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Bev Sidders Skincare offers a variety of tested skincare solutions for hyperpigmentation and melasma, including cleansers, antioxidants, hydroquinone-free serums, and moisturizers. Bev also recommends Fraxel Clear & Brilliant Permea treatments (especially for melasma) to help reach your final goals.
*ACTUAL CLIENT PHOTO ON RIGHT (No Make-up/No filters/No edits) 6 months post hydroquinone-free.
Like any routine, CONSISTENCY and PATIENCE are required. Melanocyte suppression and results are not often seen until 3 to 6 months after a regimen is started BUT the reward is worth the effort.
Examples of key active ingredients to look for in pigment reduction products: acetyl glucosmine, arbutin, azelaic acid, kojic acid, lactic acid, retinol, niacinamide, resveratrol, hinokitiol, vitamin C, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, willow bark extract, salicylic acid, hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, hexylresorcinol.
1) Cleanse (2-3 pumps Gly/Sal foam + 1 dime-size AHA/BHA scrub) – create gritty/lathery foam Key Active ingredients: AHA, BHA, Arbutin
2) Supreme Vitamin CE (Cosmetic Skin Solutions) –– about 8 drops to ½ dropper per application Key Active Ingredients: C, Glutathione
3) Daytime Pigment Correction Serum Key Active Ingredients: Kojic Acid, botanicals
4) 12% Lactic Acid Moisturizer and/or 10% Glycolic Acid (alternate or mix; the lactic cream CAN be used on face; stronger % glycolic is also ok) Key Active Ingredients: glycolic acid, and lactic acid
5) ISDIN SPF50 TINTED SPF Key Active Ingredient: Pentapeptide - 34 (can be mixed with Actinic untinted version if tint is too dark)
Note: Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 are most important; the other moisturizers are great options to choose from if you have the time or if your skin needs more moisture.
1) Cleanse (2-3 pumps Gly/Sal foam + 1 dime-size AHA/BHA scrub) – create gritty/lathery foam Key Active ingredients: AHA, BHA, Arbutin
2) Nighttime Pigment Correction Cream Key Active Ingredients: Arbutin, Willow Bark Extract (salicylic), Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine acetate, Heylresorcinal
3) Elta MD PM Therapy Key Active ingredients: Niacinamide B3, rice peptides
4) Retinol 1.0 OR your own prescription-strength retinoid Key Active ingredients: Vitamin A derivatives
5) Enriched Nighttime Biotherapy Key Active ingredients: Niacinamide, resveratrol
6) 5-6 drops of Bev Sidders Skincare jojoba facial serum Key Active ingredients: Hinokitiol, botanical
If you would like a printable version of the Hyperpigmentation/Melama skin care routine recommended by Bev, download it here.