Love Saranghae Podcast with Peter & Andrea
E87:
How to Treat Acne Scars, Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation with Vitamin C and Azelaic Acid
In this episode of Love, Saranghae, Peter and Andrea dive into one of the most common and frustrating skin concerns: breakouts, acne scarring, stubborn dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. They break down why pigmentation is rarely caused by one single issue, and why a more targeted, multi-pathway approach is needed if you want to see real, visible change.They introduce the Saranghae Blemish and Skin Spot Corrective Duo, featuring the 25% Vitamin C Brightening Serum with tranexamic acid and Azalume 10 Serum with 10% glycinated azelaic acid, 2% niacinamide, and 1% alpha-arbutin. Together, these two corrective serums are designed to target breakouts, redness, oil imbalance, inflammation, and uneven pigment from multiple angles. Peter also explains why not all vitamin C serums are created equal, what makes pure ascorbic acid different from more stable derivatives, and why azelaic acid is such a powerful ingredient for acne-prone, sensitive, inflamed, or spot-prone skin.
Takeaways
✔ Why acne scars, dark spots, melasma, and hyperpigmentation need a multi-pathway approach
✔ What the Blemish and Skin Spot Corrective Duo is designed to do
✔ Why Saranghae pairs corrective serums together instead of creating one overloaded “super serum”
✔ What makes 25% pure ascorbic acid different from other forms of vitamin C
✔ Why vitamin C can help brighten skin, support collagen, and target discoloration
✔ How tranexamic acid supports deeper pigmentation concerns like melasma
✔ Why no single ingredient works for every type of hyperpigmentation
About Our Guest Nancy McDonald
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email: info@atelier123.ca
Phone: 416.662.0047
Website: https://atelier123.ca
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