Reddit mentions of Eve Hansen Vitamin C Serum for Face | (2 OZ) Facial Serum with Natural, Organic Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera | Brighten, Reduce Appearance of Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Dark Spots

This is the one I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SFNCSWC/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but I may switch to this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GUCJBAQ/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I23J4SXPPN4TW3&colid=3LKTHCTKV5JJX because I read that the ones with L ascorbic acid is better.

For the retinol creme I just use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015ORL3B8/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did research and basically you just need Vitamin C serum, retinol/retina, a moisturizer and sunblock for skin care as they're the only one's that have been scientifically proven while everything else might as well be snake oil.

I started the minipill, progesterone-only, in February 2016. My doctor didn't say anything about skin side effects, and I'd struggled with mild acne my whole life, so when my skin started developing deep, painful minivolcanos, I thought I just hadn't been washing my face enough or something.

Not the case. I didn't figure out it was the pill's fault until April. I quit it, and saw a dermatologist after the first May picture. She prescribed me differin. You can see the godawful purge in July - which she did not warn me about, and it lasted 3-5 weeks.

Differin and moisturizer became my routine for months. I thought my hyperpigmentation would fade by this point, but it hasn't, so in early March I jumped onto the serious SCA routine ball.

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So far I've been using:

[Glycolic Acid Peel once every 1-3 weeks] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYMJG72/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) depending on how my skin handles it and how long I left it on

And my daily routine, typically done at night:

A few drops of Vitamin C serum

And then some of that trusty Differin right on the scarring

And then Retinol Moisturizer Cream.

I also use sunscreen regularly when I go outside. I work from home and live in a dark basement so I don't use it indoors.

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Thankfully I have minimal (though still some) textural scarring; my main problem is the discoloration.

I would love any suggestions about my routine or additional things I can do to help heal up those annoying spots. All I want is to get to a point where I can stop using foundation without people wondering if I have a skin condition.

And also - will the hyperpigmentation ever eventually fade on its own? How long do I have to wait? Or will this be with me for the rest of my life?

I used to have fairly oily skin but I've had really good luck with managing it with a skin care routine of just:

1. a konjac sponge in the shower (run it under the water until it's soft, then scrub your face all over with that). My roommate uses his with facial soap, but I use mine just with the sponge on its own, so you can use it either way. I use the linked brand and buy it at my local natural foods store, but there are lots of options available on Amazon too. This is the part I would recommend the most--it does an amazing job at gently exfoliating the dead skin away and helping normalize the oily and dry parts. Just make sure to moisturize afterwards and you should be great.
   
   
2. witch hazel with a cotton ball as toner morning and night (try to get Thayer's brand if you can, but just try to find a brand that doesn't put alcohol in it because that will be very drying to your skin and will up the oil production).
   
   
3. Vitamin C serum morning and night (you only use a few drops at a time so this will last you forever)
   
   
4. whatever facial lotion you feel works best for you--I use this, but anything light will do the trick, and put that on morning and night
   
   
5. every so often, use a sheet mask to add in extra moisture and glow! All the ones I linked here are amazing at helping your skin.