Why Dark Spots Are More Common Among Latinas — and How to Finally Get Rid of Them

Dark spots are different from large splotchy areas. Those bigger patches are called melasma and you'll see them around your lips, cheeks, and forehead, says Barba. To take care of melasma, you need to make some lifestyle changes. Talk to your doctor about changing your birth control, which can trick your skin into producing more pigment. And always, always, always wear a hat when outside, she says. Melasma escalates quickly when exposed to the sun and though sunscreen certainly helps, it's not enough.