Have you ever wondered why you seem to be struggling with hyperpigmentation more than others? Well trust us, hyperpigmentation doesn’t spare anyone. It affects all of us differently depending on our skin tone. From the lightest skin tone to the darkest we have all been affected in one way or another. Our struggles may look different and that’s why depending on your skin tone, the way you prevent and treat hyperpigmentation will look a little different. 

The skin care industry is inundated with the next trending ingredients. For those of us with mature skin it can be a confusing space to navigate. From Korean beauty to the Green beauty community, there is always a new product with the newest fad ingredient. Skincare doesn’t have to be overwhelming and can actually be quite simple when you stick with a few time tested and scientifically proven ingredients that never let us down in an anti-aging skincare routine. 

Written by: Courtney Long

Licensed esthetician 

A not so obvious solution to managing your oil production-

More Oil.

Yes, I know. Sounds crazy. But your skin will go into emergency mode to protect itself by producing more oil if it isn’t sufficiently moisturized. Oils can help regulate your sebaceous glands by balancing and maintaining the moisture in your skin (therefore creating a positive feedback loop to your skin).