The most important thing to remember about hyperpigmentation is the root cause. There are many common reasons for this, including sun exposure and hormonal changes during pregnancy which result in melasma. Melanin cells activate when there's an injury like a burn or acne scarring that triggers inflammation . A breakout on our skin is a form of injury so its no surprise we see those dark spots linger around long after the breakout gets resolved. The solution to hyperpigmentation is not always a simple fix. It involves step by step analysis of your skin type, what triggers the pigmentation and how it can be prevented from getting worse. When you approach any skincare with a multi-targeted regimen, the result is always better than individual products.