Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Ever had a little pimple or scratch on your skin that seemed to heal at a normal rate, but after the initial issue healed, you found yourself left with a darkened patch of skin that lasted months? That, my friend, is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the darkening of skin that happens after it has been inflamed or injured, such as from acne, eczema, or a rash. When the skin heals, it can produce excess melanin in the affected area, leaving behind flat brown, black, or sometimes purplish spots that linger even after the original irritation is gone.

The annoying this about this is that there are very few solutions for this. If you go to a dermal clinic, you may find they recommend you multiple rounds of expensive and painful lasers or peels. The other option is to go for a topical treatment, but these do not work very fast. They can deliver results, but often it takes months and months to get the results you are after.

This is where going for an inside out approach is so beneficial. If you can really get to the root cause of the issue, the melanin overproduction in the affected area, you can start to effectively break it down.

Here are the best natural compounds to start incorporating into your vitamin routine to get to the bottom of this type of pigmentation.

Licorice Root Extract
It is one of the most effective natural skin brighteners because it blocks tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for excess melanin production. It also contains glabridin, which reduces inflammation and prevents new pigmentation from forming in healing skin.

Polypodium Leucotomos Extract
This plant extract has been clinically studied for protecting skin from UV damage and oxidative stress, both of which worsen PIH. By calming inflammation and preventing further darkening, it helps existing spots fade more quickly and prevents new ones from intensifying.

Vitamin C
This directly interferes with melanin synthesis, making it one of the most reliable compounds for lightening hyperpigmentation. It also boosts collagen production and accelerates skin repair, helping PIH marks heal into clearer, more even-toned skin.

White Tea & Pomegranate Extracts
Both are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that protect against free radical damage, which prolongs dark marks. They also reduce inflammation and support skin barrier repair, creating a healthier environment for PIH to fade naturally.

Knotweed Root Extract
This plant root is uber rich in resveratrol, which is a potent antioxidant that interrupts cellular pathways leading to melanin overproduction. At the same time, it calms redness and irritation, making PIH spots less persistent and allowing them to fade more evenly.

Zinc
This compound is essential for skin healing. It speeds up tissue repair and helps wounds recover without leaving behind lingering pigmentation. Its anti-inflammatory properties also reduce the risk of acne turning into dark PIH marks.

Lustriva
This clinically tested & proven ingredient supports collagen synthesis and strengthens skin structure, which improves turnover and renewal. By helping skin repair itself faster and more evenly, it reduces the visibility of PIH and prevents marks from becoming long-lasting.

So if you are someone who has been plagued with these kinds of dark marks, get your hands on these compounds and start experiencing their benefits now. When you incorporate these, you can typically expect to start noticing results after about 30-40 days.

My Perfect Skin Kit makes for a super convenient & cost effective way to get all of these ingredients in one spot.

At less than $2.40 USD per day (even less if you select a subscription), you can be effectively nourishing your skin from within & assisting your skin to heal evenly with a radiant glow to it. Add to this the 45 day money back guarantee, it means you can try it out completely risk free!

Talk soon,

K xx