Dark Spots Won't Fade? Here's What You're Missing (Derm Explains) | Dr. Jenny Liu

You've been using vitamin C for months. You added niacinamide. You tried the dark spot correctors. And the spots are still there. The problem usually isn't the products. It's the strategy. I'm Dr. Jenny Liu, board-certified dermatologist — and in this video I'm breaking down exactly why dark spots keep coming back, how to layer brightening ingredients by mechanism (not just by brand), and what your options are when topicals aren't enough. Including why tinted SPF is clinically different from regular SPF for anyone dealing with hyperpigmentation or melasma.. #darkspots #hyperpigmentation #dermatologist #skincare #melasma #darkspotcorrector #skincarefordarkskin #niacinamide #tranexamicacid #spf ______________________________ Products mentioned: Eucerin Radiant Tone Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-30572151 Vichy LiftActiv B3 Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-60415249 Laneige Unspotted 4X AHA Serum: Neutrum 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-30630055 SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Vitamin C Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-60415445 SkinBetter AlphaRet Peel Pad: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50795660 NeoStrata Peel Pads: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50795513 Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Pads: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50795322 CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26296268 EltaMD Tinted Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-58448184 Supergoop Tinted Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4818051 Isdin Tinted Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-48717162 ______________________________ FOLLOW ME! Instagram:   / derm.talk   Tik Tok:   / drjennyliu   0:00 Intro 0:53 Why dark spots won't budge 5:33 Building a home routine 6:52 Product recommendations 17:08 When to level up: prescription treatments 19:19 Stronger at-home peels 20:11 In-office treatments 23:28 Oral medications 24:06 Outro Music by WABI SABI - snowflake - https://thmatc.co/?l=519BB0F1 ______________________________ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Also, product links may be affiliate links. Affiliate links support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create videos for you.