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Irina Shestakova

What causes hyperpigmentation?

How can I treat hyperpigmentation?

Preventing and managing hyperpigmentation involves a combination of daily skincare practices and occasional professional treatments.

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Why are serums so effective when it comes to tackling hyperpigmentation?

Then, of course, its all down to the ingredients.

You want a mixture of things that all work in slightly different ways on pigmentation, shares Ayodele.

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How long does it take to treat hyperpigmentation?

This can take six to nine cell cycles, meaning six to nine months, before you see results.

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