Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every day
Apply vitamin C serum in the morning
Use niacinamide serum daily
Use retinoid at night
Try azelaic acid on dark spots
Use alpha arbutin or kojic acid products
Exfoliate with glycolic acid or lactic acid 1–3 times weekly
Avoid picking or squeezing pimples
Keep skin moisturized with a gentle non-comedogenic moisturizer
Use hydroquinone only under dermatologist guidance
Consider chemical peels from a dermatologist
Consider laser treatment from a dermatologist
See a dermatologist if spots are worsening or not fading