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

Are you the problem? If you're picking at pimples and then seeing a spot right there a few days after, the answer is yes. Take care of the acne with a benzoyl peroxide treatment, like Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix ($22). The ingredient is anti-inflammatory so the size of the pimple will go down, and it's antibacterial so it'll prevent new breakouts — plus, it lightens skin, working to stop the dark spot before it forms, says Barba.