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✨ Fade the Spots, Not Your Confidence: How to Tackle Hyperpigmentation After 40

  Ever look in the mirror and wonder what is happening? it's like your skin is telling a story you never signed up for? If you’ve ever felt like your glow has been BLACKED OUT by uneven skin tone or stubborn dark spots, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Hyperpigmentation is common, especially in melanin-rich skin, but it isn't permanent. As a skincare consultant who works with women just like you, I want you to know this: you can reclaim your GLOW, and I’m going to show you how. 🧠 First, What Is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation happens when certain areas of your skin produce too much melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its beautiful color. The result? Dark patches, uneven tone, or leftover marks from breakouts that feel like they’ll never go away. There are a few types: 1. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (like acne scars or bug bites) 2. Melasma (often triggered by hormones or pregnancy) 3. Sunspots (caused by UV exposure over time) When yo...
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Summer Beauty Must-Haves: Stay Refreshed & Radiant

To help you discover what’s worth adding to your summer lineup, we curated a list of must-haves that will keep you glowing all season long.  Wake Up to Radiant, Refreshed Skin   Long summer days can leave your skin feeling dry and dull—give your skin the boost it needs with an overnight mask.  Anew Vitamin C Overnight Radiant Mask  works while you sleep to help you wake up to a brighter, more refreshed complexion. Formulated with powerful antioxidant vitamin C and nourishing sunflower seed oil, this mask helps visibly improve skin tone and texture, making it a perfect addition to your summer beauty routine. Chill and Tone   Hot summer days can leave your skin feeling overheated and parched, which is why  Beyond Glow Cooling Centella Toner  is a seasonal essential. Infused with soothing centella asiatica, this toner helps refresh and moisturize irritated skin from dryness. Our LG H&H insider Jaemin shared this favorite pick straight from o...

How to Fade Dark Spots for Good (Without Damaging Your Skin)

Radiant at Every Age: The Skincare Series for Black Women 40+ – Part 4 Girl. Let’s go ahead and talk about the spot that won’t stop. We’ve been building this series brick by brick, and now we’re here at one of the biggest frustrations for melanin-rich skin after 40: hyperpigmentation. You know the story—one little breakout turns into a souvenir that overstays its welcome. Or you had a bit of dryness or irritation and now there's a shadow that won’t go away. I know it’s tempting to go hard—scrub it, bleach it, burn it off—but sis, your skin doesn’t need to be punished. It needs to be understood. So today, we’re gonna talk all the way through how to fade those dark spots for good —gently, lovingly, and most importantly, safely. Grab your tea. Let’s get into it. 💥 Real Talk: What Is Hyperpigmentation? Let’s break it down: Hyperpigmentation is when your skin produces extra melanin in one area—usually due to trauma, inflammation, or UV exposure. It’s your skin’s way of protecting its...

The Skincare Ingredients Black Women Over 40 Should Avoid (And What to Use Instead)

Radiant at Every Age: The Skincare Series for Black Women 40+ – Part 3 Hey sis… pull up a chair, we need to talk. You’ve been doing the work—cleansing, moisturizing, even drinking more water (go you!). But something still feels off with your skin. Maybe it’s dry and irritated one week, breaking out the next. Maybe your dark spots are still camped out like they paid rent. I see you. And I need you to know: the problem might not be your routine… it could be what’s in your products. In this third installment of our Radiant at Every Age series, we’re diving into the ingredients that often sneak into skincare and quietly sabotage melanin-rich, mature skin—and what to swap them out for instead. Trust me, this one’s a game changer. 💥 Let’s Call Out the Real Villains So many of us grew up using products that promised “brighter,” “clearer,” or “younger-looking” skin—but left us with flakes, inflammation, or hyperpigmentation that just wouldn't quit. The truth? Some ingredients are just N...

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MACOMB, MI, United States