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Salicylic acid for hyperpigmentation — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.
Let's be honest about what Salicylic acid can really do, and what it can't.
Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores and dissolves sebum and debris.
Hyperpigmentation is localised excess melanin after sun, inflammation or hormonal change. This is exactly where Salicylic acid shines: salicylic acid is an oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores and dissolves sebum and debris. As a result, used consistently, it gently improves the skin for hyperpigmentation.
Ideal for oily, acne-prone skin; it may feel slightly drying on dry skin. Without daily SPF any brightening actives work in vain.
First changes are usually visible after 4–8 weeks of consistent use; lasting results take 2–3 months.
Start 2–3 times a week and build up based on how your skin responds. Without daily SPF any brightening actives work in vain.
Ideal for oily, acne-prone skin; it may feel slightly drying on dry skin. If in doubt, consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
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