i have pigmented spots on my face. how can i remove them?

Answer 1

Use St.Ives Apricot scrub, or Clean and clear daily facile scrub, or Clearasil cleaning pads.

Answer 2

There are several kinds of hyper-pigmentation "spots" that can occur on your skin. Some are hereditary, others are from sun exposure, and still other can be caused by hormones! I think they age a person, more then any wrinkles or sagging does.
If you have dark spots that looked raised they can be removed at the dermatologists by freezing, or burning. This works very well, the freezing is less painful.
If it is splotchy (looks like coffee splashed on your skin sorta)
that can be malasma, and is usually hormonal. That one is really hard to get rid of and frustrating. You can try the"fade creams" but I had really good success after years of those with a face peel containing THC. After that peel, all the malasma from my cheeks were gone!
Some of the other discolorations that don't fall into those two categories can be treated with Fraxal Lasers.
It is very important, after these treatments to get an excellent quality sunscreen that blocks UVB/UVA every day.

Answer 3

You should see a dermatologist because there are many conditions that can cause hyperpigmentation(or melasma) including sun exposure, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and certain anti-epilepsy drugs. There are many treatment options from over the counter skin lightening creams to laser treatments. My doctor wrote a prescription for HYDROQUINONE(the most common skin lightening product) but then I found out that insurance doesn't cover treatment for melasma because it's considered to be "cosmetic"(just FYI) The tiny tube of cream that my Dr prescribed was $118(!) So I found a comparable over-the-counter product at Walmart for $5(look in the African American skin product section for "skin lightening" or "skin bleaching" products- and look for HYDROQUINONE and SUNSCREEN in the ingredients). I use Palmer's Skin Success® Eventone® Fade Cream but there are dozens of other products in all price ranges.

It's important to EXFOLIATE, LIGHTEN and PROTECT which means USE A GOOD SUNSCREEN DAILY and wear a hat. It'll take at least a couple of months to start to see results so don't lose heart :) Once you've achieved results, stop the lightening part of your regimen... but never, ever stop the *SUNSCREEN*SUNSCREEN*SUNSCREEN* because the dark spots will come back if you're not vigilant ;)

Answer 4

I really like Paula's Choice Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion. It has hydroquinone which is a melanin (pigment) inhibitor and Alpha Hydroxy Acid which is a gentle exfoliant. Chemical peels are an option, but they are expensive. You might also want to consider an at-home microdermabrasion kit like Neutrogena's. And yes, definitely a daily sunscreen of at least SPF15.
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Answer 5

There are toning or/and bleaching creams that can lighten the pigmented spots and even the complexion. General facial care should follow the clean, tone and moisturize routine tough. Be sure the choose products that match your skin type, dry or oily or combination.

Answer 6

i heard physician's choice pHaze 13 pigment bar is good for lightening pigmentation. takes some time to see results but the product has pretty good reviews. you can try doing a search on google

Answer 7

Try Proactive it worked for Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, and P.Diddy

Answer 8

http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/by-by-blemish.htm