As someone with melanin-rich skin, hyperpigmentation has always been my greatest skin nemesis. In my teens, I really suffered with it. I had patches on my face, arms and back, and was left with stubborn dark marks after any sort of blemish—some of which would take what felt like a lifetime to fade. I've tried so much of what the market has to offer to try to get rid of these unmovable marks, so I feel like I am a credible source of knowledge when it comes to what works and what doesn't.
In my quest to find the perfect cocktail of pigmentation-eliminating products, I first set my sights on several vitamin C treatments. While its brightening power can't be denied, there are levels to the vitamin C game, and I've found that it only truly works to its full potential when encapsulated and used in conjunction with other products. Otherwise, it barely does anything for my skin.
