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Try exfiating masks. Also oil free moisturizers will calm your skin down. It looks sorta like hyper pigmentation. I've had that before.

Hyperpigmentation, your pictures are a little unclear. Pure Aloe Vera gel helps lighten dark spots =)

Aloevera is a great idea! Why didn't I think of that! They have aloe Vera masks too which do wonders. Might be something worth checking out

so is this just hyperpigmentation and I should treat it with products designed for hyperpigmentation?

I wasnt sure because a lot of photos ive seen of hyperpigmentation look different to what i have which is more of a brown 'patch' rather than lots of individual scars

Honestly it's hardly noticeable. Just aloe Vera and oil free moisturizer will speed up the process. No need to fret over it. It will go away sooner or later. You could try it though. Vitamin e lotion works great too