Ep 11: Hyperpigmentation, Sun Damage & Melasma Moustaches

Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics to make skin care simple and F-U-N! What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked… Hyperpigmentation, Sun Damage & Melasma Moustaches Pigmentation. Sun spots. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Freckles. Age spots. Melasma. Uneven skin tone. If you've heard these terms before but don't really know what they mean, this episode of Skincare School is for you! This week, Michelle explains what causes pigment in the skin and the different types of hyperpigmentation.  Plus, we bust some common hyperpigmentation myths, including the difference between natural freckles and sun damage, and why you really shouldn't use lemon juice to brighten your skin. And as always, we've got your hyperpigmentation skincare products and treatments sorted. You can read more about hyperpigmentation on Beauty IQ: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/concerns/pigmentation-correction/guide/skin-hyperpigmentation  You can read Amy's Aspect Pigment Punch Body review here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/skin-care/aspect-pigment-punch-body-review/  Keep up-to-date with everything Skincare School here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skincare-school-lab-muffin.html Best In Class Products Find sunscreen products here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/guide/beginners-skincare-routine  Find vitamin C products here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/cosmeceuticals/guide/best-vitamin-c-serums Find vitamin A products here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/cosmeceuticals/vitamin-a-retinol/guide/vitamin-a-for-skin  Find exfoliation products here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/exfoliators/guide/how-to-exfoliate-your-face  Aspect Pigment Punch+ 30ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/aspect/aspect-pigment-punch-30ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast  SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-advanced-pigment-corrector.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast  Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/cosmedix/cosmedix-simply-brilliant-24-7-brightening-serum.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  Hosts: Amy Clark & Michelle Wong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.