Vitamin F helps to decrease hyperpigmentation and is one of the most important ingredients when looking for a moisturizer. In this video, we will review the best moisturizers for hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
You want to use a moisturizer rich in Vitamin F aka Linoleic acid & Alpha-Linolenic Acid when you are trying to correct hyperpigmentation because Vitamin F has pigment reduction abilities, increases cell turn over rate, is anti-inflammatory, increases skin barrier health, and decreases transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Moisturizer choice is super important because it can affect product penetration, efficacy, and side effects of the treatment product.
In the context of hyperpigmentation Fatty acids have effects on tyrosinase. Unsaturated fatty acids inhibit tyrosinase activity and can help fight hyperpigmentation.
Here are a few of my favorite moisturizers rich in Vit F:
Light Moisturizers:
Acure https://shop-links.co/1729507880394162572
Inkey List Hemp Moisturizer https://shop-links.co/1729507455929106044
Liquid Gold https://shop-links.co/1729507604269369464
First Aid Beauty UltraRepairAir https://shop-links.co/1729507648520009493
Honest Beauty https://shop-links.co/1729507683192049658
Medium Moisturizers:
EltaMD PM https://shop-links.co/1729507748590282236
Paula’s choice omega complex moisturizer https://shop-links.co/1729507767495439233
Drunk Elephant’s F Balm https://shop-links.co/1729507781981977190
Heavy Moisturizers:
Ceramedx https://shop-links.co/1729507802597081114
Naturium plant rich Ceramide https://shop-links.co/1729507816017345541
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair https://shop-links.co/1729507836698584358
Oils:
Ghosts Democracy https://shop-links.co/1729507806850877558
The Ordinary Vit F https://shop-links.co/1729507759530392719
The easiest way to identify if a moisturizer is rich in Vitamin F is to look for formulas that specifically advertise omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content, such as Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex moisturizer, $35, Biossance Squalane + Omega repair cream, $58 or Drunk Elephants F-Balm- $52
Of note plant, nut, and seed oils with high unsaturated fatty acid concentrations work as well. Sunflower, safflower, evening primrose, rose-hip seed, and flaxseed oils all have particularly high concentrations of linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acids.
Some of the research studies mentioned(there are many just 3 listed below):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19322028/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12172049/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16232122/
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38 Comments
I honestly watch so many skin care vids and don’t think I’ve seen anyone else talk about Vitamin F to this extent. Dr Alexis upping the skincare knowledge game!
Thank you!
Love you dr. 😍
Sapphire oil? Do you mean safflower oil?
I enjoy obtaining knowledge.
Excellent presentation.
I have problems with cysts under my skin in the center of my forehead. Also, I have hyperpigmentation on my neck area. Please advise. Thanks so much for helping us. Gems!
Would love to see an updated version of this video!! Thank you!!
IN CANT EVEN FIND THE INK HEMP OIL MOSTERIZER. SOMETHING HAPPENED
Hello I just found your channel. And I NEED HELP!!! I have normal/combo skin and I need advice on what product to use to help clear up the dark spots on my face and even my skin tone! Right now I've been using Mary Kay for years and my skin just doesn't look alive to me anymore. I want to GLOW!!
Hello Dr. Stephens my skin has changed since I've gotten older. Help!!!
Are any acne safe?
Hey doc, some of your links aren't working
Are these moisturizer found all around the world or just to some countries?
Maybe you mean Safflower oil instead of Sapphire oil???
Hi Doc,just want to know what do you think about raw shea butter cream for your face?
Love that she put the published research studies/data at the end of the description.
Understanding Vitamin F is this for the face as well as the body?
Very helpful! Thank you, I took notes
Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your help . U are heaven sent . God bless you 🙌🏾
Excellent video! Thank you! ❤❤😊
I love your content and everything you represent. I remember when I was in high school I wanted to be a dermatologist. I know if I saw your youtube then I probably would have still pursued that career. But its all good. As a school psychologist now I share your content during my girls self care self love groups! Thank you for being amazing!! ❤
Also my sephora cart runneth over and my skin is amazing!! I dont buy it unless it is Dr. Stephens approved! 💕😁
SN: due to inflation some products are roughly $2 more
Still buying them lol 😂
Can I use a moisturizer with Vitamin F after using a brightening serum? Or is that overdoing it?
Can you review hair moisturizers & oils everything on the shelf has so many chemicals difficult to decipher which option is good or bad when we have so many choices.
So I guess I need to stop using the LaRoche moisturizer. If it's not gonna be beneficial
OMG, most of it were hig end products.,, too pricey for me😣
Thank you for your hard work. Much appreciated 👍🏼
Hello nice video, do these moisturizers fade dark spots?
Vitamin F change the game with helping me fight my hyperpigmentation. Started seeing a huge difference when I added it my routine! Thank you Dr. Stephens ❤
Will these moisturizers work on any part of the body, or just the face?
Thank you 😊
New to your channel. What is the best product to use for the dark pigmentation on your skin. I’m in my late 60’s.
Do you mean mixing the oil with the moisturizer in the container? I thought we couldn’t do that 😅
I have hyperpigmentation what would you recommend for skin care routine Doctor?
What about Olive oil
Thanks for the info., I live in Louisiana I can not find a black skin dermatologist. I'm 64 and have been looking for a long time.. thanks
Amazing!!!!
Thank you for your information. Really has helped me especially during various age changes. Much appreciated.
Thank you!