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How do you fade hyperpigmentation, like dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks or age spots? Here's what you need to know.
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0:00 How does pigment form?
2:07 Step 1: Prevent melanocyte stimulation
5:27 Step 2: Reduce melanin production
7:27 Common active ingredients
10:04 Pigment treatment mistakes
13:25 Step 3: Reduce melanosome transfer
14:05 Step 4: Increase skin turnover
14:55 Clinical treatments
16:20 Oral treatments, tranexamic acid
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References:
geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty
Baumann's Cosmetic Dermatology
doi.org/10.1111/pcmr.12986
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29552273
doi.org/10.7573/dic.2021-11-2
doi.org/10.1007/s40257-019-00488-w
doi.org/10.1111/pcmr.13038
doi.org/10.1007/s40257-021-00633-4
doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04834.x
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How do you fade hyperpigmentation, like dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks or age spots? Here's what you need to know.
🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
0:00 How does pigment form?
2:07 Step 1: Prevent melanocyte stimulation
5:27 Step 2: Reduce melanin production
7:27 Common active ingredients
10:04 Pigment treatment mistakes
13:25 Step 3: Reduce melanosome transfer
14:05 Step 4: Increase skin turnover
14:55 Clinical treatments
16:20 Oral treatments, tranexamic acid
Powered By Chemicals Mugs: labmuffin.com/shop
🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!
Blog labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! labmuffin.com/exfol
References:
geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty
Baumann's Cosmetic Dermatology
doi.org/10.1111/pcmr.12986
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29552273
doi.org/10.7573/dic.2021-11-2
doi.org/10.1007/s40257-019-00488-w
doi.org/10.1111/pcmr.13038
doi.org/10.1007/s40257-021-00633-4
doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04834.x
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Should you even use tretinoin? A scientific breakdown youtu.be/FdDbglHKh8w
Is tretinoin better than adapalene? Every drug retinoid explained youtu.be/KbeopWc_xLE
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How to choose UV protective clothing youtu.be/uk9uaBU025I
Blue light update youtu.be/Rr4p6hC2ewc
How to get started on retinoids youtu.be/I2XV3nMyb9Y
Hats and umbrellas for sun protection youtu.be/0zSKevruJL0
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