How to use vitamins for dark spots?Updated a year ago
You won’t achieve the skin-clarifying effects of these vitamins by just piling them on - in fact, using too much too soon can make your dark spots worse. At the same time, combining a few ingredients, like retinol and vitamin C, is shown to provide fantastic results. With that in mind, here’s how to combine and use vitamins for dark spots while keeping your skin safe.
- One at a time: By only introducing one new skincare product at a time, you can reduce your chances of irritation that can worsen pigmentation. It’ll also allow you to better evaluate the efficacy of each product.
- Consider slow introductions and patch testing: This is another method that will help you avoid negative reactions. First, patch test new products on other parts of your body. Then introduce them to the face by only using it once every few days to start.
- Be watchful: Pay close attention to signs of irritation, especially while trialing new products. Irritation contributes to the formation of dark spots, so you need to avoid it as much as possible.
- Be selective: Many skincare ingredients enhance each other, but we suggest you focus on a small curation of ingredients and vitamins. Piling everything on can overwhelm the skin. We recommend the following:
- Daytime vitamin C dose: Enjoy vitamin C’s protective ability by using it in the AM - just splash on some water and apply directly. Follow it up with sunscreen.
- Nighttime vitamin A dose: Use your vitamin A in the PM, since night is ideal for self-repair. Apply to cleansed, damp skin. If your skin isn’t sensitive, consider an AHA cleanser for added renewal. Finish your routine with moisturizer - ideally one enhanced by niacinamide.
- SPF it up: Really, don’t forget sunscreen! Sunscreen is a must in the daytime since unprotected sun exposure is one of the major causes of dark spots.
- Layer carefully: Feeling confused about how to put everything together? Check out our complex skincare layering guide for a clear explanation. You can also get in touch with us for individualized suggestions!