Glycolic Acid (AHA) for Dark Spots
Glycolic acid fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation over months.
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Glycolic acid fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation over months.
how to use it. 3–4 nights per week. Pair with tyrosinase inhibitor.
why it works. Accelerated desquamation removes pigment-laden corneocytes.
Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.
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