If You Deal With Hyperpigmentation, This SkinCeuticals Serum Could Be A Game-Changer

Remember when you were a child and had flawless skin? If you don't, you probably have pictures to prove it. Unfortunately, it is natural to develop fine lines and dark spots as you get older. You might notice that your once clear face isn't that clear anymore, and hyperpigmentation is one of the culprits. According to Healthline, hyperpigmentation results from excess melanin production in the body. Melanin is the pigment responsible for giving your skin its color, and too much sun time can increase the risk of hyperpigmentation. Before you get too sad, a fantastic ingredient can help with that. It is none other than Vitamin C. Dermatologist Jessie Cheung told Byrdie, "Vitamin C is a multi-tasking brightening agent as its antioxidant properties provide protection from ultraviolet light exposure, and it also inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that fuels melanin pigment production," so you know Vitamin C can treat hyperpigmentation on your skin.

One Vitamin C serum has appeared in Elle and Harper's Bazaar among the best and that is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic® With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid. According to SkinCeuticals, the CE Ferulic serum helps with wrinkles, fine lines and is "ideal for normal, dry, and sensitive skin types." But what if your main issue is dark spots? Well, this brand has another magical vitamin C that is made specifically for discoloration.

According to SkinCeuticals, Phloretin CF® With Ferulic Acid Serum is a powerful serum made with the infusion of 2% Phloretin, 0.5% Ferulic Acid, and 10% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid where the Vitamin C helps with signs of aging and phloretin "improves the appearance of discoloration." It works like magic and stays effective for up to three days after use. Most SkinCeuticals serums are on the pricier side, and this one retails for $166 on their website.

Dermatologists and beauty professionals are already loving this serum. Helen Koo, senior marketing manager of Dermstore, recommends this lesser-known serum for oily skin and told Byrdie, "Phloretin is a better match for their skin type," and it is "non-greasy." Allure raves about this multiple Best of Beauty and 2008 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Awards winner because it "may even help reverse existing sun damage" in addition to fading hyperpigmentation. How young could you really go? Perrie Samotin, digital director of Glamour, shared how much she loves it because it makes her skin "brighter, glowier, and visibly happier." And who wouldn't want that?

It is impossible to win awards and become a favorite of beauty professionals unless a serum delivers what it promises. But does this serum deliver noticeable results? According to Recherché Skincare, our skin is around the pH value of 5 or lower, making it more acidic than alkaline. One of the key things to note when buying a product is its pH because it will determine how well it will work on your skin, and you want something as close to your skin's pH as possible to be effective. You don't want to go too high (alkaline) or too low (acidic) when considering the pH of a product. SkinCeuticals claims that the Phloretin CF® With Ferulic Acid Serum has a pH of 2.0 to 3.5, which is lower than the skin's natural pH. Their research shows that this serum does deliver exceptional results at this pH level. It boasts an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars among 392 reviews on its own site.

From beauty professionals, reviews, and its skin-friendly pH, it looks like this serum is worth the investment for hyperpigmentation. Dr. Kim Nichols told Skincare.com, "Phloretin CF is gentle enough for acne-prone patients." So, if you are prone to zits and blemishes, you can safely use this without worrying about it causing too much irritation. Just remember to use sunscreen in your routine to keep your skin healthy and bright.