Kiran Mian, a medical and cosmetic dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatology and Laser Surgery in New York City, shares:
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Dark spots appear often due to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Waxing makes the skin vulnerable and dark.
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Using products with exfoliating properties helps you prevent dark spots from forming in the first place.
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I like to use lotion or toner with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to prevent ingrown hairs.
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Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant is a gentle chemical exfoliant.
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion
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DrCeutics AHA 10% Exfoliating Serum with papaya extract has the effect of soothing skin irritation and anti-inflammation, while lactic acid lightens dark spots and improves wrinkles, removing dead cells.
DrCeutics AHA 10% Exfoliating Serum Brightens and Prevents Skin Aging
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The Auragins 7.5% AHA + 0.5% BHA Gentle Peeling is a benign chemical exfoliant for the skin.
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Do not apply strong impact to the area that needs darkening treatment
Dr. Wechsler, a dermatologist and psychiatrist in New York, says:
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Do not shave on skin areas that are being treated for dark spots.
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Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel with organic aloe vera extract provides light moisture and soothes skin areas on the body.
Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (Jar)
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Eucerin pH5 Sensitive Skin Washlotion is created with the ph5 Enzyme Protection formula.
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Choose cold wax
Although hot wax helps you achieve more effective hair removal, cold wax is often preferred because it is more convenient and safer for sensitive skin.
Evoluderm cold wax strips are enriched with Argan and Calendula Oils, providing effective hair removal, skin care and continuous skin hydration.
Evoluderm hair removal pads for limbs, 20 pieces
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Beauty Formulas Hair Remover Wax Stripes helps remove hair quickly, extracts Vitamin E and aloe vera to help skin become bright and healthy.
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The product has ingredients that treat dark spots and brighten the skin
“Using a serum containing vitamin C or alpha arbutin can also help brighten this area,” says Dr. Mian.
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Chanel Le Blanc Serum provides the ability to even out and brighten skin tone with perfect protective effect.
Chanel Le Blanc Serum skin care essence
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L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright 1.0% Glycolic Acid (AHA) is a 4-in-1 brightening complex that contains 1% Glycolic Acid to gently remove dead skin cells.
L’Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright 1.0% Glycolic Acid (AHA) Dark Spot Brightening Serum
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Custom No.333 By New York contains Vitamin VC10 derivative extracted from natural ingredients that are safe for the skin.
Vitamin C Derivative Essence Custom No.333 by New York VC10
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Apply sunscreen
Keeping affected areas protected from the sun is key to preventing those spots from becoming darker.
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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel includes vitamins C and E, resveratrol, green tea extract… combined together to create a protective barrier for the skin.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel.
Eucerin Sun Tone Up Niacinamide with DPF technology protects the skin from the sun, instantly restores and brightens the skin.
Eucerin Sun Tone Up instant skin tone-enhancing and brightening sunscreen essence
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Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains vitamin C derivatives such as ethyl ascorbyl ether, which helps prevent the appearance of melasma and uneven skin tone.
Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
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Use dark spots treatment methods at the spa (laser, needle rolling)
Microneedling can also help regenerate skin and lighten pigmented areas.
Go to the spa if your skin is having difficulty healing itself.
For lasers, Dr. Wechsler often chooses the Fraxel method.
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“Waxing can be very effective for hair removal, but can cause excessive pulling and tugging of the skin, which over time will denature collagen and lead to sagging or loss of elasticity,” advises Dr. Mian.