Cleanser
2% salicylic acid wash (CeraVe SA Cleanser, Paula's Choice). Daily morning and evening.
Treatment
Adapalene 0.1% (over-the-counter Differin). Apply at night every other day to start.
Hyperpigmentation
Tranexamic acid serums (Topicals Faded, Hyper Skin). Vitamin C serum in the morning.
Sunscreen
SPF 30+ daily — non-negotiable. Hyperpigmentation in Black skin is driven heavily by UV exposure on already-inflamed acne.