What is the treatment for my black spots and dark circles?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I know how distressing acne marks and pigmentation can feel. You are not alone, and this is treatable with the right approach.

Regarding black spots on the cheeks, only Glycogen 6 (glycolic acid) would not help, as it is just a peeling agent. You also need strong sun protection and lightening agents like Kojic acid. In addition to this, I will suggest a step-by-step management plan for it.

Morning skincare routine:

• Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser, such as a ceramide-based gentle cleanser or a mild, refreshing face wash.

• Apply a light moisturizer, such as a physiogel AI sensitive moisturizer, to keep the skin hydrated.

• Finish with a broad-spectrum sun protection factor 50 sunscreen available locally, as daily sun protection helps prevent pigmentation and skin damage.

Evening skincare routine

• Cleanse your face gently.

• Apply a pea-sized amount of a Kojic acid combination cream evenly over the entire face.

• Follow with a moisturizer to reduce dryness and irritation.

• Use this nightly routine for five days a week to help improve pigmentation, skin texture, and dullness.

Alternate night care

• On the remaining two nights, apply Azelaic acid cream.

• Azelaic acid helps improve pigmentation through a gentle peeling effect.

• Always follow with a moisturizer to prevent dryness.

• Use Azelaic acid only two nights per week and the Kojic acid combination cream on the other nights.

Regarding dark circles, they are a very common concern, especially in young people, and they usually develop due to a combination of lack of sleep, stress, excessive screen time, eye strain, nutritional deficiencies, allergies, frequent eye rubbing, and genetic skin type.

The skin around the eyes is thin and makes the underlying blood vessels more visible, which can give a dark appearance even when health is otherwise normal. The good news is that in most cases, dark circles are not dangerous and can improve significantly with proper daily care and lifestyle correction.

For management, it is important to focus first on healthy habits. Aim for seven to eight hours of regular sleep, reduce late-night mobile or laptop use, and take short breaks if you study or use screens for long hours.

Drink enough water throughout the day and maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, green vegetables, milk, eggs, dal, and iron-containing foods, as dehydration and anemia can worsen dark circles. Avoid rubbing or scratching the eye area, and gently remove makeup if you use any. Also, get your serum iron and ferritin checked, as correcting this also helps to improve dark circles.

For treatment, use a gentle, fragrance-free under-eye moisturizer or eye cream to keep the area hydrated, and always apply sunscreen around the eyes carefully, avoiding direct contact with the eyes, when going outdoors, as sun exposure can increase pigmentation.

Apply a depigmenting eye contour gel daily at bedtime with the ring finger around the eyes to improve pigmentation around the eyes. With consistent care, you will notice a remarkable difference in the skin in one to two months.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.