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Use Tretinoin & Say Goodbye to Dark Spots

April 4, 2021

Tretinoin

Hi everyone, in this video I talk about treating dark spots with tretinoin (AM & PM routine).

AM ROUTINE

1. Cleanse – To minimize irritation potential, any regular body wash/soap will do

2. Spot Lightener – Hydroquinone 4% https://bit.ly/3nhCxtA​

3. Moisturizer @amlactin Moisturizing Lotion https://amzn.to/39iiUwI​

4. Sunscreen @eucerinus Daily Hydration Lotion https://amzn.to/2QLjWLa​

PM ROUTINE

1. Cleanse

2. Tretinoin https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-li…​

3. Spot lightener https://bit.ly/3nhCxtA​

4. Moisturizer (preferably one without an AHA)

Treatment Combos

► Tretinoin https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-li…​

► Hydroquinone https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-li…​

► Cyspera (Cysteamine) http://cyspera.com​ or Cyspera Dupe https://bit.ly/3fqz76V​

► Azelaic acid https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-li…​ ► Tranexamic acid https://www.sephora.com/product/trane…​ —

S O U R C E S

Davis, E. C., & Callender, V. D. (2010). Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 3(7), 20–31.

Kasraee, Behrooz & Mansouri, P. & Farshi, Susan. (2018). Significant therapeutic response to cysteamine cream in a melasma patient resistant to Kligman’s formula. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 18. 10.1111/jocd.12837.

Lowe NJ, Rizk D, Grimes P, Billips M, Pincus S. Azelaic acid 20% cream in the treatment of facial hyperpigmentation in darker-skinned patients. Clin Ther. 1998 Sep-Oct;20(5):945-59. doi: 10.1016/s0149-2918(98)80076-3. PMID: 9829446.

Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute advice from your physician or other healthcare professionals.

Mosquito Bites: Get Rid of Dark Spots Left Behind

January 30, 2021

Dark Spots
Growing up, mosquitoes terrorized me. Worst of all, I would scratch and reopen closed wounds. Thank God for growth?. In this post, I talk about getting rid of dark spots left behind by mosquito bites.

L I N K S

► Nadinola or Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum https://amzn.to/3iWISJv

► Glycolic Acid https://amzn.to/2Yosk3L

► Cyspera http://www.cyspera.com

► Tretinoin & Hydroquinone 4% https://bit.ly/3nhCxtA

P E R SO NA L R O U T I N E

AM
▪️Shower (with dove soap. Taking a break from exfoliating washes)
▪️Hydroquinone 4% (if you are scared of hydroquinone, there are other spot lighteners out there, they just would take longer). Will make a video about these other options.
▪️@eucerin Roughness Relief body lotion (light exfoliation)
▪️Biore UV aqua rich sunscreen (tbh you won’t catch me outside these days so I don’t reapply-I should. And when I’m out, I wear protective clothing)

PM
▪️Shower
▪️Tretinoin gel 0.1%
▪️Hydroquinone 4%

References

Alam, M., Bhatia, A., Kundu, R., Yoo, S., & Chan, H. (2009). Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color (1st ed.). McGraw-Hill Education / Medical.

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation | DermNet NZ. (2020). Dermnet NZ. https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/postinflammatory-hyperpigmentation/

AHAs Body Lotion Glycolic Acid Hyperpigmentation on Body Lactic Acid

Hyperpigmentation Treatment – Body Exfoliants

December 29, 2020

Hyperpigmentation

Hi everyone, in this video I talk about the best body lotions/exfoliants for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

What body care products are you using? Leave them below

L I N K S

►Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion https://amzn.to/3reNnD9

►Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, 7.9 Ounce https://amzn.to/3pcaV9I

►Alpha Skincare Renewal Body Lotion https://amzn.to/2LKAZKH

►Major Ammonium Lactate 12% Moisturizing Cream https://amzn.to/2J8Mriv

For Dark Spots

Tretinoin:

► Skincareex http://bit.ly/2VuCjng

► Okdermo https://bit.ly/34wMXOT

► Reliablerxpharmacy http://bit.ly/2zZd6Fo

Hydroquinone:

► Okdermo https://bit.ly/3gNyh2F

► Skincareex http://bit.ly/3dLGv8n

► Reliablerxpharmacy http://bit.ly/2r5aLoU

Retinoids Tretinoin

Tretinoin Gel Vs Cream, Best Retinoid/Retin A Cream for Acne

December 29, 2020

Tretinoin

Hi everyone, in this video I talk about

1. Tretinoin cream vs gel

2. The best type of retinoids for your skin type

3. The different strengths of tretinoin and

4. The best retin a/retinoid cream or gel available over the counter.

L I N K S

Obagi 360 Retinol 1.0 Anti Aging Cream https://amzn.to/3o6TtUh

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream https://amzn.to/3hkUxRN

Granactive Retinoid 2%  https://amzn.to/38BCe6Y

Inkey list Retinol https://amzn.to/3mQCX9f

What Are The Best Products With Retinol?