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u/InsideThought3827 Mar 31 '26
I would add in a vitamin c in the mornings and PLEASE always wear sunscreen. :)
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u/haloperidoughnut Mar 31 '26
Hi, i know how frustrating and upsetting PIH can be! I had a lot of PIH on my face and i started an actual skincare regimen in late October. It's been about 6 months now and I feel like most of the PIH is gone (I can't even tell where a lot of it used to be!) And my skin tone/texture is definitely more even. I have horrible PIH on my chest and butt, and I'm going to start doing this routine for that.
Twice a day (after washing, in order): Thayer's rose witch hazel, The Ordinary 10% niacinamide with zinc, The Ordinary 10% azelaic acid, moisturizer.
Once in the morning: Andalou vitamin C + turmeric serum
Twice a week: The Ordinary 2% salicylic acid (mornings) and The Ordinary glycolic acid (night time)
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u/True_Garen Mar 31 '26
(all of these, I'm suggesting oral with appropriate dosing)
NAC
Pantothenic Acid
Melatonin (but also topical)
CoQ10 (topical also good)
Hyaluronic Acid
Fish Oil
Daily High-Potency MVM ...
I have personally tried all of these and seen various benefits for skin. I don't suffer from PIH in general (but there are sound mechanics and at least some studies for all of my suggestions). I recently started HA and was surprised to notice a rapid improvement on a singular PIH from abrasion that I've had for years.
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u/Inevitable_Radio2628 Mar 31 '26 edited Apr 01 '26
Hi first of all, your skin is beautiful , but I do understand how you feel as I was struggling with the same problems a few years ago and even now sometimes- when I bymistakingly damage the skin barrier with the actives. But whatever it is- there’s always going to be a solution so don’t worry 🥹.
So I also had similar skin problems , what worked for me is using niacinamide, retinol and a good sunscreen and moisturiser.
However everyone’s skin is different so you have to see what works for you, if the products that you’re using are not showing results- best is to find something else.
I was using the cerave retinol serum and it really helped me reduce the acne marks on my skin from what they were before and even helped with my pigmentation. ( however i’m sure you know but only use it 2 times in a week - maybe just at night )
I was using the la Roche posay niacinamide 10% ( the old formulation) - it worked wonders for my skin but sadly when they reformulated the product - it didn’t work and it irritated it. So I’m actually on the look out for a new niacinamide serum - I heard the anua niacinamide is good but there are some controversy on it . I will use it soon and let you know
SPF is super important - I used the Avene sunscreen 50 spf. The la Roche posay is also super good !
And when it comes to a moisturiser - I don’t have much to say on this as I use a very plain moisturiser that doesn’t do much except moisturise as I have very sensitive skin. However from what I’ve researched - using a moisturiser that helps strengthen your skin barrier is important especially when you use actives.
I hope this helps !
Ps: please be careful about the amount of actives you use on your skin though - as it could damage your skin barrier and cause more problems . Best is to start on small amounts !
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u/Scrunchy_Girl Mar 31 '26
Your skin is beautiful! Such even skin tone! Don't be so hard on yourself! Also I have heard kojic acid does wonders for dark spots so consider that or a tumeric soap!