Use a mild face wash, like Differin Daily Refreshing Cleanser, to remove surface oil and dirt without overly drying skin. Target the areas you’d like to treat and apply Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum there, gently massaging it into the skin.
Should I moisturize before or after Differin?
For best results, first wash skin with a mild (non-irritating), non-drying cleanser, apply a thin layer of Differin Gel to clean, dry skin (full face), and follow treatment with a moisturizer. If Differin Gel is used during the day, allow it to dry before applying sunscreen.
How often should you use Differin dark spot correcting serum?
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum helps to lighten post-acne marks, hyperpigmentation, blotches, age spots, and even freckles. When used every day it can improve overall skin tone and clarity.
How do you use dark spot corrector serum?
Our dark spot corrector serum can be used as a spot treatment or can be applied to the entire face twice a day, morning and night, before applying a moisturizer. You can also apply the facial serum to help reduce visible discolorations on the hands, neck and chest.
How long does it take for Differin to work on dark spots?
Like all good things, this gel’s anti-aging magic doesn’t happen overnight. These dermatologists agree that Differin’s benefits really begin to show after 90 days of use. Tareen recommends using the gel at night once or twice a week at first, then slowly building up to more frequent use over a few weeks.
Does Differin help with dark spots?
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum helps to reduce the appearance of post-acne marks, hyperpigmentation, blotches, age spots, and even freckles. Plus, when used every day, it can improve overall skin tone and clarity, restore skin uniformity and improve luminosity.
Can I use serum with Differin?
An ultra-nourishing and replenishing serum is your best — and safest — move for a bedtime serum after Differin. Go with a formula that has soothing, hydrating ingredients to bind moisture to skin without clogging pores, like SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel.
How do dark spot correctors work?
“It works by blocking an enzyme called tyrosinase, which is necessary for the production of melanin,” says Turner. So do arbutin, kojic acid, licorice extract, and azelaic acid, which are commonly found in dark spot correctors.
What is best for dark spots on face?
Dermatologist Erica Stevens of Westlake Dermatology says the best brightening ingredients for dark skin tones are hydroquinone (used sparingly), retinol, and azelaic acid. She explains that hydroquinone is the “gold standard” that is available over the counter or prescription from your dermatologist.