The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): Why Dark Marks Linger After Acne
PIH is the dark pigmentation left behind after acne or inflammation. Here’s why it happens — and the best internal ingredients to fade stubborn marks faster.
Freckles vs Hyperpigmentation: Will Supplements Remove Freckles?
Freckles are genetic — hyperpigmentation is damage-based. Here’s the key difference, and how to fade dark spots, acne marks, and uneven tone properly from wi...
Is It Melasma or Hyperpigmentation? How to Tell the Difference (And What Helps Fade Dark Patches)
Not sure if your dark patches are melasma or hyperpigmentation? Here’s how to tell the difference — and what actually helps fade them safely from wit...
Can Hyperpigmentation Look Darker Before It Fades? (What’s Normal + What to Expect)
Sometimes, dark spots and hyperpigmentation can appear slightly darker in the early stages of a brightening routine. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts...
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...
