Skincare for melanin-rich skin and hyperpigmentation.
Melanin-rich skin has real strengths - but it's also more prone to dark marks. When irritated, the skin can produce extra pigment that lingers long after the original problem heals. Managing it is mostly about being gentle and consistent.
A simple, protective routine
- 1Cleanse
Use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser morning and night.
- 2Treat
Add targeted ingredients a few times a week, introduced one at a time.
- 3Moisturise
Keep the skin barrier strong with daily moisture.
- 4Protect
Broad-spectrum sunscreen every single day. The most important step for managing dark spots.
Ingredients worth knowing
Helps even tone and supports the skin barrier - generally well tolerated.
Brightens and helps fade marks over time. Introduce slowly.
Not optional. Look for formulas made not to leave a white cast on deep skin.
Can help fade marks, but overdoing it irritates skin and can make pigmentation worse.
For textured skin
Hydration and barrier support do more for smoothness than aggressive scrubbing. Harsh physical scrubs often irritate and worsen both texture and marks.
An honest note
Persistent dark spots, sudden changes, or anything that worries you are worth showing to a dermatologist, who can rule out other causes and recommend stronger options safely. This guide is general education, not medical advice - and patch testing new products is always wise.
Not sure which skin type you have? Take the bare-face test first, then come back here.
Frequently asked.
- What causes dark spots on Black and brown skin?
- Most often post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: the skin makes extra pigment after a spot, scratch or irritation heals. Daily sunscreen and gentle products are the main ways to prevent and fade them.
- How do I fade hyperpigmentation?
- Be gentle, be consistent, and protect daily with SPF. Ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C help over weeks of regular use; harsh scrubs and over-exfoliation usually make marks worse.
- Which sunscreen has no white cast?
- Look for formulas designed for deep skin - often tinted, or chemical rather than heavy mineral ones. Always test a stripe on the jawline before committing.