BEST Moisturizers for Hyperpigmentation

Vitamin F helps to decrease hyperpigmentation and is one of the most important ingredients when looking for a moisturizer. In this video, we will review the best moisturizers for hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
You want to use a moisturizer rich in Vitamin F aka Linoleic acid & Alpha-Linolenic Acid when you are trying to correct hyperpigmentation because Vitamin F has pigment reduction abilities, increases cell turn over rate, is anti-inflammatory, increases skin barrier health, and decreases transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Moisturizer choice is super important because it can affect product penetration, efficacy, and side effects of the treatment product.
In the context of hyperpigmentation Fatty acids have effects on tyrosinase. Unsaturated fatty acids inhibit tyrosinase activity and can help fight hyperpigmentation.
Here are a few of my favorite moisturizers rich in Vit F:
Light Moisturizers:
Acure shop-links.co/172950788039416...
Inkey List Hemp Moisturizer shop-links.co/172950745592910...
Liquid Gold shop-links.co/172950760426936...
First Aid Beauty UltraRepairAir shop-links.co/172950764852000...
Honest Beauty shop-links.co/172950768319204...
Medium Moisturizers:
EltaMD PM shop-links.co/172950774859028...
Paula's choice omega complex moisturizer shop-links.co/172950776749543...
Drunk Elephant's F Balm
Heavy Moisturizers:
Ceramedx shop-links.co/172950780259708...
Naturium plant rich Ceramide shop-links.co/172950781601734...
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair shop-links.co/172950783669858...
Oils:
Ghosts Democracy shop-links.co/172950780685087...
The Ordinary Vit F shop-links.co/172950775953039...
The easiest way to identify if a moisturizer is rich in Vitamin F is to look for formulas that specifically advertise omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content, such as Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex moisturizer, $35, Biossance Squalane + Omega repair cream, $58 or Drunk Elephants F-Balm- $52
Of note plant, nut, and seed oils with high unsaturated fatty acid concentrations work as well. Sunflower, safflower, evening primrose, rose-hip seed, and flaxseed oils all have particularly high concentrations of linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acids.
Some of the research studies mentioned(there are many just 3 listed below):
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19322...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12172...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16232...
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I am so excited that you provide options that are cruelty free! It’s so difficult finding good recommendations for skin of color that are also cruelty free! Thank you!

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[@problemami]

omg so i picked up the paula's choice after i heard you on another video to look for unsaturated fatty acids on your moisturizer, im so glad this confirmed i did my research right

[@mizrilya]

Thank you for breaking down this video for light, medium and high hydration. The variation of price ranges is very helpful

[@standingstare]

that feeling when you are already using one of these moisturizers 💕

[@newsygirlcb]

Absolutely love your videos! So informative, authentic and relatable. I’m dark-skinned and suffer from hyperpigmentation that’s only gotten worse since my pregnancies. This is the first time anyone, even dermatologists I’ve seen have broken down Vitamin F. Thanks so much. I’ve ordered Naturium on your advice! You should have a million followers!

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Ive been in the beauty biz for 25 yrs and have never heard a derm talk of Vitamin F. Sorry so late to this one but just found your channel this evening and have been binge watching. What a plethora of information you share with us. Thank you so much!!

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Thank you, Dr. Alexis!! I will incorporate vitamin F in my routine!

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[@jennifernettles3240]

I wanted to let you guys know that the brand Alastin has a great moisturizer that has linoleic acid in it as well. I use to faithfully! It’s a smooth consistency and I’d consider it a medium hydrating moisturizer. It’s called “Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with TriHex Technology “

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We need a list of top 10 ingredit for hyperpigmentation by the queen herself. 👸🏾

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Your recommendations have been a game changer for me!!! I have mature, dry skin and live in the desert. The Ceremedx is incredible at night and top with evening primrose oil a few nights a week. I swear my fine lines and crepeyness around my laugh lines are shallower the next day! I switch back and forth between the Paulas Chouce and Naturium for day use and they play beautifully under makeup! Thankyou so much! No one else mentioned these vit.f products and they ROCK!!!

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So, I just checked my email and I saw Paula's Choice send me an something and they were featuring your favorite moisturizer 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Great info! Would love to see more black-owned skincare brands highlighted in these videos

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I was just looking for a new moisturizer. Greatly appreciate your knowledge and the supporting research articles. 💜

[@skincarecataloger]

Glad to see Liquid Gold on this list. I was planning on getting this when the weather gets warm. For now, I’ll just add a few drops of rosehip oil to my moisturizer. Thanks for this video.

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Hope you enjoyed it!

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This is so helpful - thank you, Dr. Alexis! ❤️

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ceejae2349]

I have not understood the whole Vit F and hyperpigmentation battle so well, until now. Thank you so much. The way you explain things is so easy to understand. Can we use these on the rest of our bodies where there's hyperpigmentation as well?

[@haidehollins]

I got a larger bottle of oil but I just added it to my body moisturizer so I could use it faster. Thanks for dropping so many gems!

[@hanojo6098]

The best &maby the first one who covered the difference between moisturizers . Thanks

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such an informative video! thanks you Dr. Stephens! Also, your skin is literally a walking billboard for your business and expertize :)

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Ive heard really good things about the Paulas choice moisturizer I think I might have to get it!

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Love Stratia’s Liquid Gold, just got my 2nd bottle. Glad to hear it made the list🙂

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I use organic Tamanu oil as moisturizer, it has a good amount of vitamin F and fades my scars!

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Can I have the name of brand,please ?

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@@biancajames2351 Sheaterra

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How long it took to fade your acne scars?

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Thank you for commenting this, looking into before I got out and purchase a $60 moisturizer 😭

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Could you possibly continue with these type of videos with cleansers, toners and serum recommendations please. Thank you

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Would you be able to do a review on the best Black-owned skincare brands? I would absolutely love that!

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This video is so, so helpful! Thank you so much for putting this together. My husband needs some help with sunspots and I've been putting together a simple skin care routine (he's already seeing some results--yay!) I've been wondering which moisturizer is best...I'm so excited to have some options!

[@rosiet253]

I’m in the same boat. Did you find something that works for the sunspots? And what moisturizer does he like? My husband needs something that is easy and effective. Thanks!

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Thank you so much!! ❤️ I was literally searching for moisturizers this morning!

[@blackbarbie0624]

I want to Thank you so much Dr. Alexis!! I saw this video almost 3 months ago and decided to take your advice and try 1 of your recommended moisturizers. At 1st I bought the "Honest Beauty daily calm light weight moisturizer".. tried that for a couple of weeks & decided I liked it but it was not enough moisturizer on certain parts of my face, I then bought "Honest Beauty deep hydration face cream".. man the combination of both of these moisturizers is a game changer for me. I got more than I bargained for. I know this video was geared more towards fighting hyperpigmentation.. but switching moisturizers actually cleared up my skin!! I had no idea the previous moisturizer I was using (with fragrance) was the cause of my breakouts. To combat my acne I use to use mary Kay's acne treatment gel all over my forehead & t-zone DAILY, morning & night (that would help dry out the pimples). I no longer have to slather that gel all over my forehead lol. My forehead is clear without it. I was talking to my husband about it last night and told him I have to come back and write a review! It's the clear skin for mmeeee😂. I'm so pleased with my skin u just don't understand. Thank u, thank u, thank u❤❤❤

[@robertaharris1337]

Dr. Stephens, thank you!! Love your channel! For the body (versus the face), can you please recommend a deep moisturizer, like those in this video, but for aging body skin issues (thin skin, dry skin, elasticity) and explain how to use retinoids on the upper arms and the legs and dry skin cell turnover on the body. Thank you.

[@erica12345689]

I have sensitive combination skin, sometimes oily & sometimes dry. Currently on acne medication that drys out skin. Followed her instructions & got the eltamd & love it !!! It’s comes out like a gel but doesn’t leave your face with a greasy appearance.

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Would love to see an updated version of this video!! Thank you!!

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You’re a bad b. And I say this with all the respect in my heart. I so value the info you are sharing with people, it’s detailed, thorough, giving price points, full products list AND so much knowledge backed science and research you also include in the description box!! Thank you, it feels like you are making medicine more accessible. It feel like you truly truly just want to help people out. You make me feel pride as a fellow black girl.

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😂❤

[@pappyone6062]

I am LOVING your videos Dr. Stephens! As a physician myself (gyn) I love that your information is backed by research and that you actually know what you are talking about. And I love that you have experience with these products. I am Caucasian but I’m Mediterranean with light to light-medium olive skin which tans very easily. I tan if I even look at the sun with sunscreen on! I don’t mind that but it causes old hyperpigmentation to pop up a little. I had a TCA peel a couple years ago (by a very good derm) which caused bad PIH which we treated with hydroquinone but those areas can hyperpigment with sun exposure. I also have dry skin and love my La Mer at night so maybe I’ll try the oil but which of these creams do you use? Thanks for all your hard work. You are a gem! And your skin is stunning!! I hope your mom is doing well. Mine was diagnosed with breast cancer (but DCIS thankfully) last year. Still all clear one year later.

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Thank you Dr. Stephens. This is a master class on how to present dermatological information on KZbin!!!

[@Vase357]

Thank you for all your content and the focus on darker skin 💕💕

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You are such a gem! I absolutely love this video, thank you for giving us this vital information!!! 😊❤️

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Glad it was helpful!

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Yes, Liquid gold! 🙌 It has helped my skin so much. I use it in the AM under my sunscreen and under my heavier Pyungkang Yul moisturizer in the evening.

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Hi! Which Pyungkang Yul cream are you using? Is it the intensive repair cream?

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Thank you Dr Stephens, we love you!

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I just stopped my husband from using hydroquinone. This video came right on time. Thank you. 😃

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[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you so much❤️

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Omg thank you I'm looking for a moisturizer.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

No problem!!

[@UnpredictableAri]

None of her list has SPF tho smh

[@l.a.w.79]

I got two. A light moisturizer for day and a heavy one for nighttime 🎉🎉 Thanks for this info!

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Dr. Alexis dropping those gems !! thanks for the information

[@sarahherbert85]

This was literally meant to be! Ok, I was just "Googling" how to help my sunspots and what products to buy...I'm literally on the hunt for a new moisturizer bc I'm almost outta mine. When I decided to take a break & watch a lil KZbin. And NO JOKE this was the 1st video in my feed!!!🙆🏼‍♀️ So, THANK YOU Dr. Alexis🙏🏼💖

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KZbin is a little scary in a good way sometimes.

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How to orders the products

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I absolutely love your informative videos Dr Alexis! ❤️ The only thing I’m missing is products from any European brands since it’s really hard to find these American products here.

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Dr. Stephens, you are a treasure! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us!! ❤️

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Oooo thanks for this video 🙌🏽 & thank you for showing us pics of the products 👍🏽

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Yesss my favorite dermatologist posted! 🤎 I’m so excited to watch, I needed this. Thank you! 🥰

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You have been a blessing in educating me about my skin 💕💕

[@alvararichards1445]

Vitamin F never heard of it. Thank you Dr. Alexis for all the free and honest information. God Bless!!

[@a.k.salazr]

Thank you for adding vegan and cruelty free options! I can’t thank you enough Dr. 🥺

[@WeightLosswithPCOS]

So glad that I found your channel cause now I know what products to use to help get rid of my dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Thanks for explaining what the ingredients are for and why we need to read labels on our skincare products! 💕

[@pollyg8160]

Please help,i didnt watch that one,am so very disappointed by many products as am prone to acne,i have almost tried everything.😭

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Been hoping for this to be released

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I loooooove the clear and simple way to explain the topics

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Appreciate every single video you post!! Thank you for the thorough detailed information it means a lot 💪💝✨✨✨

[@xoJASAMI]

This is the video I’ve been needing and wanting! Since it’s the winter time! TYSM!

[@tjc8422]

Taking an evening primrose oil supplement orally has been life changing but it never occurred to me to use it directly on my skin as well! Thank you for your endless knowledge and honest product reviews

[@deborahcage1953]

I used to take Evening Primrose for Menstrual cramps. It worked miracles in alleviating the pain. I also noticed that my fingernails grew rapidly and beautifully. Good stuff! I'll have to try it externally as well!

[@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop]

It broke me out for some reason but rosehip oil is a godsend for me!

[@latashasmith1778]

Same I take a multivitamin with omega 3,6 and 9

[@MamaGreyzziel]

First time I've heard of this vitamin F. Thanks doc, I've been waiting for this video for weeks 😊😍

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Your voice is so soothing and your way to deliver information is 💯💯💯