Eight of the best professional products for treating scars and post-acne hyperpigmentation

Noon Aesthetics Skincare

Noon Aesthetics Paraceutical Skincare range, which is exclusively distributed in the UK by Advanced Esthetics Solutions, has been designed to effectively target hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Using the brand’s DermShield Technology, the formulas provide a high concentration of active ingredients with low irritation, helping to fade stubborn marks while preventing unwanted side effects such as irritation and redness.

RRP: from £34

029 2023 1228 (Advanced Esthetics Solutions)

noonaesthetics.co.uk

Alphascience Alpha Bright Serum

Alpha Bright Serum is an ideal addition to acne-prone clients’ skincare arsenal, packed with natural active ingredients and advanced antioxidant stabilisation techniques designed to fade stubborn red marks. The product’s molecular combination works to neutralise the pollutants and free radicals that help cause pigmentation, reducing brown spots and evening out skin tone. The product is stocked at and distributed via EF Medispa.

Trade: £31.50 for 20ml

020 3918 3856

efskin.com

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum

As the new kid on the block, this multi-phase treatment serum is making waves for targeting pigmentation triggered by inflammatory processes such as hormonal changes and acne scarring. It delivers a brighter, more even skin tone by reducing stubborn brown patches using 1.8% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide and 5% sulfonic acid – a synthetically derived acid that activates natural enzymes in the skin for even exfoliation.

Trade: £85 for 30ml

0800 028 2331

skinceuticals.co.uk

Mesoestetic C.Prof 223 Skinmark Solution

Designed for use with microneedling treatments specifically for acne scarring, this product stimulates cell repair and restructures the protein network of the dermis, providing hydration and enhancing elasticity and firmness in the skin. Active ingredients in the formulation include darutoside for tissue regeneration; chlorella vulgaris extract to increase collagen synthesis; and organic silicon for a restructuring action.

Trade: £90 for 5 x 10ml

01625 529540

mesoestetic.co.uk

Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment

This hero product from Murad is formulated to work on the size, depth, texture, thickness and discolouration of blemish scars, containing salicylic acid and glucosamine to accelerate cell turnover, light diffusers to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, and pure vitamin C and hydroxytyrosol to brighten dark spots and uneven skin tone. It also contains tiger grass to hydrate and support the skin’s natural barrier.

Trade: £18.96 for 15ml

0844 472 7050

murad.co.uk

Nimue Day Fader Plus

Nimue’s Day Fader Plus moisturiser combines the brand’s patented Diglucosyl Gallic Acid molecule with ingredients such as microencapsulated vitamin C, nicotinamide and octadecenedioic acid to stop the melanogenesis process and prevent melanin transfer, reducing hyperpigmentation. It also blocks UV-induced DNA damage and protects against thermal ageing.

Trade: £34.95 for 50ml

0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared)

sweetsquared.com

Dermalogica Age Bright Spot Fader

A key player in the brand’s adult acne Active Clearing Line, Age Bright Spot Fader is a brightening treatment that reduces the appearance of active breakouts as well as post-breakout marks. The formula contains salicylic acid, which helps clear breakouts, and niacinamide and hexylrescorcinol, which work synergistically to fade post-acne hyperpigmentation and improve uneven skin tone – all without over-drying the skin.

RRP: £40.50 for 15ml

0800 917 7147

dermalogica.co.uk

Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Crème

This brightening treatment targets hyperpigmentation, dark spots, melasma and discolouration using an array of encapsulated ingredients that are released over 48 hours via the brand’s Vectorize Technology. Phyto agent sulfura white inhibits melanin formation, reducing dark spots and discolouration, while dermapep blocks alpha- MSH and reduces inflammation from stimuli such as UV radiation.

Trade: £55 for 48g

0345 504 0461

imageskincare.co.uk