Why Your Skin Keeps Darkening After Breakouts

Written By Rachel East

You’re finally healing from a breakout—but suddenly, a dark spot appears where the pimple used to be. Sound familiar? This is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and it happens more often in deeper skin tones.

Melanin-rich skin produces more pigment as a defense mechanism—but when it’s triggered by inflammation, even a small breakout can leave behind weeks (or months) of discoloration.

To prevent this cycle:

  • Treat breakouts gently—no picking or drying them out

  • Soothe the skin barrier with calming ingredients like niacinamide or oat

  • Use SPF daily to stop the dark spot from deepening

  • Avoid overly strong acids unless they’re prescribed and monitored

At UltraRay, we understand how your skin responds to trauma, and we customize facials and routines to target pigment without triggering more damage.

✨ Ready to fade dark marks the right way? Join the UltraGlow Hyperpigmentation Program and let’s heal your skin with intention.

Rachel East
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