SPF every morning is non-negotiable – it prevents UV from re-triggering melanocytes – paired with a lighter maintenance step two to three times a week, since fully faded spots can still reactivate under sun exposure or inflammation.

• Daily SPF is the single biggest factor in preventing faded spots from coming back.
• Once a spot has visibly faded, your routine should shift from active treatment to maintenance, not stop completely.
• A gentle, weekly exfoliating step (like Facial Lite) keeps cell turnover going without over-treating already-improved skin.
• Even fully faded marks can reactivate under sun exposure or fresh inflammation, so don't drop the routine entirely.
• Breaks in your routine can undo months of consistent progress faster than you'd expect.

For maintenance, a lighter brightening step like Facial Lite, consistent daily SPF, and vitamin C in the morning if budget allows – the goal shifts from active treatment to protecting the progress you've already made, so don't let a break in routine undo months of consistency.

• Facial Lite (10% Mandelic Acid + 1% Polyglutamic Acid) makes a great weekly maintenance step once you've already seen results.
• SPF stays non-negotiable in the maintenance phase – it's what protects the progress you've made.
• Vitamin C in the morning is a nice addition if your budget allows, layered under SPF.
• The goal in this phase is protection and prevention, not aggressive treatment.
• Consistency, even at a lighter intensity, matters more here than adding new, stronger actives.