Dark spots often appear after breakouts and are hard to avoid completely. Their fading speed is largely influenced by genetics. While lightening products like vitamin C, alpha arbutin, and niacinamide might help, they can create a cycle of dependence with minimal benefits. Retinol can reduce the healing time of these spots, but the necessity for its continuous use and potential long-term side effects should be considered.

From my experience, it's best to let spots heal naturally, use makeup for temporary cover, and try to identify the root cause of pimples.

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