Skincare Products To Get Rid Of Dark Spots and Acne

1. Oil Cleansers

They are gentle and help to cleanse your skin without stripping your skin of natural oils. As a woman with naturally oily skin, I was going overtime to dry my skin which only creates more oil. Begin your routine with an oil cleanser, and then follow with a foaming cleanser.

2. Foaming Cleansers

They eliminate impurities, clear pores, and remove makeup and excess oil, all while maintaining your natural moisture balance. They are also easy to rinse off without leaving any residue

3. Micellar Water

Micellar water has gotten pretty popular in recent years, and I am definitely on the bandwagon, especially as someone who wears makeup. If you don’t wear makeup, feel free to leave this out of your routine. According to  Shannon Rodeberg:  “Micellar Water contains oil molecules in soft water that are called micelles. These micelles attract oil, dirt, grime, etc. So basically they draw out these items that can cause “impurities” without drying out the skin like a lot of toners can. After the micelles attract the dirt, oil, etc. they dissolve them and leave clean, refreshed skin behind.”

4. Toner

In addition to removing makeup and debris, Toners help to put back what cleansers can remove. They also contain nutrients and antioxidants, and help to balance the skin. You will have to find a toner that works best for your skin-type

5. Bio-Peel Gauze Pads

These works to slough off dead skin, while imparting luminosity and glow to your skin. They also work to even-out skin tone.

6. Vitamin C Serum

If you are on a mission to improve the texture and appearance of your skin, you cannot, I repeat, you cannot NOT use a Vitamin C serum. The right vitamin C serum can make all the difference.

7. Hyaluronic Acid

It’s an anti-aging, skin-resurfacing, super drug. It  helps to keep your skin plump and moisturized, too. Don’t want your black to crack? Use this before your moisturizer Every.Single.Day.

8. Facial Oils

Facial Oils help to target specific skincare concerns, wether it be fighting aging, combatting acne, or increasing hydration. Find an oil that combats your skincare needs

9. Skin Exfoliators/Facial Polish

I exfoliate twice a week, and find exfoliating to be instrumental in keeping my skin clear and blemish free. Now, I will say, that exfoliators come in many forms. I avoid most facial brushes. They harbor bacteria, and can be too rough on the skin. The exception to this rule is the Foreo Silicone Brush.  It’s charged via-USB, it’s made out of silcone so it’s easy to clean. and doesn’t trap dirt and debris, and it’s super gentle on the face.

10. Wash-off Face Masks

Face masks come in so many forms, but as an acne-prone, oily girl, I live for clay and/or active charcoal masks.  They offer deep cleaning properties to help clear out your pores. Look for masks that speak to your skincare concerns,

11. Overnight Face Masks

Overnight face masks work to hydrate, firm, and brighten your skin while you sleep.

12. Moisturizer

Moisturize. Every day. twice a day. Just do it, and thank me later. Here is my current fav for my acne-prone oily skin:

13. Sunscreen

As much as we love our Vitamin D, the sun’s rays contain harmful free radicals that can and will cause premature aging and darken those dark spots we work so hard to eradicate! Always always always, use a sunscreen as the final step in your daytime skincare. As women of color, it’s sometimes hard to find  a sunscreen that won’t leave an ashy residue.