Skin care isnt one-size-fits-all. Many things factor into whether a product will work for you, from formulation to skin type and even skin tone. If you have darker skin, you may have received questionable advice about how to treat your skin, from skipping sunscreen (dont) to treating scarring and pigmentation.

To clear things up, we spoke with three board-certified dermatologists who broke down some of the most common skin care concerns they see with darker skin and recommended some of their favorite products for handling each one. Read on to see their expert advice and recommendations.

Hyperpigmentation And Discoloration

Dermatologist DiAnne Davis of North Dallas Dermatology Associates told HuffPost that hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and discoloration are some of the biggest concerns of patients with darker skin. She said one of the most coveted goals for those patients is to achieve an even skin tone, thus I see this concern very often.

Hyperpigmentation is a general term used to describe darker patches of skin on the face and body caused by increased melanin. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be caused by acne and is often confused with acne scarring , which results in textured skin with a raised or indented texture. When people of color get a pimple, melanocytes rev up and produce more melanin, said dermatologist Mona Gohara of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut . As a result, when the lesion fades, the skin gets darker. The same phenomenon applies for cuts, bruises and resolving rashes.

To treat discoloration and hyperpigmentation, Davis says, I always start with recommending a sunscreen because over time, the sun can cause discoloration in any skin tone. I always also try to address what is the root cause of the pigmentation, whether its acne, eczema, melasma, etc., because if we are trying to correct pigment we must make sure that we are addressing the primary cause. She recommends a few affordable favorites you can grab at the drugstore, as well as dermatologist staples.

Mele Dew the Most SPF Moisturizer, $18.99

Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF, $36

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, $18.99

Neutrogena Hydroboost Water Gel Lotion SPF, $14.99