Having had IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment on my face for something else, I have had a slight hyper pigmentation reaction on my cheek - other parts of my face like the chin area seem to be fine. It's not really obvious but I am aware of it and have been researching remedies. One option is to wait it out but I don't know if it will go on its own. Another option is to use a topical cream of some kind. My skin is olive/mediterranean and has now proven to be prone to hyperpigmentation so I don't want to use anything that has a further risk of this. A gradual gentle fading treatment of some kind would be ideal. I am bewildered by the number of options - kojic acid, arbutin, glycolic acid, retinoids, Kilgman's formula, vitamin C, even Bio Oil. Any suggestions specifically for my skin type?

Having had IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment on my face for something else, I have had a slight hyper pigmentation reaction on my cheek - other parts of my face like the chin area seem to be fine. It's not really obvious but I am aware of it and have been researching remedies. One option is to wait it out but I don't know if it will go on its own. Another option is to use a topical cream of some kind. My skin is olive/mediterranean and has now proven to be prone to hyperpigmentation so I don't want to use anything that has a further risk of this. A gradual gentle fading treatment of some kind would be ideal. I am bewildered by the number of options - kojic acid, arbutin, glycolic acid, retinoids, Kilgman's formula, vitamin C, even Bio Oil. Any suggestions specifically for my skin type?

I suggest that the same place that did your laser treatment recommend a product wouldn't go out on my own if I were you.

I suggest lactic peel(30 to 40%) it is great for hyperpigmentation and very gentle(for a peel).
You can do some research on it and make your own opinion.
Good luck