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If you have specific blemishes you want to target with a dark spot corrector, reach for the Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Spot Treatment. Formulated with acne-prone skin in mind, this spot treatment helps not only fade dark spots caused by acne blemishes but also helps prevent breakouts from turning into dark spots, too. What We Love: Our skin drank up this serum the same way we gulp down an electrolyte drink after a tough workout, reinvigorating our skin, rewarding it with a more even texture and fewer breakouts. The combination of these lightweight ingredients gave us the sensation of pulling a soft, silk blanket over our skin each morning we applied the product. And, especially since we frequently experience eczema flare-ups, we were particularly appreciative of how the gentle, non-irritating formula treated our sensitive skin with plenty of care.

We had high, arguably unrealistic, expectations entering this test, and a long list of what we wanted from a dark spot corrector, including everything from fading stubborn acne scars to balancing our complexion’s texture and tone. Oh, and we wanted these wishes granted fast — to our delight, the PCA Skin Hydroquinone-Free Pigment Gel Face Serum fulfilled our dreams on all of these fronts. Savić, V. L., Nikolić, V. D., Arsić, I. A., Stanojević, L. P., Najman, S. J., Stojanović, S., and Mladenović-Ranisavljević, I. I. (2015) Comparative Study of the Biological Activity of Allantoin and Aqueous Extract of the Comfrey Root. Phytother. Res., 29: 1117–1122. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5356.However, texture aside, right off the bat, we could feel the cooling and soothing effects of the gentian scabra root extract, a medicinal plant, that mitigated our redness and, with time, the post-inflammatory reactions that caused dark spots. We guess time really does heal all wounds because it took a little over a month before we started to see some other noteworthy positive changes from ingredients such as nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B-3, and vitamin E. Both vitamins tout photoprotective properties that help guard skin against dark-spot-inducing UV rays. Meanwhile, citric acid functioned as a non-irritating AHA that sloughed off dead skin cells, taking our uneven, rough texture with it.

Clinically-proven to reduce the look of stubborn dark spots and discoloration, brighten skin tone and smooth the look of fine lines and texture. The dark spot corrector is suitable for daily use and is free of mineral oil and dyes The most notable result after using this product for three months was how our skin tone looked more even than ever before. Unlike a serum you would typically apply to your entire face, this functioned as a spot corrector, allowing us to really hone in on specific areas of discoloration. Pangestuti R, Shin KH, Kim SK. Anti-Photoaging and Potential Skin Health Benefits of Seaweeds. Mar Drugs. 2021;19(3):172. Published 2021 Mar 22. doi:10.3390/md19030172 We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs.A dark spot remover or corrector is a beauty product that does wonders. It can help to lighten or even diminish dark spots on your skin, regardless of whether they are from sun damage, acne or other issues. How they work is by acting on and inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, which is what creates melanin in the skin. As a result, the dark spot can start to get lighter in color. Some dark spot removers increase the rate for skin cell renewal, so the body sheds more dead skin and damaged dark cells are replaced with fresh new ones. What We Don’t Love: It takes a longer time to see results compared to other treatments we’ve tried.

The active ingredients in Kiehl’s dark spot corrector are vitamin C, white birch extract, and peony extract. According to the brand, both white birch extract and peony extract work with vitamin C to enhance potency. White birch contains vitamin C and niacinamide (vitamin B3), especially effective when paired. Both lead to a more even complexion, lightening darker spots to match the natural lighter skin tone of the surrounding area. Dark spots are scars caused by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or discoloration of the skin due to damage such as acne scars or sun exposure,” Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Shafer Clinic, tells PEOPLE. While many types of dark spots are common and harmless, Dr. Engelman notes that people choose to fade them for cosmetic reasons in pursuit of a more even skin tone.Mirzaee F, Hosseini A, Jouybari HB, Davoodi A, Azadbakht M. Medicinal, biological and phytochemical properties of Gentiana species. J Tradit Complement Med. 2017;7(4):400-408. Published 2017 Jan 28. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.12.013 On another note, for the most part, these lightweight ingredients layered seamlessly with the products we blended on top of it. We only noticed some pilling when we really got glammed up and layered a full face of makeup on top of it, but even still, this became a non-issue when we took the time to wait a little longer for the serum to sink in before moving on to the next step in our routine. Retinol is another exfoliating ingredient — and perhaps one of the most celebrated skincare ingredients for targeting the signs of age. Retinol causes the skin cells to turn over, which begins the process of removing the pigmented cells. As dark spots are sloughed away, your skin replaces them with normally pigmented cells.