THINGS I KEEP IN MIND: I try not to miss my routine more than once a week
I give my skin a three month grace period before demanding results, lol.
I take a break from hydroquinone during the 4th month,( during my break, I replace hydroquinone with Kojic acid) and continue on the 5th month if my spots are still visible.
Three months on. One month off. I continue this cycle until I have successfully treated my spots. If new spots surface, I put them through the same rigor.