The latest stats show that 43 per cent of women in the UK are concerned about dark spots, otherwise known as hyperpigmentation.

But what exactly is it?

Well, dark spots are the result of the overproduction or collection of melanin, a skin pigment that makes skin darker. This can be triggered by acne scars, excessive sun exposure, or hormonal changes.

Dark spots can affect everyone, but sun-induced dark spots tend to be more common on fairer skin tones, while darker skin tones are more likely to…