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Hyperpigmentation Treatment

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What is hyperpigmentation?

Our skin's natural colour is determined by a pigment called melanin that is produced by cells in the top layer of our skin. Hyperpigmentation is due to an increased amount of melanin produced within the skin that causes dark spots or patches to appear on the skin’s surface. It is a common problem and can be triggered by a number of underlying skin conditions.

What causes hyperpigmentation?

Three of the most common hyperpigmentation causes are:
  • post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), resulting from inflammatory conditions such as acne
  • solar lentigos (also called sun spots or age spots), caused by sun exposure
  • melasma: the exact cause of melasma is as yet unknown, but we do know that hormones and ultraviolet (UV) light (from the sun's rays) play an important role.

What does hyperpigmentation look like?

Solar lentigo (sun spots) appear as flat brown spots on the skin like enlarged freckles, mostly found over sun-exposed areas such as the nose, cheeks and temples but they can appear anywhere on the face as well as your chest and the back of the hands. While most sunspots are harmless they may occasionally change into precancerous or even cancerous lesions. If you notice a spot that stands out compared to others with an irregular shape, varied colours or changing size, go and see your GP to have it checked out. Post Inflammatory hyperpigmentation results from acne that heals to leave red to brown marks on the skin. Picking at spots and sun exposure will further worsen the inflammatory process and increase the risk of pigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is much more common in darker skin types. Melasma presents as brown/greyish patches of mottled pigmentation that develop most commonly on the skin of females. The pigmentary changes are usually bilateral and often symmetrical.

How does Skin + Me treat hyperpigmentation?

If you have hyperpigmentation, you’ll be prescribed a personalised treatment containing a combination of powerful, evidence-based ingredients proven to be effective in treating your hyperpigmentation and maintaining remission. We formulate bespoke hyperpigmentation creams that can include a combination of the following active ingredients at strengths chosen to give you the best results whilst minimising any side effects:
  • Hydroquinone
  • Tretinoin
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Azelaic Acid
  • Niacinamide
When we treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne, the most important step is to treat the underlying acne as well as the hyperpigmentation to avoid any further hyperpigmentation. At Skin + Me we treat melasma slightly differently from other types of hyperpigmentation. For more information you can visit the melasma treatment page.

How long does it take to treat hyperpigmentation?

Results can vary depending on the type of pigmentation you have, and the actives in your personalised solution. With pigmentation, you’ll usually start to see meaningful results in the mirror after 16 weeks of using Skin + Me. However, prescription skin treatments can take time to work, so patience and consistency are key to achieving the best results.

Don’t take it from us…

We’ve helped thousands of customers on their way to happy, healthy skin. Here’s the journey of just a few of those who have managed to defeat hyperpigmentation with a nightly application of Skin + Me.

Read the reviews
Customer review image - before hyperpigmentation treatment
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Customer review image - after hyperpigmentation treatment
month 5

Shazia, “Say goodbye to my pigmentation.“

"I recommended Skin+me to anyone who is struggling with scars, pigmentation or even uneven skin."

Nokuthula

via Trustpilot

"I’m on my 3rd month for pigmentation and my skin is looking the best it’s ever looked and I’m 49! Fab stuff"

Miss Vinson

via Trustpilot

"Fine lines reduced, skin really clear, pores smaller and so glowy I don't have to wear any foundation."

Ms Smith

via Trustpilot

"Holy grail product. I've been using for three months and am delighted with the results. I see a visible difference in my skin texture, lines and pores"

Katie

via Trustpilot

"I absolutely love my new skin. I am 54 years old with ageing skin and pigmentation and I have noticed a real difference already at the end of my second month."

Julie

via Trustpilot

"It has improved all my fine lines and wrinkles and so many people have been complimenting me on the glow of my skin."

Julia

via Trustpilot

Testimonials

"I recommended Skin+me to anyone who is struggling with scars, pigmentation or even uneven skin."

Nokuthula

via Trustpilot

"I’m on my 3rd month for pigmentation and my skin is looking the best it’s ever looked and I’m 49! Fab stuff"

Miss Vinson

via Trustpilot

"Fine lines reduced, skin really clear, pores smaller and so glowy I don't have to wear any foundation."

Ms Smith

via Trustpilot

"Holy grail product. I've been using for three months and am delighted with the results. I see a visible difference in my skin texture, lines and pores"

Katie

via Trustpilot

"I absolutely love my new skin. I am 54 years old with ageing skin and pigmentation and I have noticed a real difference already at the end of my second month."

Julie

via Trustpilot

"It has improved all my fine lines and wrinkles and so many people have been complimenting me on the glow of my skin."

Julia

via Trustpilot

This is how we do it

One

You tell us about your skin goals

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Snap three photos of your skin

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We’ll design your personalised solution

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And deliver it to you every month

Five

Then check in, with progress checkups

You stick with it, we’ll stick with you

Acne progress chart

It can take a little time for your skin to adjust to its new ingredients, and for you to really see results in the mirror.

Our Dermatology Team will design a personalised treatment plan for you that evolves with your skin – increasing ingredient strengths and adjusting combinations to give you the best results.

They’ll recommend a stripped-back skincare routine too, which will help your personalised solution to get down to business.

Our expert Dermatology Team is made up of dermatologists, prescribers and pharmacists
Our expert Dermatology Team

Experts in skin, experts in care

Our expert Dermatology Team is made up of the UK’s best dermatologists and prescribers.

First, our dermatologists design industry-leading treatment programmes. Then, your prescriber will create your powerful, personalised skincare plan – one that truly tackles your skin goals once and for all.

We’re here for you at every stage of your journey.

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One small bottle, three big benefits

A personalised solution, custom-made to treat and prevent your skin concerns.

A Daily Doser, designed to dispense your dermatologist-recommended dose every day.

Monthly deliveries, timed to make sure you never miss a dose.