Pigmentation
Pigmentation Protocol
Pigmentation is the slowest condition in skincare to correct and the easiest to make worse. The products matter, but the discipline matters more: any protocol without daily sun protection will fail regardless of what else is in it.
6 steps
The steps
Step 1BothCleanse
JorgObé Glycerin Hydra Cleanser 200mlJorgObé · 200ml · £29
Nothing dramatic here by design. Aggressive cleansing and scrubbing can worsen pigmentation by provoking inflammation, so keep this step gentle.
Step 2AMAM antioxidant
JorgObé Vitamin C Serum 50mlReplaces C-Tetra Advanced, currently unavailable
JorgObé · 50ml · £40
Vitamin C interrupts melanin production and adds antioxidant protection against the UV and pollution exposure that drives pigment in the first place.
Step 3AMAM protection
Ultrasun Face Anti-Pigmentation SPF50+Ultrasun · 50ml · £30
The single most important step in this routine. UV exposure reactivates pigment faster than any treatment can fade it, so daily protection is what makes the rest of the routine worth doing.
Step 4PMPM exfoliation
JorgObé AHA Exfoliator 50mlJorgObé · 50ml · £27
Increasing cell turnover moves pigmented cells to the surface faster. Alternate nights rather than using it daily, and stop if skin becomes irritated.
Step 5PMPM hydration
Hydr8 B5 IntenseMedik8 · 30ml · £46
Hyaluronic acid pulls water into the skin, but it needs something above it to hold that water in place. Keeping the barrier comfortable is what allows the actives in this routine to be used consistently.
Step 6BothOptionalSupplement support
Skin Even IQ 28 day supplyAdvanced Nutrition Programme · 28 day supply · £89
Optional daily supplement support alongside the topical steps.
Swap option
Skin Omegas+ 60 softgelsAdvanced Nutrition Programme · £34 · not added by Shop the routine
Guide
What actually works for pigmentation, and what doesn’t →
A pharmacist’s honest guide to treating pigmentation, what has real evidence behind it, and why most people give up too early or expect too much too fast.
What to expect
Give this 12 weeks minimum before judging it, and 6 months for meaningful change in melasma. Progress is gradual and best tracked with photographs in consistent lighting rather than by memory.
Important
Melasma, post inflammatory pigmentation and sun damage behave differently and respond differently. If pigmentation is worsening, appears suddenly, or a single mark is changing in size, shape or colour, see your GP or a dermatologist before treating it yourself. Prescription strength options exist for stubborn pigmentation and are worth discussing with a prescriber.