Not all dark spots are created equal. The best treatment depends on what caused the spot in the first place. “Some are classic sun spots, which we can treat with lasers, while others might be associated with melasma, a hormonally triggered hyperpigmentation, which we’re more likely to treat with peels and topicals — as lasers can potentially exacerbate it.” A vitamin C serum, and always use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to avoid getting dark spots while you’re treating any existing ones,”