Shedding Light On Your Dark Marks

Dark marks…we all have them and we all love to loathe them. Whether yours come from too much fun in the sun or if they pop up after a blemish, these pesky little dark spots can stand in our way to achieving a glowing, even-tone complexion. Now that we know why these little guys are popping up, let’s find out how we get rid of them? Thankfully, here at SkinOwl, we’ve got a number of products that can help you with just that!

How to Prevent Dark Spots from

The best way to get rid of dark marks is by first, preventing them from occurring in the first place. Make sure to wear sunscreen everyday on the face, neck, and chest at a minimum. This will help combat hyperpigmentation (the fancy word for dark spots) caused by sun exposure.

If you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (like me!) that tends to pop up after a blemish, there are a number of ways you can prevent and reduce these kinds of dark marks. Don’t pick at pimples or blackheads! You’ve probably heard this before, but when you pick or pop a blemish, you’re only adding to the inflammation which in turn can lead to a dark spot or even create a scar! Treat your blemish with a drying solution like this one and try incorporating products with anti-inflammatory properties into your skincare regimen to fight inflammation from the outside in.

Dark Marks Be Gone Regimen

Here’s our SkinOwl approved regimen for kicking dark marks to the curb.

Battle dark marks in the daytime with our Geranium Drops. The Vitamin E rich argan oil helps to heal the skin and lighten pigmentation. Geranium acts as an astringent, naturally toning the skin and improving its appearance.

At night, we recommend starting with our Neck concentrate. This face and neck serum contains soothing and healing aloe vera which not only helps to lighten dark spots, but it also helps to prevent sun-related hyperpigmentation. Turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory helps prevent dark spots such as those left behind by blemishes. Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, also helps naturally fade dark spots over time by reducing excess production of melanin, the pigment responsible for color in your skin. More melanin equals a darker color, so by reducing the production of melanin, you are lightening the color of your skin.

Next, you’ll want to follow up with our Maqui Berry Beauty Drops. When applied topically, you’ll notice an immediate softening of the skin, specifically if you have uneven texture and tone. Over time, breakouts decrease, dark marks will begin to fade, and skin will look plump, quenched and moisturized.

Give your regimen a brightening boost by mixing your Maqui Berry Drops with the Beauty Whip as an overnight mask!

These steps will send you well on your way to achieving the glowing, even, dark mark free complexion you’ve always wanted! What’s your favorite tip for banishing dark spots?