Your COMPLETE Hyperpigmentation Skincare Routine! | Fix Dark Spots | Skincare Made Simple

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[@Riddhimarastogi894]

When it comes to my dull skin, the only things that worked were the riceberry face serum and sunscreen by littleextrrea. They are very moisturizing. They make my face skin hydrated, and with regular use, you can see the difference yourself. They give a shine to the skin and are so lightweight that they get easily absorbed, giving maximum results. Their texture is not oily at all and works well with my skin. Vitamin C in it helps brighten my complexion, and niacinamide helped fade my dark spots. Overall, I would rate them a solid 9 after using them for 2 months.

[@AanyaRajputGZB]

Thanks mam. My dull skin is appearing fresh and glowing with using the rice berry face serum.

[@Catluvsdogs]

A combo of tretinoin and hydroquinone really changed my life. I had horrible melasma. I added in a couple of these at a time with my others and I have the clearest skin now. This was the first video I watched 8 months ago when I began this journey. So thank you so much for these videos.

[@stardustsparkles22]

Where do you get hydroquinone? It's not allowed in my country. Causes cancer so be careful!

[@simarnagra5060]

Can you please tell me that Which product you choose in which hydroquinone and Tretinoin found

[@nicoleonfeels]

Definitely need this, as soon as I get rid of my acne 🤯

[@safam849]

The best and most concise video I've seen on this topic! Thank you for the wonderful budget friendly recommendations. 🤩

[@rosalindadavila7468]

This a fantastic video thanks. Question what do you recommend for arm? I have some brown spots or age spots on a little up my wrist .

[@donnagreulich2378]

Azeleic acid gave me red spots. now I have to get rid of those.

[@patriciavillagomez5645]

What do you recommend for oily skin.. moisturizer and foundation..

[@joycej9415]

Thanks so much this is really helpful! I will start adding these into my routines next week. I do wonder how long I should give it before I decide I might try a stronger Retinol?

[@suchhina9049]

Dr Maren you are blessing 🙌 🙏 ✨️

[@irmacruz7771]

Very helpful Thank you!!

[@evelynbaitz2732]

Thank you so much for all the list of products recommendation. Could I use these moisturizers (Aveno and/elf cream) for my 15 and 10 yr old daughters?

[@eduvigishiciano6889]

Hi🌟🌟🌟🌟thank you for recommendation,l ve melasma for long time l need this product , thank another one

[@donitasinozich1039]

Have you done a video on foundation for 70 +ladies?

[@moussoutv3516]

Hello budget can you please do a video about how to remove dark spot on legs please 🙏🏾

[@lamianyctophilia6269]

Can you please talk about KP skin? I"m suffering

[@alissabertucci5426]

I have a question about my skin care routine. I have dry patchy spots of my cheeks that I would like to get rid of. I want to try using the Cerave renewing SA cleanser in my morning routine. Right now I use Cerave hydrating facial cleanser in the morning. My question is : can I use Cerave renewing SA cleanser in the morning followed by my Cerave vitamin C… and at night time use the Cerave Hydrating cleanser followed by my retinoid .. ? What’s your thoughts.. my over all goal is to smoothen the texture of my skin and get ride of the wrinkles and line under my eyes that are very evident when I apply make up.

[@mayquelmoro1010]

Is the aveeno intensive cream approved for sensitive skin ?

[@allinkedupalways4163]

Would you really suggest this entire line for a 16 year old?

[@latashaduncan6071]

What step would the arbutin be?

[@MG-tl9hb]

Will this routine help with discoloration of scars?

[@rebikasiwa8143]

Thanks

[@samiarahman9652]

Mem i have dry skin..A lot of the time the skin on the face rises..i Don't use any kind of moisturizer for dry skin type..Please help me out..what should i use..how to get a glowing skin..?

[@lindahulse5734]

Any thoughts on glutithione?

[@lilt1317]

Brilliant as always.

[@hhsh2186]

Doctor i have black color in the corner of my lips and also black color in my uppet lip what should i do? 😥😥😥

[@tejasviadepu4359]

Can we use these products even for neck and around the mouth discoloration?

[@theatomicreality]

yes

[@ashlynnspence7662]

Dark spots like from a healing popped blemish??

[@lbf1231]

Vitamin C is great, however, the one you recommend has a ph that does not allow it to be ineffective.

[@db-gb5xi]

I'd check out her vitamin c video that she linked in the description box and her vit c recommendations on her shop my shelf page.

[@lbf1231]

@@db-gb5xi I checked out the video and vitamin c recommendations from her my shelf page. Both the La Roche Posay and Cerave Vitamin Cs are budget friendly, but completely ineffective due to their ph, so they will not help with hyperpigmentation. The other Vitamin C recommendation is Skinceuticals, which has the correct ph but not budget friendly. I don't know anything about the Vichy Vit C, however, its third ingredient is alcohol, which is very drying.

[@db-gb5xi]

@@lbf1231I understand. I know a couple skin care folks who like the Vichy one. They also have an anti-aging peptide c products as well in those stupid glass ampoules you have to break open and that's another one I've seen recommended. There are also all of the CEF dupes and the vit c derivatives. There are a lot of derms on Shop My Shelf who have vit c products that they recommend though who also have channels here. I'd mention Dr Dray but she doesn't like vitamin c. Though she has lot of videos on hyperpigmentation including her top 10 ingredients to fade it.

[@lbf1231]

@@db-gb5xi I watch Dr. Dray also and love her. Angie from Hot & Flashy is my vitamin C guru. It just gets me upset when a doctor recommends a product that is not effective.

[@db-gb5xi]

@@lbf1231 Dr Shereene Idriss did a video on vit c a few months ago you might like if you haven't seen it already. I tend to send people to Angie when they have mature skin questions.

[@andreabrenes6323]

I really really appreciate this type of videos when real dermatologist shows how to take care our skin but without breaking the bank 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pamelalalaable]

The number of products used would definitely break my bank! 😢😢😢

[@Popea0128]

I’m 46 and I’ve had really bad sun damage on my face and melasma on my neck for years. I was very skeptical but IT WORKS! Mine is fading. I used the tranexamic acid 5%, “the ordinary niaminicide 10%+1% zinc and the ordinary alpha Arbutrin 2% HA. Trust me on this. Amazing products especially the tranexamic!!

[@ewshamahmud5914]

Where can available this products in Bangladesh

[@lydiajohnson7614]

Do a video on stretch marks or helping saggy/loose body skin PLEASE

[@nazakhtar8189]

I would love to have a skin care for hyperpigmentation and anti-aging together morning and nite routine. A cocktail of both routines.

[@tamaraherman6209]

ditto!!

[@bazzy8376]

me too. can i combine the Naturium with the vitamin C with salicylic acid?

[@ClarissaKP0Phloic]

please do a full skincare routine for people with *red & sensitive skin* (but no acne) on a budget 😭

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

Rosacea 😔😔😔

[@monicarose2135]

I use the azaleic acid for redness, it works for that too.

[@patriciakelley8008]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed - concise explanation, affordable product recommendations and instructions for their use.

[@alysabelcristobal8566]

When you have hyperpigmentation from acne but you are student and broke 😂😭

[@MsOhsusanna]

Love the easy access to the products and explanation on how to use them.

[@SusieRodena]

I would like a video like this but for rosacea skin care routine and anti-aging at the same time. I’m 50 years old. Great video as always. Thanks for your help and advices.

[@stardustsparkles22]

Try tea tree oil and raw honey with a bit of raw yogurt. Test on patch on wrist and dilute oils with another oil

[@livecreatelaugh2332]

So helpful! I’ve been thinking about switching my skin care routine because I’ve developed stubborn dark spots on my chin area and my current routine isn’t doing anything to make it go away. This video is so timely! Thanks, Doc! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisah4425]

I've started using Queen Natural 7in1 White and Bright Super Serum .. has several of your top ingredients included! Yay!

[@db-gb5xi]

That's a Penn Smith Skincare favorite.

[@jeffanyfigueroa3359]

Nice

[@debrajackson1480]

Thank you! Saw a dermatologist one time. She prescribed Tretinoin but gave me absolutely no direction or information on the best way to use it. Your videos are extremely educational and so helpful. Definitely subscribed. 😊

[@bel_sweetbelsbel9418]

Thank you! I had really dark discoloration on my face. Not even a heavy foundation would make my skin look even. I thought nothing could lighten it till I saw your video. I jumped on Amazon to purchase the CeraVé serum. Just in 2 weeks, I noticed a huge difference. My dark blotches lightened so much that I could now cover it with makeup, and my complexion looks even.

[@nahiyazarmin3912]

How are you using this product?

[@mojeda805]

Dr.locke we need a hair video! Your hair is amazing!

[@endlessstudent]

Thank you for these videos!! Please do a video on aging (menopausal) skin that still gets acne/rosacea and age spots!!

[@mehfil2011]

This is one of the BEST videos on the topic I have seen so far. So easy to follow, budget friendly solution to skin problems. Thank you so much!

[@pegasus514]

i was surfing skincare videos. i came across this video. just recently i have been experiencing hyperpigmentation. the date of the video was my 79th B'day. What a gift, and we haven't even met. :)

[@thuylinhthitran3324]

Very bad for your skin health

[@fcvb02]

I been waiting for a vid for this.

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

Yay! Can't wait for you to see it :)

[@lalas2707]

same

[@pamborja7598]

@@TheBudgetDermatologist Hi!:) Im a new subscriber and I find your videos very helpful! I would just like to ask if it is necessary to use toner before applying any treatments on the face? and if yes, what can you recommend?:) Thank you very much!

[@vickidewar6500]

Silly question: my age spots are on my arms, not my face. Can I use the same products?

[@kristinabrooks2245]

@@TheBudgetDermatologist I’ve watched both videos and love them! Just want to make sure this works for what is commonly called liver spots? Or would those need a more aggressive approach?

[@hoatruong7557]

In this video, you recommended the Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer, which has hyaluronic acid. In some of your other videos, a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid is not recommended when using a retinol product; instead, you recommended the La Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer. Could you please clarify this?

[@sassyt1545]

Ugh, I can’t stand Australian Gold. It makes my face itch like crazy.

[@nicolajustice9865]

I was so excited I hit play...play! Duh! 😂 I just love these videos! We want more videos Dr.! Thank you for deciphering through products so we can make wise decisions, and on a budget! 💗🙏🏻

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

You are welcome! Thanks for following along :)

[@pandp242242]

Please please upload more Dr. I wish you can upload every week. ❤️❤️ thank you for all your advice on skin care 🙏🏻

[@jacquelynwathen8676]

This was a fabulous video. Extremely helpful

[@amandafox29]

How would you manage something like this in addition to acne care?

[@thidanyein8315]

I’m so lucky I found you. 😭😭 Thank you for informative videos. 🙏🏿 Please do videos for body skin care and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on limbs.

[@jarekotrebski4193]

True about the ingredients but I’m shocked what actual products she recommends . 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@gracielalopez2316]

Any suggestions for the dry skin and flakiness that follows with use of tretinoin in the pm and vitamin c in the am despite moisturizer use? My face looks and feels like sand paper after only 3-4 days of use

[@christinekelly-rose303]

My favorite DR is baaaccckkkk!!

[@nat7891]

I have been using Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% religious for 3 months now. I see NO DIFFERENCE.

[@VanessaDiazNYC]

Thank you doctor!! I love the budget options, but would also be willing to pay more for better quality - if you could leave that choice too.

[@lg-yk2fj]

ahh 100 dollars is a bit over the budget for me but i still bought anyways (LOL). Although I've seen sm more expensive so thank you for keeping it cheap (as possible)!

[@sumisfoodcourt]

Very nice....... Lot of efforts u took for this fabulous content 👏 Love u😍😍😍😍

[@lizn9324]

@thebudgetdermatologist I love this video and appreciate you explaining the purpose and benefits of each ingredient as well as brands. I've struggled with dark spots and have tried these ingredients but it something is making it worse and producing new ones. I know Niacinamide and vitamin C is a must for dark spots but these ingredients seem to make my face very dry. The product recommendations seem to be for people with young acne skin. Can you do a video for 50 plus age group which tends to be more dry?

[@amurillohn]

OMG!!!!! It’s the best video that I’ve seen ever about this subject!!!! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!!! I just love how simple you put together the key information that we need!!!! THANKS 🙏🏼

[@nanastirt8611]

Is there any chance you could pick some products that we can purchase on Amazon so that I don’t have to pay shipping on all these products? Thank you for everything you do💕

[@sukanyachoudhury6174]

Hi...what about kojic acid?? Does it help in Malasma? What if we layer kojic acid with tranexamic acid then what is the order? First tranexamic acid and then kojic acid? I'm asking this because I'm from Indian and we have separate products here for kojic acid and tranexamic acid .

[@sharonjohnson3425]

You are young & beautiful such a smoke & mirror ! Put 40 years on you! I love your channel but the last one with dark spots was VERY VERY misleading.

[@neshkur3459]

So sad they dont sell naturium products in Europe :( thank you for this amazing video though!!

[@theatomicreality]

They ship to Europe on Amazon, the shipping is $10+ tho :(

[@fedelialyngwa4281]

Hello my skin is very dry, wrinkled and having melasma, freckles and dark spots. Please advice skincare products that is available here in India,North East. In fact all Indian products are available but I'm confused.

[@vickilindberg6336]

As someone who has been a natural, flaming redhead all my life, I'm having some issyes ketting go ahead t my "dark spots. " Freckles have always been part of me.

[@mojo3262]

Can you recommend another reasonably priced tranexamic acid in addition to Naturium? Thanks!

[@courtneyderouen]

I’ve seen reviews on the one from the Inkey List being really great.

[@terrehleota3650]

I'm from this small country American Samoa 🇦🇸 and I've been suffered with these dark spot in like 5 years now and I have no idea how to treat them coz I have zero ideas and how or where to order plus my skin is very sensitive please I really need help😭😢I already order lumispa to clean my acne everyday

[@taliabanda9073]

What are your thoughts on natural ingredients/home remedies to treating dark spots?

[@titan50505]

What about Adapalene Cream 0.1% for dark spots & hyperpigmentation treatment?

[@Acyevejxiiwbdhxieokebdjoqkq]

I have the following products. But the problem is I don’t know how to combine them for my hyperpigmentation skin conditions. Products that i have right now : (1) Cerave Foaming Face wash. (2) Kojic acid soap. (3) The ordinary Niacinamide serum. (4) The ordinary Alpha arbutin serum. (5) Good molecules discoloration serum. (6) The ordinary Gyclonic toner. (7)The ordinary Aha+bha peeling solution. (8) Admire mu skin Ultra-potent brightening serum. (9) Cerave Vitamin C serum. (10) Cerave Lotion. (11) The ordinary Azelaic acid. (12) Cerave Lotion. (13) Australia Gold botanical tinted Face spf 50. (14) Neutrogena hydro boost spf 50.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Who you callin “Dark Spot”? It’s black or maybe African American. Jeez!

[@lucys6223]

I’ve heard consuming soy worsens hyperpigmentation? Is this accurate? I was confused by your mention that soy topically helps to get rid of hyperpigmentation.

[@sandraibegbule7397]

Thank you for this video, very helpful. Can you do a review on Thayers witch hazel toner with rose water, would this be good for an acne prone combination to oily skin?

[@sbshormi4625]

Please suggest me any products which help me to remove hyperpigmentation with glowing my face, my skin is so dry,,so strongly suggest products that remove my pigmentation, as well as cleanser, moisture, sunscreen cream, glowing cream

[@WendorfPhD]

That cerave retinol works better than my tret for dark spots PIE it’s crazy. I can’t figure it out.

[@sefatura5590]

I was Afraid to Ordered the herbal medication for melasma, Now I understand that only herbal medication can cure such illnesses, i start seeing changes on time skin at the 2nd week of using the medication, it took me 1 month before the patches were gone completely.

[@anthonylewis62]

i looked up some of this stuff and its spendy, isnt there anything that is not gonna bust my wifes wallet??? i simply cant afford to pay 100 bucks for a cream, i do think i will go back to my grandmothers remedy for this

[@mun5660]

Hi, i have frequent pimples on my skin and they leave reddish spots for a long time. Could you suggest a cream/serum to remove these spots? I have a dry skin type

[@stardustsparkles22]

Only problem is hydroquinone is not legal in my country BC causes cancer 😳😳😳

[@dokenmeier2434]

I remember in a previous vitamin C video, you mentioned wanting to use a product that had packaging where the sun wouldn’t ruin the formula. Since that product has a glass container.. is it still effective?

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

It's kind of unstable actually.

[@sharonscott1776]

Can I use Tretinoin, Alpha Arbutin, Tranexemic acid at night in the same routine? Thank you

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

Thank you for all your efforts with this awesome video. I SO appreciate all this information and am about to put it to use. Thank you, Maren!!

[@mayamorabito1669]

Hi ☺️ is it working so far?

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

@@mayamorabito1669 yes! My dark spots have faded and my skin is in good health. I have been eating a healthy diet for years and drink water and coffee. I think diet is REALLY important. Otherwise i have to state that my dark spots are less noticeable and I feel great!

[@mayamorabito1669]

@@CharlesAvilaMeasInst great!! Thank you! So you are using the whole routine suggested here? Or part of it?

[@taticamacho7051]

Thanks! But do you know another good brand with traxenamic acid 5%, etc in Europe?

[@natalienetanya7401]

I hate Niacinamide. I'm allergic to it. I wish you had presented some Niacinamide free options.

[@illslickalbo]

I’m trying to take care of my skin my friend says it’s gay lol so I’m not taking care But thanks anyways boc 🙌

[@rawrlikejane]

this is nice, I recently bought Unspotted serum from Lion Pose and it has the best quality ingredients in one, have you tried it?

[@SuzyQ310]

I really appreciate the way you clearly explain the steps to a great routine. I ordered the Naturium tranexamic acid before I realized it is more for Melasma. I have age/ sun spots on my cheeks, am 59 and have dry sensitive skin. Would this be too strong for me? Again thank you for your advice.

[@monicarose2135]

I use it for hyperpigmentation; the fact it’s called an acid is misleading. I don’t find it irritating at all with my sensitive skin.

[@jo-annemurphy2921]

Thank you so much for this video. Everyone is always saying there's so many products out there to help dark spots well I've tried half of them and they haven't worked. So great to have knowledgeable, well-educated information

[@prohomespa108]

Which cerave produce? So many products, need for age spots or dark spots on face. About pea size. Cheers

[@elcehl]

More dark spot videos, especially with updated or newer products. Thank you

[@keenah1111]

so i apply the lotion sunscreen before putting on make up. what happens when the sunscreen protection expires and it's time to reapply the sunscreen lotion?? can't reapply it on top of make up to avoid messing it up. what would be the best solution? thank you

[@aliciahurst333]

Love the Australian gold ! not Aussie made as I’m Aussie

[@sadafasim-f1f]

Hi doctor i applied Traxamic acid on my skin without vit C it causes redness . Should i continue or stoped

[@teresaiosbaker8036]

Just found your page yesterday and omg where have you been for the last few years of my life!! You are an angel! Everything is so well thought out and explained amazingly!! Always explaining what goes good with what, exactly when to use products, and what exactly everything even does!! Bout to go drop so much money because I actually know what my skin needs now and what will work!!!

[@joysalon7779]

Can we also use toner along with these and what best toner youcan recommend for.hyperpigmentation routine

[@mun5660]

Hi, i wanted to know how is benzyl peroxide based products for spot treatment?