Ask Cult Concierge: The Best Skin Care Routine For Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a term used to describe the marks or scars left behind after trauma to the skin. One of the main culprits is breakouts, as the inflammation disrupts the melanin in your skin, leaving a mark. This marking will look different from person to person depending on your skin tone, but the colour can range from red to brown.
No scarring or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will completely fade overnight, but we have lots of products that can help to brighten the appearance of this discolouration over time and reduce uneven skin texture.
Using AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) will help to dissolve the glue holding dead skin cells together, encouraging cell turnover and allowing brighter skin to come through, while vitamin A and {retinoids} work from the inside out to speed up collagen production. This helps with a multitude of skincare concerns, including targeting uneven skin texture and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
In this guide, {Cult Concierge} expert {Sarah} has outlined her recommended morning and evening {skin care} routines to help you get rid of hyperpigmentation, including the best products for {hyperpigmentation} at every step. Many of the products from the morning routine can be used again in the evening, so you only need to invest in a handful of products to see you through the day and night.
MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
STEP ONE: CLEANSE
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Begin your morning routine with {Kate Somerville’s} {ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash}.
This gently foaming face wash contains two AHAs (glycolic and lactic) plus a three-enzyme blend of pineapple, pumpkin and papaya, which all work to slough away dead skin cells, encouraging a brighter complexion.
STEP TWO: TONE
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{DISCIPLE Skincare’s} {Juicy Mist} is the most divine hydrating mist, packed full of hyaluronic acid (the ultimate moisture magnet) and aloe vera to plump and refresh. Mist it over your face and neck, then pat gently into your skin.
STEP THREE: SERUM
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Three stable forms of vitamin C keep {Youth to the People’s} {15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum} potent for longer and discourage irritation. It also contains clean caffeine from yerba mate and guayusa that helps microcirculation.
STEP FOUR: MOISTURISE
{The Cream} from {Augustinus Bader} contains unique complex TFC8 that guides key signalling molecules and powerful natural ingredients to the skin cells to support the skin’s own natural renewal process.
STEP FOUR: SPF
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{Ultra Violette’s} {Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+} is the last step in your morning routine, protecting your skin from UV rays and providing antioxidant protection thanks to Kakadu plum (a natural form of vitamin C).
EVENING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
STEP ONE: CLEANSE
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Remove all traces of {make up} and SPF from the day with {FARMACY’s} {Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm}. It has a lovely citrus essential oil scent that inspires a feeling of wellbeing.
STEP TWO: DOUBLE CLEANSE
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Treat your skin to a double cleanse with the {Kate Somerville’s} {ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash} that you used as part of your morning routine. This will encourage cell turnover and help to reduce hyperpigmentation.
STEP THREE: TONE
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Give your face another spritz of your {DISCIPLE Skincare’s} {Juicy Mist} for a healthy dose of moisture and to prep your skin for the next steps in your evening skin care routine.
STEP FOUR: SERUM
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Stimulate cell turnover and brighten the appearance of post-inflammatory pigmentation with the help of {Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum} from {Alpha-H}. This active serum marries the regenerative properties of AHAs with retinol, with 14% glycolic acid and 1% granactive retinoid coming together to target pigmentation as well as dullness, uneven texture, congestion, diminished elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
STEP FIVE: MOISTURISE
Finish off your evening routine with another application of {The Cream} from {Augustinus Bader}. For best results, massage the cream along your jawline, sweep from your nose to your ears and across your forehead, then sweep excess cream over your cheeks and neck.
