The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles

Dark Spots and Your Gut
The discoloration might not be a skin problem at all. Your dark spots might be coming from your gut. I know that sounds strange. But stay with me… When our g...

Melasma vs Hyperpigmentation: How to Tell the Difference
Melasma and hyperpigmentation can look almost identical, but knowing which one you have starts with understanding the pattern and what set it off. The good n...

Dark Armpits? The Real Cause (And How to Fade Underarm Discoloration)
If your underarms look darker than the rest of your skin, your deodorant might be doing more harm than you think. Repeated irritation, product buildup, and i...

5 Reasons to Target Uneven Skin Tone From Within (Not Just With Topicals)
If topicals alone haven't shifted your uneven skin tone, there's a reason - and it starts beneath the surface. Here are 5 ways working from within targets th...

The Secret to Beating Post-Acne Dark Spots (And Stopping New Ones)
Post-breakout dark spots often last longer than acne itself. Here’s how to fade marks fast and stop new breakouts from leaving more scars.

Dark Spot Do’s & Don’ts (How to Fade Pigmentation Without Making It Worse)
Dark spots fade faster when you stop the habits that worsen pigmentation. Here are the top do’s and don’ts for clear, even skin tone.

Dark spots from ingrown hairs?
Ingrown hairs are frustrating enough on their own - but the dark spots they leave behind can linger for weeks or even months. Here's why it happens, what mak...

Dark Spots Getting You Down?
If dark spots, melasma or uneven skin tone have been weighing on you, there's a gentler way forward - and it starts from within. Kallistia's Hyperpigmentatio...