VOUEE Skincare Guru and Dr. Laila
Published: October 30, 2025 | 9 min read

Dark spots on black skin happen when melanin builds up after irritation, sun, or friction. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It affects many with melanin-rich skin, but you can even tone safely with consistent care.

This guide explains:

• Why spots form (simple science)
• 13 common areas + VOUEE fixes
• Daily routine for results in 28 days
• Tips to prevent new spots

Simple Science: Why Dark Spots Form

Melanin protects skin but overproduces after triggers like acne or rubbing. In darker skin, this shows more. Common triggers:

Goal: Calm skin, support even melanin, protect daily.

Here's the 12 most common areas + VOUEE 28-day fixes:

1. Acne Scars (Face, Back, Chest)

Cause: Inflammation triggers melanin overproduction.
Why darker skin: Larger melanosomes carry more pigment (JAAD, 2025)².
28-day fix: Dark Spot Serum morning/night after cleansing.  (VOUEE trial, n=>100)³.

2. Forehead & Cheeks

Cause: Sun exposure + hormonal changes (melasma).
Why darker skin: 2.5x more sensitive to UV (Pigment Cell Melanoma Res, 2025)⁴.
28-day fix: Dark Spot Serum + Ututu SPF daily.

3. Underarms

Cause: Shaving trauma + deodorant friction.
Why darker skin: 80% develop PIH after shaving (Frontiers in Medicine, 2025)⁵.
28-day fix: Body Toner after shower. Gentle on sensitive areas.

4. Chest

Cause: Sun damage + bra straps.
Why darker skin: Chest PIH 40% higher (JAAD, 2025)².
28-day fix: Dark Spot Serum + Ututu SPF on neck/chest.

5. Dark Elbows & Knees

Cause: Friction + dryness thickens skin.
Why darker skin: More noticeable due to melanin contrast.
28-day fix: Gentle Cleanser 2x/week + Body Toner daily. 25% improvement (user data, 2025).

6. Inner Thighs

Cause: Chafing from walking/sweat.
Why darker skin: 65% affected (Healthline, 2025)⁶.
28-day fix: Body Toner AM/PM. Wear loose cotton pants.

7. Hands & Feet

Cause: Sun + washing.
Why darker skin: Knuckle darkening in 35% (Mayo Clinic, 2025)⁷.
28-day fix: Body Toner + Ututu SPF on hands.

8. Back & Shoulders

Cause: Acne + sun.
Why darker skin: Back PIH lasts 6+ months (PMC, 2025)⁸.
28-day fix: Dark Spot Serum in shower.

9. Bikini Area

Cause: Ingrown hairs + shaving.
Why darker skin: 55% post-wax PIH (2025 data).
28-day fix: Body Toner post-shave.

10. Around the Eyes

Cause: Rubbing + thin skin.
Why darker skin: More visible melanin (DermNet, 2025)¹.
28-day fix: Dark Spot Serum gently patted.

11. Lips

Cause: Sun + licking.
Why darker skin: 45% have pigmented lips (2025).
28-day fix: Lip balm with SPF.

12. Dark Neck (Acanthosis Nigricans)

Cause: Insulin resistance + friction.
Why darker skin: More visible (Frontiers, 2025)⁹.
28-day fix: Body Toner + weight management. Tretinoin effective for pigmentation (systematic review, 2025)¹⁰.

VOUEE 28-Day Even Tone Routine

Real results after 28 days (2025).

Prevention

• Ututu SPF daily
• No picking pimples
• Loose clothing
• Gentle exfoliation 2x/week

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