The 3 Things Making Your Dark Marks Worse (That You Do Every Day)

If you’re doing everything right but still seeing stubborn dark marks, uneven tone, or lingering spots after a breakout, you’re not alone. 

 

For Black, Asian, and Hispanic women with melanin-rich skin, hyperpigmentation can be triggered by the smallest missteps in your daily routine. But the good news? A few small changes can completely shift your glow game.

 

Here are three common mistakes, and how to fix them with expert-backed solutions designed for your skin.

1. Skipping Moisturizer (Yes, Even if You Have Oily Skin)

Think skipping moisturizer will keep your skin clear? Think again. When your skin lacks moisture, your barrier becomes compromised, meaning it’s more vulnerable to irritation, inflammation, and yes...dark spots.

 

Melanin-rich skin is more reactive to inflammation, which is why hydration is essential for preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). A strong barrier means fewer flare-ups, less scarring, and a brighter, even complexion.

 

➡️ Try This: Gleamin's Advanced Brightening Moisturizer is powered by Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Ceramides to deliver deep hydration without clogging pores. It’s lightweight, brightening, and barrier-repairing, everything your glow needs, every day.

2. Using Harsh Products or Over-Exfoliating

You might think that scrubbing harder = faster results. But over-exfoliation is one of the most damaging things you can do to melanin-rich skin. It can cause micro-tears, dryness, and inflammation, which all can cause additional hyperpigmentation issues.

 

Many common exfoliants are too aggressive and not formulated for deeper skin tones. Instead, opt for products that use gentle exfoliants and skin-soothing actives.

 

➡️ Glow Tip: Gleamin’s Vitamin C Clay Mask detoxes and gently exfoliates with natural clays and AHAs from Finger Lime. Use 2–3x per week to unclog pores and prevent breakouts, without stripping your skin.

3. Being Inconsistent With Your Routine

Dark spots don’t fade overnight, and without consistency, even the best formulas won’t deliver. Melanin production takes time to normalize, so your skin needs regular exposure to brightening actives like Vitamin C and Niacinamide.

 

Plus, layering the wrong products or skipping steps can actually interfere with results.

 

➡️ Solution: Pair Gleamin’s Brightening Serum and Moisturizer daily for your morning routine, and use the Clay Mask a few times per week for maintenance. Consistency + synergy = long-term glow.

Final Takeaway:

Bright, even skin isn’t about perfection, it’s about smart choices made daily. With the right routine and the right products made for melanin-rich skin, you can fade dark marks and stop them from coming back.

 

✅ Strengthen your barrier. 

✅ Stop over-exfoliating. 

✅ Stay consistent.

 

Start your glow-up with Gleamin, your skin will thank you.

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