Hyperpigmentation

Hyaluronic acid.
Retinol.
Vitamin C.
Niacinamide.
Glycolic acid.
Salicylic acid.
Ceramides.
Bakuchiol.

AHA such as Glycolic acid, Lactic acid & Mandelic acid can work best for Hyperpigmentation. However, Mandelic acid is most preferred and for all the right reasons.

The reason it works so well is that it reduces melanosome transfer. Melanosomes are the cells responsible for the production and deposition of melanin, the darker skin's pigment. By reducing melanosome transfer, niacinamide slows melanin production thus decreasing hyperpigmentation.

If you're trying to decide whether to include vitamin C vs niacinamide into your skincare routine, the good news is that you don't have to decide between the two as they can work well when paired together – particularly when it comes to treating hyperpigmentation.