India, July 2 -- Hyperpigmentation is one of the most frustrating obstacles to achieving that snatched, glowing skin. Even when your skin is relatively clear with no major breakouts, hyperpigmentation can still stand between you and your glow. If you feel like it's gatekeeping your main character moment, understanding the root causes is the first step to treating it effectively, steadily helping you get back on track to skin goals.

Dr Rashmi Agrawal, skin specialist and founder and medical director of Skin International, Noida, shared with HT Lifestyle that hyperpigmentation has multiple contributors, ranging from environmental to physiological factors.

Moreover, Indians have a higher likelihood of developing hyperpigmentation. She said...