Top Skincare Expert Reveals Why 95% of Dark Spot Treatments Actually Make Hyperpigmentation WORSE on Black Skin
By Dr. Amara Wiliams, PhD - Melanin Skin Specialist | Jul 07, 2025
In this article, you'll discover why conventional dark spot treatments trigger the "melanin reaction" that makes your hyperpigmentation darker, and the gentle 5-step breakthrough that's finally giving Black women the glass skin they deserve.
Note: After reading this, you'll understand why your skin has been "fighting" your treatments - and what you can do to work WITH your melanocytes instead of against them.
If you're Black and you've been fighting dark spots on your face, underarms, or inner thighs for months or years with little to no results, it's not your fault.
After studying melanin-rich skin for over a decade, I can tell you with certainty:
95% of dark spot products were never designed for Black and Brown skin.
Just last week, one of my clients walked into my office in tears.
"Dr. Cooper, I've tried EVERYTHING for these dark spots," she said, pointing to the hyperpigmentation covering her cheeks and inner thighs.
"I've spent hundreds of dollars. I've tried every cream, every serum, every treatment. Some made it worse. Others did nothing."
And that, right there, is the problem.
Most dark spot products on the market use harsh chemicals that work for lighter skin tones, but actually trigger MORE hyperpigmentation in darker skin.
Why is that? Let me explain....