Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a term used to describe the marks or scars left behind after trauma to the skin. One of the main culprits is breakouts, as the inflammation disrupts the melanin in your skin, leaving a mark. This marking will look different from person to person depending on your skin tone, but the colour can range from red to brown.
No scarring or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will completely fade overnight, but we have lots of products that can help to brighten the appearance of this discolouration over time and reduce uneven skin texture.
Using AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) will help to dissolve the glue holding dead skin cells together, encouraging cell turnover and allowing brighter skin to come through, while vitamin A and {retinoids} work from the inside out to speed up collagen production. This helps with a multitude of skincare concerns, including targeting uneven skin texture and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
In this guide, {Cult Concierge} expert {Sarah} has outlined her recommended morning and evening {skin care} routines to help you get rid of hyperpigmentation, including the best products for {hyperpigmentation} at every step. Many of the products from the morning routine can be used again in the evening, so you only need to invest in a handful of products to see you through the day and night.