Collection: Hyperpigmentation

While organic hyperpigmentation products must meet the USDA Organic program's requirements, natural hyperpigmentation products use natural or naturally derived ingredients without any specific regulations. Clean hyperpigmentation products also aren't legally defined, but The Credo Clean Standard™ ensures that the products we offer do not contain any of the 2700+ potentially harmful ingredients we ban. This ensures that the formulas we offer truly look after your skin as well as the environment.

Regular products can be packed with ingredients like hydroquinone, a powerful lightener that may reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, but can be harsh and irritate sensitive skin. At Credo Beauty, we know that the clean hyperpigmentation products we offer are effective, safer and more sustainable. This is mainly due to our industry-leading standards and strict vetting process. Our clean hyperpigmentation products take a gentler approach than their regular counterparts, with the best products for hyperpigmentation including active ingredients such as kojic acid or vitamin C, that are gentler and less likely to cause side effects like redness or dryness.

While both are forms of hyperpigmentation, the origins of age spots and dark spots are different. Age spots, also called sun spots, are brown, gray or black in color and are linked to sun damage, as they usually appear on sun-exposed areas like hands, face, shoulders. Dark spots, while also caused by sun damage, can also be caused by acne scars and overproduction of melanin. They can appear anywhere and vary in color. Treatment for age spots might focus on fading sun damage, while dark spots might benefit from addressing the underlying cause.

While sensitivities can vary, clean hyperpigmentation products are often a great choice for sensitive skin, as they typically ditch harsh ingredients like fragrances or strong acids that can irritate and can help uneven skin tone without compromising on sensitivity. They rely on gentle brighteners like niacinamide, or licorice root extract, making them the ideal products for dark spots, as well as the perfect skin care for age spots. Still, caution is key, so patch test any new product on a discreet area first and look for fragrance-free and non-comedogenic labels.

You can trust the brands we offer at Credo Beauty, as they all adhere to our strict clean standards. Some of the best products for hyperpigmentation can be found in OSEA skin care range, which focuses on botanical ingredients like sea buckthorn and licorice root. For those with darker skin looking for natural products for dark spots, Hyper Skin is praised for its science-backed formulations that target hyperpigmentation concerns specific to melanin-rich skin.

While tackling dark spots, certain ingredients can be counterproductive, such as fragrances which can irritate the skin, essential oils that increase sun sensitivity and denatured alcohols that disrupt the skin barrier by drying it out and making it more susceptible to sun damage. So when looking for the best products for age spots and dark spots, opt for fragrance-free products and gentle formulations to soothe and brighten your skin.