Have been wondering how you can remove dark spots caused by pimples?
If you have, this blog post will teach you 10 things that you can do for effective dark spots treatment. From dermatological procedures to prescription medications and skincare products, we have covered the best for you.
Dark Spots Causes
Dark spots develop as a result of overproduction of the pigment known as melanin which gives skin its color. Dark spots caused by pimples develop when the pimples cause inflammation in the skin which results in the melanin overproduction.
Symptoms of dark spots caused by pimples include black spots or brown patches which develop on the skin after the pimples heal.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Treat the Pimples First
Treating the dark spots first is counter productive since the pimples will continue leaving more dark spots. Therefore, treat the pimples first because they are the cause of the dark spots.
If you have mild to moderate acne pimples you can use over-the-counter acne products with ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
We recommend Cerave Acne Foaming Cleanser because it contains benzoyl peroxide which deals with the acne-causing bacteria. This should be used to cleanse the skin in the morning and evening.
The price in Kenya of Cerave Acne Foaming Cleanser is Ksh 3500.
Cerave Acne Foaming Cleanser can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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We also recommend Cerave Acne Control Gel because it contains salicylic acid which unclogs the pores and reduces the inflammation associated with acne. This should be used to moisturize the skin after cleansing in the morning and evening.
The price in Kenya of Cerave Acne Control Gel is Ksh 3500.
Cerave Acne Control Gel can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Get Prescription Medications
If you have more severe acne, you can consult a Doctor for prescription medications for acne treatment.
You can also consult a Doctor for prescription medications which have been proven effective for treating dark spots.
Our Doctor can prescribe these medications for acne pimples and dark spots in our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Get Microdermabrasion Done
Microdermabrasion is a procedure which uses a device to painlessly remove the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This unclogs the pores and helps the acne heal faster. Removing the dead skin cells also reduces the skin discolorations and dark spots. Removing the dead skin cells also improves the absorption of the products used to tread the pimples and dark spots. The gentle vacuuming pressure of microdermabrasion also boosts the circulation of blood in the skin and this enhances the delivery of nutrients to the skin. This makes microdermabrasion effective for treating dark spots and pimples on the face.
We offer microdermabrasion for pimples and dark spots treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Get a Chemical Peel Done
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a special solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layer of dead cells by loosening the glue that holds them together. This helps the pimples heal by exfoliating the skin and unclogging the pores. Chemical peels also help reduce the dark spots since these cells tend to be the most discolored. Chemical peels also help skin care products penetrate the skin better.
We offer chemical peels for dark spots treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Get Laser Therapy
Laser resurfacing uses light beams to reduce the skin’s excessive oil production which helps in treating the pimples. Ablative lasers also remove the top layers of the skin with the dark spots.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Use Over-The-Counter Retinoids
Retinoids are the best medical cream for pimples and dark spots because they treat both the pimples and the dark spots on the face.
Retinoids fade the dark spots by speeding up the cell’s turnover process which exfoliates the skin. Retinoids also treat pimples by exfoliating the skin as this unplugs the pores. Differin is the only retinoid that can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription and it is the best cream for pimples and dark spots that can be bought over-the-counter (OTC).
Differin contains 1% Adapalene which is a retinoid that was previously only available by prescription but it can now be purchased OTC. It exfoliates the skin and treats both the pimples and the dark spots.
The price in Kenya of Differin Gel is Ksh 4000.
Differin Gel can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Use Skincare Products with Retinol
Retinols treat both the pimples and dark spots on the face.
Retinols fade the dark spots by speeding up the cell’s turnover process which exfoliates the skin. Retinols also treat pimples by exfoliating the skin as this unplugs the pores. Dark spots creams which contain retinol include Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum and Neutrogena Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector.
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a very effective product for treating pimples and dark spots because it contains retinol. It also contains niacinamide and licorice root which reduce melanin production and effectively treat dark spots. It is especially beneficial for persons with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne.
The price in Kenya of Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum is Ksh 3500.
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Neutrogena Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector contains retinol and vitamin C. The retinol exfoliates the skin to treat pimples and dark spots while the vitamin C reduces melanin production and brightens the skin.
The price in Kenya of Neutrogena Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector is Ksh 4500.
Neutrogena Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Use Skincare Products with Azelaic Acid
Azelaic acid treats both the pimples and the dark spots on the face.
Azelaic acid treats pimples by unclogging the pores, dealing with the acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation. Azelaic acid also treats the dark spots because studies have proven that azelaic acid is effective treatment for hyperpigmentation in persons with darker skin tones.
Zelaton 15 Cream contains 15% azelaic acid and it can treat the acne pimples and remove the dark spots caused by pimples.
The price in Kenya of Zelaton 15 Cream is Ksh 2500.
Zelaton 15 Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Use Skincare Products with Vitamin C
Vitamin C reduces melanin production by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme and it also brightens the skin. Dark spots creams that contain vitamin C include Hyglow Cream, Neutrogena Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector (see above) and Garnier Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector.
Garnier Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector is one of the Garnier products for dark spots. It is effective for treating dark spots because it contains vitamin C which reduces melanin production and brightens the skin.
The price in Kenya of Garnier Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector is Ksh 1200.
Garnier Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Hyglow Cream is a very effective product for treating dark spots because it contains vitamin C, kojic acid and glutathione which all reduce melanin production.
The price in Kenya of Hyglow Cream is Ksh 2000.
Hyglow Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Hyglow Soap is the best soap for dark spots because it contains vitamin C, kojic acid and glutathione which all reduce melanin production.
The price in Kenya of Hyglow Cream is Ksh 1000.
Hyglow Soap can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Valitic Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap is another effective soap for removing dark spots because it contains vitamin C, kojic acid, and retinol which all reduce melanin production. It also contains turmeric which evens the skin tone and brightens the complexion.
The price in Kenya of Valitic Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap is Ksh 3300 for a packet with 2 soaps.
Valitic Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples:
Use Sunscreen Daily
Using sunscreen daily is very important because the dark spots tend to become darker when exposed to the sun. Therefore apply sunscreen every day to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and prevent overproduction of melanin.
We recommend the La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen because it is a broad-spectrum sunscreen which protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays. It can also be used by persons with dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, and normal skin.
The price in Kenya of La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen is Ksh 3000.
La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to remove dark spots?
It requires 3 sessions to remove dark spots with microdermabrasion and each session costs Ksh 10,000.
What is the fastest way to get remove dark spots?
The fastest way to remove dark spots caused by pimples is to combine dermatological procedures like microdermabrasion with prescription medications and effective skincare products like Differin. This is the dark spots treatment offered by our Doctor in our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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