How to Soften the Appearance of Dark Spots
Dark spots or areas of hyperpigmentation can appear anywhere on your body! Particularly areas such as your face, hands and arms. These spots are sometimes referred to as age spots or sun spots, and they develop in areas where your skin produces more melanin than usual. There are many causes for these types of spots to appear on your complexion. However, most commonly they appear after exposure to the sun or artificial UV light. This is because this speeds up your skin’s natural production of melanin.
If you are looking to fade any dark spots on your complexion, the use of brightening and repairing products will work to diminish these spots. Essentially these products work to soften the appearance of dark spots and any other discolouration. Discover our top products that have been tried and tested by our beauty experts to ensure they deliver the best results so you can turn back time and make dark spots old news.
Intraceuticals Opulence Brightening Wand
If you are super serious about fading your dark spots, the Intraceuticals Opulence Brightening Wand has made their targeted formula into a portable pen! The idea behind this easy to carry pen is that it encourages regular and continued treatment. This commitment helps to soften the appearance of any dark spots. Perfect for travelling!
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Thalgo Lumiere Marine Brightening Cream
This double edge treatment offers Brown Algae that directly targets dark spots, helping fade them over time, as well as Achillea Millefolium Extract to boost the skin cell renewal process. Thalgo's Lumiere Marine Brightening Cream even works to provide much-needed moisture to the skin to help you achieve that brighter skin you have been wishing for. The entire Brightening Lumiere Range from Thalgo has been designed to target pigmentation. The active formulation is no different when it comes to this cream!
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Skinstitut Even Blend Serum
The skin lightening agents in the Skinstitut Even Blend Serum deliver powerful ingredients straight to any dark spots and freckles. This product is a serious all-around essential as it heals breakouts and works to exfoliate the skin without irritation. Once this serum has got to work, dark spots will appear faded! Not only this, but you can feel great knowing that this serum helps prevent the risk of future damage.
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Eminence Bright Overnight Correcting Cream
The Eminence Bright Overnight Correcting Cream works hard while you get your beauty sleep! The formula is full of natural and organic ingredients that target the appearance of unwanted pigmentation and dark spots. After using this cream we found that you wake up with a smoother complexion! When used nightly, this cream works to correct the appearance of unwanted melanin while also nourishing deep within your skin.
Shop ThisDermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair
Retinol is known for its ability to fade dark spots. However also for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and improve the firmness of your skin. If you weren't already using a retinol, the Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair is a great multi-use product to target dark spots and other areas of skin concern. This retinol treatment works to increase your cell turnover and collage production so your whole complexion can benefit from the powerful magic of retinol!
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With these brands continually developing new ways to target hyperpigmentation, dark spots don't have to stick around forever! Incorporating these products into your daily skin regime is a great first step! However, making sure you remember to apply sunscreen every day will help in preventing any future dark spots from cropping up. Products that have a high SPF rating such as the Skinstitut Age Defence SPF 50+ and the Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ will work beautifully alongside these dark spot treatments to leave your skin visibly brighter.