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When your new routine seems to backfire
No visible change after 3–4 months of consistent use: Ensure you’re using sunscreen daily, then speak with a dermatologist about prescription options or in-clinic treatments for deeper pigment or scarring.
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Troubleshooting your alpha arbutin + niacinamide routine
If nothing seems to change after three to four months of consistent use with good sunscreen, avoid increasing strengths on your own. Instead, keep your barrier routine simple and book a dermatologist visit to understand what type of pigmentation you are dealing with.