I don’t think I’m the only one who’s been experiencing extremely temperamental skin this winter. While my typically calm complexion tends to get super dry from December to March, I don’t usually see a whole lot of other activity. That’s not the case this year. I’ve had my eczema patches jump from my hands to my cheekbones, and a constellation of baby breakouts has taken up permanent residence on my right jawline and cheek. It’s taken weeks of tinkering with prescription creams and targeted treatments (along with several calming facials) to get my skin back to a neutral-ish point, and while we still have a few small pimple clusters and rough patches to address, I’m now left with the remnants of my very reactive winter skin. That means hyperpigmentation, and lots of it, which is where my lineup of brightening serums comes into play. In case you’re not familiar, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a certain type of discoloration that happens after skin injury like acne, eczema, or trauma (like picking at said breakouts). Essentially, it’s a deposit of extra melanin, the pigment responsible for your skin’s color, wherever your skin is freaking out. And while the mechanism between skin damage and your melanocytes going into overdrive is complex and a little long-winded, all you really need to know is that making those dark marks disappear (at least faster than they will naturally) takes some key ingredients and a whole lot of patience. In other words, nothing will happen overnight, but my vetted lineup of brightening products will help to lessen unwanted pigment and leave your complexion clear, glowy, and ready for spring.
