| Few things can damage the skin's natural appearance | | | | 4-8 weeks. Some redness might develop during |
| as much as unsightly dark spots and uneven skin | | | | treatment, so you should consult your dermatologist |
| tone (also called hyperpigmentation; age, sun or liver | | | | if you have sensitive skin or if irritation persists. Kojic |
| spots; or solar lentigines). | | | | Acid and Vitamin C are also used professionally to |
| Research indicates that more than 50% of men | | | | even out skin's coloration, and can complement the |
| believe dark spots make them look older and | | | | effect of Hydroquinone. |
| devitalized. More interestingly, more than 50% of | | | | • Gentle exfoliation will help shed the darkened, |
| men don't know hyperpigmentation can actually be | | | | superficial cells and expose new undamaged cells. |
| treated successfully, resulting in an overall healthier | | | | Glycolic Acid is the most recommended product for |
| and younger looking complexion. | | | | mild exfoliation. This should also improve the |
| Uneven skin tone is very common, often starting to | | | | absorption of Hydroquinone, significantly improving |
| appear in men in their 20s as a result of cumulative | | | | the final results. |
| sun exposure. It tends to get accentuated with time, | | | | • Protection from sun exposure. Sun exposure |
| so prevention and early treatment is a good idea. | | | | stimulates pigment production, so don't expose your |
| • Use a product with an active skin-fading | | | | skin to the sun while you are trying to fade dark |
| ingredient. This is indispensable if you really want to | | | | areas. Fading dark spots requires a sustained |
| see some results. Hydroquinone is the gold standard | | | | approach during several weeks while pigment |
| (1% to 4% concentration) used by dermatologists | | | | production reaches normal levels and the superficial |
| and skincare professionals to fade dark areas. | | | | cells are replaced by new cells, but the results will be |
| Hydroquinone is very effective if used regularly for | | | | worth the time investment. |