Having a darker complexion means that your epidermis contains more melanin, the pigmentation that determines skin color. And that you've probably experienced hyperpigmentation at some point. Hyperpigmentation, which appears on the skin as dark spots, can be caused from sun exposure or a reaction to a skin care product. It is most common among people with darker skin tones since the cells produce more melanin for protection, which results in a dark spot or patch
Regularly exfoliating helps to fade the appearance of dark spots because it polishes off the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal healthy new skin that looks fresh and smooth. A natural exfoliator used one to three times per week will help get rid of dead skin cells, makes your skin super soft, and helps fade any discoloration on the skin. I use Dermae's microdermabrasion ($33) scrub two times a week. This scrub is ideal for individuals with sensitive skin as its main ingredient is natural sea salt, and I've seen many of my dark spots fade significantly since using it.
