinamide, Adapalene and moisturiser. Paula’s choice bha once every two weeks. The trick is to be patient. It took me almost 4 months to see it vanish and another 2 for it to completely clear.
Absolutely this. Works everytime to maintain the minimal routine patiently. Also, niacinamide speeds up the healing . But by the time my old scars heal, I'll have new ones😂
Can never go wrong with a minimal routine!
Ardent biker here with no history of using sunscreens or moisturisers. Riding years under the sun for thousands of kms damaged my skin. At first when I saw those dark spots I thought those were shadows or something, later I realised it was PIH. Now it's been almost 3 months now following the routine and my pigmentation has reduced 80%.
Tret Glyco - 6 cream (glycolic acid based) Using it from 1 month and i can see drastic change
Can you share a link for this product
How often do you use it?
I read somewhere that hydration is the key. Try using hydrating products for a month and see the results
Glycolic acid 6% (I used glyco6). 80% PIH was gone within one month of daily use. Disclaimer: my PIH was new. Idk how long it it take to reduce old PIH
helluu people who are reading this, it's great that it worked for him/her, but pls don't use glycolic acid everyday unless ur derm tells you to
Chemical peel consisting of aha,bha, pha. Once a week. (Minimalist)
What's your skin type?
SUNSCREEEEEN
Sunscreen is really THAT girl🧚🏻♂️
The new alpha arbutin from minimalist ( weird smell but much more faster than the old formulation) and that surf excel smelling yellow and blue sunscreen from la sheild.
Vit C and Alpha Arbutin
which brand?
Lactic Acid or Vitamin C.
Bestie, who am I to judge you? Experimentation introduced you to something wonderful and that’s what matters.
Lactic acid and Vitamin E in the form of tocopherol . L ascorbic acid will burn skin of color and induce more PIH if used in stronger concentrations. Anything within 10% is good
any suggestions for PIH on body (legs) ?
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Salicylic acid.
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Tranexamic Acid from the minimalist
Vit c serum 10% , aloe vera gel mixed with vit e ( green gel capsule )
Neemli 10% tranexamic acid and ordinary 10% azelic acid
I use the .05 % tretinoin . Alpha arbutin serum form the ordinary. SPF with PA++++. And a go for a chemical peel once every two months with a licensed dermatologist .
Earlier it was azelaic acid but now it rarely works idk why. Glycolic acid toner from TO helps a lot.
I’m using the TO Azelaic acid 10% along with a niacinamide based moisturiser at night 6 days a week. Dr. Sheth’s medium peel the 7th day with a heavier moisturiser. And sunscreen everyday without fail. It’s made a huge difference to my acne scars, they’re fading so fast!
Hydroquinone 4% applied at night , followed by Vitamin C serum and Niacinamide from Paula’s choice helps to reduce PIH in 4 weeks
How do you use hydroquinone? Spot treatment or all over the face and how long have you been using it?
Azalaic acid is helpful for the darkness around my mouth. If I stop using it, the hyperpigmentation will come back in a month or so.
For me having a proper hydration focused routine definitely helped, additionally I also apply adaplene which was prescribed by a dermatologist. Earlier it used to take months for the marks left after acne to go away but now I have noticed that it starts lightening immediately after the acne dries down and almost fades away with 2 weeks.
I don't exfoliate , rather i use glycolic 2 percent with sali 1 percent face wash