Pregnancy hormones can bring breakouts, melasma and new sensitivity. Here's which ingredients to pause, which ones to use with care and the gentle routine we recommend to keep skin clear and even while you're expecting or nursing.

Sun spots, melasma, the dark marks left after a breakout: hyperpigmentation comes in a few forms, and each responds best to a slightly different plan. Here's how to tell them apart and fade them safely, especially on deeper skin tones.