Did you notice a new spot on your face this morning? Your skin is showing the effects of hyperpigmentation — when skin develops dark spots or patches, ranging from delicate freckles to unsightly darkened areas of melasma.
Want to know more? In this first part of our feature on hyperpigmentation, we’ve asked beauty and fashion blogger Stephanie Timmins to tackle some of the questions you have: From what skin types are more prone to it, to the skincare ingredients you need to treat them.