What should I use to get rid of sunspot

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm close to my mid 30s and started to notice sunspots in my face.  Any idea on what product (looking for moisturizers primarily) I can use to reduce or eliminate the sunspots?  I have a pale Asian skin if that makes any difference....

Thanks in advance 🙂

[demora]

I too have pale Asian skin and it is a battle to keep the dark spots from taking over your face particularly as you get older I find (I am now 55 and probably losing the battle).  You have to wear sunscreen all the time.  I use Consonant The Perfect Sunscreen.  It is a bit dark but I use a bit of IT Cosmetics light concealer with it.  I agree with the suggestion that it is good to use Vitamin C.  My favourite is The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F as it causes little or no irritation while producing decent results.  

[testmakeup]

Murad dark spot remover is the only one I’ve found that actually works

[dziggi]

Patience is number 1. Those pretty buggers take blood sweat and tears to get rid of, I only had one on my face but a couple on my chest. Just using a moisturizer might not be effective, unless you find one loaded with vitamin C or niacinimide but that will be a longer process.


Here's what I did:
Sunscreen is a must. All the steps you take to get rid of are eliminated with one day out in the sun and it just comes back.
AHAs: Glycolic worked best for me. Exfoliate the skin so the lightening ingrendients can penetrate better.
Retinols/Retinoids: Dr. Dennis Gross Retinol + Ferulic is great because it's a combo of ingredients that brightens the skin.
Niacinimide: EltaMD Am Theraphy is a good moisturizer with niacinimide which lightens dark spots.
Vitamin C: A good general product for overall product. There's a ton out there. I've tried Drunk Elephant, Skinceuticals, and The Ordinary's versions. All are good. Just varying price points.
Spot specific lightening products: hydroquinone is the 'gold' standard for skin lightening you can get 2% versions OTC, others will be prescription. It's a controversial product, so you will need to do research and decide for yourself. Alpha Arbutin is another ingredient for specific spot lightening the ordinary has good version.

[scorpiogirl17]

Sunday Riley's TIDAL

[greeneyedgirl107]

@Anonymous I've heard that Retin-A can help for your issue.  I also wonder if the Clinique Dark Spot line could help.  Good luck!  

[ellie50]

I tried the Clinical dark spot line and while I saw a tiny bit of lightening after about a month, it never helped completely and did not even make a difference for a few on my face. 

I am getting ready to try some Niacinamide with my Vit C serum to see if that helps. Vit C alone has not helped much either. 

[vchu94]

I'm currently using the First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads which have been gentle and effective!

[PGHLady]

I use the Drunk Elephant Vit C serum. 

A good sunscreen is a must to keep the spots away! The SPF in moisturizers and foundation is not enough. 

[Rosebellabeauty]

use anything that has Vit C in it , or Lactic acid , this will help everything get lighter and brighter .

[kiwigal]

I have the same problem.  I'm currently using Drunk Elephant Babyfacial (AHA/BHA), as well as The Ordinary peel and retinol (they have 1% and 2% compex - the 1% is pure retinol and is stronger).  I am also using the Drunk Elephant Vitamin C.  I think these things help but i'm yet to see any dramatic results.  I've heard that Laser is the best way to even out skin tone and help will hyper pigmentation. 

[ccd89]

@kiwigal, seconding The Ordinary. I use their 2% retinoid and have found it to be very gentle, cheap (under $10), and helpful- I had some sunspots under my right eye that have faded quite a lot in just a couple of months. Vitamin C is also excellent, but I have seen more brightening from it (not so much help with sunspots).

[JaneanBT]

Hi @Anonymous,

I suggest Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Bright SPF 30 Skin Tone Correcting Oil-Free Moisturizer. Its a SPF moisturizer that helps with discoloration.

I also suggest the Shisedo White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion Broad Spectrum SPF 18. This helps combat environmental stressors such as UV pollution and dryness. 

I hope this helps! 

Best Wishes,

Janean