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if you’re dealing with PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation), here are some products i’d actually recommend instead of buying a separate product for every single ingredient, i’d actually recommend choosing formulas that combine 2-3 complementary ingredients. It keeps your routine much simpler and means you don’t have to layer different actives. My product picks: 1. Retinoids - for cell turnover + overall skin renewal @MERME Berlin New by Morning Retinal Face Serum (0.1% retinal) @Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 (0.05% Retinal) 2. Azelaic acid - one of my favorites for acne-prone skin + pigmentation (PIE & PIH) @SKIN1004 US Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule (3X Azelaic Active Formula (Azelaic Acid 10%, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Azelamide MEA) @Regimen Lab Azelaic Advanced (10% Solubilized Azelaic Acid + 10% Azelaic Acid Derivatives, Azelamide MEA) 3. Vitamin c - antioxidant support + helps brighten uneven tone (preferably in the morning) @Dr.Althea US Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum (beginner option) @Arencia Vitamin C Booster Shot (5% vitamin C complex, glutathione, and niacinamide) 4. Tranexamic acid / Alpha arbutin / Kojic acid - targeted options for pigmentation Regimenlab Level Serum (5% Niacinamide, 3% Tranexamic Acid, 2% Alpha Arbutin) @Allies of Skin Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum (10% Azelaic Acid, 1% Kojic Acid) @Sachi States of Skin® Triphala Pigmentation Corrector 5. SPF 50 - non-negotiable every morning How i’d use them: AM water cleanse (or gentle cleanser) → hydrating toner → targeted serum (pick one from the list) → moisturizer → SPF 50 PM double cleanse → retinoid (on dry skin, a pea sized amount & wait for 10-15 minutes to absorb) → barrier essence or serum → moisturizer if you’re using actives, don’t feel like you need to use everything every night. alternate them and give your skin recovery days. Save your money 🫶🏻 SachiSkin Coupon Code: DULGUUN15 for 15% off Allies of Skin Coupon Code: DULGUUN for 20% off @YesStyle Coupon code: DLGN0917 for 2-5% off @Stylevana Coupon code: SHOPDLG for 10% off #pih #acnemarks #hyperpigmentation #skincaretips #darkspots