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Hyperpigmentation (post-acne marks)
Products formulated around the ingredients evidence ties to fading post-acne marks.
483
Products
13
Key actives profiled
5
Rated strong evidence
36
Sources behind them
Before you buy anything
AHA exfoliant
People with broken or actively inflamed skin or a prior reaction to AHAs; follow the FDA sun-alert guidance and product directions
AHA exfoliant (gentle)
People with broken or actively inflamed skin or a prior reaction to AHAs; follow the FDA sun-alert guidance and the product directions
Vitamin B3
Anyone who develops flushing, stinging, or allergy from the finished product; sensitive skin may tolerate lower-strength formulas better
What has evidence behind it
Evidence level and source count come from independently reviewed claims- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Exfoliates dead cells for smoother, brighter texture
- Products
- 18 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Exfoliates surface scale and can make rough texture feel smoother
- Products
- 31 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Authorized or prescription formulations can treat acne or inflammatory lesions of rosacea, depending on jurisdiction
- Products
- 1 product
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 2 sources
- What it does
- Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas
- Products
- 422 products
Products that actually contain them
Farmstay
Farmstay, Collagen Water Full Moist Rolling Eye Serum, 0.84 fl oz (25 ml)
Vitamin B3
Mary & May
Mary & May, White Collagen Cleansing Foam, 5.07 fl oz (150 ml)
Vitamin B3
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Derma Factory
[DERMA FACTORY] Wrinkle Vital Blending Serum 30ml
Vitamin B3
FULLY
FULLY Green Tomato Smoothie Lip Scrub 12g
AHA exfoliant
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