Discovered I have PCOS over 10 years ago and started dealing with almost permanent dark areas (acanthosis nigricans). These are a list of products I use that actually have an effect. (Skincare and supplements);
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1st Step: Face Wash
2nd Step: Toners
3rd Step: Actives
4th Step: Moisturizers & Sunscreen
1st Step: Face Wash
Very soothing, prepping your skin for the codes you’re about put on it
Simple Gel Facial Wash
I actually love this so much. You’d get used to the creamy texture. It feels weird at first but it gets comfortable
PanOxyl Antimicrobial Creamy Wash
Massage on affected area for about two minutes then rinse off and moisturize
Kojie San Skin and Body Brightening Soap
2nd Step: Toners
One of the best facial essences!!!
Hada Labo Facial Essence
Actually really good. Been using it for a while now.
Medicube Deep Vita C Facial Toner Pads
Newest add, so soothing and calming on my skin. Doesn’t irritate my skin also, so I’d recommend it for sensitive skin
The Ordinary Facial Essence
Exfoliating toner. Must use thrice a week so freshen your skin and make it easy for the actives you’re putting in. Eveything gets absorbed better and it gently removes the dark areas, also letting the actives do their job by reducing pigmentation in ...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
So good if you’re used to using vitamins c products, otherwise, I’d recommend the ordinary alpha arbutin also in this list
Medicube Deep Vita C Facial Toner Pads
Best toner in my opinion after the ordinary glycolic acid. Use with care please
Palmers Skin Success Complexion Toner for Radiant Skin
I use this before my Tretinoin to help my skin, it’s soothing and moisturizing. You literally glow instantly
TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Milky Toner
3rd Step: Actives
This is the best serum I have ever used, i pair it with my Tretinoin. Serum in the morning, Tretinoin every two nights.
Cos De BAHA Hydroquinone Brightening Serum 30ml
It works, but for deeper darkened spots as I have, I would recommend something else from my recommendations.
Buy Ezanic Azelaic Acid Gel - Original - Rhema Beauty Shop
Takes a bit of time to see effect, but it’s good
Amazon.com: AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Really good
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 50ml
Literally a fighter. If you don’t have this in your routine you’re doing yourself a disservice!
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
I’d rate this an 8/10 if you have sensitive skin
medicube TXA+Niacinamide 15% Glow Serum
Currently using this and my skin is gradually peeling (you have to keep your skin moisturized, before and after use). I can see a noticeable difference is just 2 weeks. Only use on the affected areas initially so those area can rhyme with the rest of...
TRETINOIN 0.05 % CREAM
4th Step: Moisturizers & Sunscreen
Very efficient moisturizer
Palmer's Fade Cream
Perfect moisturizer to use!
Jumiso Snail Mucin 88 + Peptide Cream
Really good
COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 92 All in one Cream 100ml
Really good
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Beautiful beautiful, but I use when I don’t want to use actual face lotions, so you can replace that with this. Instead of using a soothing aloevera gel, I use this
COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Essence
Best sunscreen ever!!! Doesn’t sting the eyes at all, infact I rub it into my eyes
