Sure, you’ll remove the dark spots it creates—but those overactive melanocytes will keep chugging, making more pigment. That means that in-office treatments, which are more expensive, may not ...

There are several medical treatment options to remove dark spots from the skin, but with the help of natural homemade ailments, you have a cure right in your home.

The good news is that there are several home remedies that may help lighten these spots and restore your skin’s even tone. Here's a guide on how to naturally fade those stubborn post-pimple marks.

Dark spots caused by acne are technically called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This occurs after the inflammation of the pimple subsides and the new cells contain too much melanin.

On this edition of Daily Dose, Dr. Lacy Anderson answers a viewer's question about how to remove dark spots from your face.

Essentially, soy works as a dark spot corrector by preventing melanin (pigment) from being transferred from melanocytes (color cells) to keratinocytes (skin cells), Dr. Zeichner explains.

Struggling with dark spots? Learn what causes hyperpigmentation, how to prevent it, and the best treatments—from skincare ingredients to best procedures—to achieve a brighter, even complexion.

Hyperpigmentation can be frustrating, so SELF asked dermatologists which dark spot treatments actually work, plus how to use them for the best results.

Discover how to get rid of dark spots and other forms of skin discoloration with vitamin C, retinol, and other skin-brightening ingredients.