Getting rid of dark spots caused by acne

[monniej]

Originally Posted by SkinCareJunky Monniej,

do you also use the Perfect Tone Moisture Complex by Flori Roberts? I've been wanting to look into her products but just have not heard enough about it on the net.

no, i haven't tried the FR moisture complex and have stopped using the enlighten products as well. after about two weeks i noticed that my skin was becoming congested so i eliminated the last products that i introduced to my skin. i though it was going to work, but my skin has a mind of its own! lmao

Originally Posted by dawnette I have tones of dark spots on my face form acne scars. Right now I'm breaking out again and I'm so afraid more spots will be added. I need help . I am dark skin, do you think lactic acid will work for me. i'm not sure what it will do for the acne, but it will even out your skin tone. i would suggest you get the breakouts under control first, then start with a process to even out your skintone.

 

[diablo2g]

Originally Posted by mylaiva OK, so I'm not sure if there is a thread on here with this info already (if so feel free to close this thread), but I was wondering if anyone knew of any products I could use to get rid of the dark spots on my face caused by acne. I would really like to even out my skin tone. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
I have the same problem. My skin usually looks good but this summer I have been breaking out like crazy. You and I are about the same complexion. There are one of three things I strongly recommend.

First, you could try the Black Opal essential fade creme (Duane Reade, CVS, etc). It's a tiny tube but is said very effective.

Two: you could try what I currently use, which is a creme called "Fair & White". It is VERY EFFECTIVE. It's a fade creme with hydroquinone and it is special made for the face and it has sunscreen in it. I wouldn't recommend it as a day moisturizer cuz it's heavy but definitely after you wash your face at night, put it on. I like to do spot treatments and just rub it on the dark spot. that makes the tube last longer but if you want it to even out tone, it works well to rub it all over your face. I mix mine with some pure shea butter before I go to bed and it really helps to clear my skin up quick. You can find it in your neighborhood beauty supply store.

Third: you could try a product called Nadinola. I used to use this all the time too. They make special formuals for certain skin types. This has teh same ingredient, hydroquinone. It makes yor skin lookd great! You can also find this in your neighborhood beauty supply store.

Hope this helped!

 

[iheartmakeup<3]

Originally Posted by touting Clinique Turnaround cream Yeah i use this product too

It's very good. I was able to see results appearing within 2-3 weeks

Another good product to use is Clinique Advanced stop signs serum/cream this product is awesome, it helps stop signs of future dark spots.

 

[Flowerinthewind]

Hyperpigmentation is no fun. What you wanna do is make sure you are pretty clear of active stuff before you try any peels. Peels tend to irratate, irratation = acne, acne= more dark spots, and it can become a cycle. Some mention Glycolic acid, that has worked for several people that I know. Time is honestly the best cure, I have seen ppl burn them selves with too much of a product.

Mike

 

[beziboy]

i rub raw potato slices on my face to get rid of the dark spots

 

[Brownshugaz]

what does the potato do?

 

[smilingface]

Another rec for the epidermx. In addition to using this I also use the silkia camiella oil. Both of this products have help fade my scars. I get it at goldportbeauty.com.

 

[tajameka]

i hope its not too late to post but i have the SAME problem..or used to have the same problem...Neutrogena Visibly Even daily moisturizer with spf 15 works like magic! i started noticing an improvement in my skin the very next day after i used it! it really does even out ur skin tone...also...

Palmer's eventone skin success skin discoloration fade cream works...but it takes longer than Neutrogena to see the results

i also heard the Aveeno positively radiant moisturizing lotion works great!

 

[Michee]

Thanks great info

 

[serina1077]

Dark spots on the face is a problem for most African/American women. What saved my face was an exfoliant and have used it for almost five years now. It took 15 years off my appearance in the first 3 months, buffed off my crow's feet, dark spots and reduced even big wrinkles a lot. So far it's the best quality and value I've found. If you find a better one, please post it for me. This is really my only beauty secret.

Blessings;

Serina

 

[foxybronx]

I have two life savers..

1. Is juice beauty blemish control serum. It has all, natural ingredients gives my skin a glow, clears up my acne scars and prevents acne. It will be a staple forever.

2. Tri-luma you can get this by RX, it works fast for clearing acne marks.

Please do not forget to use a sunscreen over 30. I personally use SPF 55! The marks will come right back and darken without proper sunscreen.

 

[tajameka]

NADiNOLA skin fade creme extra strength formula is the BEST i have ever tried. it beats neutrogena and palmer's. it's awesome!

 

[Jaap]

this is quite interesting, also time will heal the scars, it all depends on how deep they are.

scrubbing your face will also help it fade away and eventually disappear quicker than doing nothing ;p

 

[serina1077]

Don't you think that scrubbing would be faster than just letting time go by? Also I have not tried the fade creams, I don't know how good they are, but then my scars are now long gone.

serina1077

 

[hellokittysmom]

I'm using boots botanics skin brightening line and have seen results in just a week! it really has made the spots less noticeable and they're starting to shrink and fade away! I think the toner is the best! definitely try it and it's cheap!

 

[ChicitaGatita]

Hi

I use two prescription which my dermo prescribed (but can be prescribed by a GP - at least here in Australia). Retina-A which as you prob already know helps exfoliate the skin and refine the skin, and Hydroquinone (4%) which lightens and evens the skin tone. But as other people have said it's not necessarily suitable for people with darker skin so check with your doctor.

 

[rowantree]

I'm so glad I clicked on this discussion! I have a lot of brown spots on my face - some from sun, some from previous acne. I was checking out the Makeup Artists Choice glycolic peel and was wondering...could I go ahead and use the 40%? I have used hydroquinone in the past with absolutely no results other than breaking out. I also used an entire bottle of Olay Definity because it promised to fade the brown spots and didn't work. What's everyone's opinion? Could I just jump to the 40% or does the 30% take care of the spots? Thank you!

 

[aprilpgb22]

wow, u all have great advice.. thanks for posting answers because i have beenfighting dark spots for years.

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by monniej /img/forum/go_quote.gif i've been using a few products that seem to be doing the trick.
1. philosophy microdelivery mini peel pads w/lactic acid - 2 weekly

2. flori roberts enlighten perfect tone cleansing foam - 1 daily, usually am

3. aveeno clear complexion foaming cleanser - 1 daily, usually pm to remove makeup

4. flori roberts enlighten perfect tone skin prep toner - 2 daily, am &amp; pm

since my skin is oily i've been skipping the moisturizer this summer and it's working very well.

i've been using aveeno forever just to keep the acne in check. i've been using the philosphy pads about a month and noticed a difference in my skin tone and texture after a week. stopped using my concealor after 2 weeks. i've been using the flori roberts products about a week and noticed a difference almost immediately. hope this helps!

man, i just read my earlier post and i don't use any of these products anymore! wow!~i guess i really am a skincare junkie!

i'm curerntly using dermalogica daily microfoliant and mama lotion for just about everything! lol~

 

[tajameka]

Originally Posted by rowantree /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm so glad I clicked on this discussion! I have a lot of brown spots on my face - some from sun, some from previous acne. I was checking out the Makeup Artists Choice glycolic peel and was wondering...could I go ahead and use the 40%? I have used hydroquinone in the past with absolutely no results other than breaking out. I also used an entire bottle of Olay Definity because it promised to fade the brown spots and didn't work. What's everyone's opinion? Could I just jump to the 40% or does the 30% take care of the spots? Thank you! Hi. i dont if this wud be of much help, but i had dark spots and Neutrogena Visibly Even moisturizer worked for me. it took a long time, but it did work overtime