Uneven Skin Type

Uneven Skin Type

An uneven skin tone on the face and dark spots on the skin can be caused by many skin conditions such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Sun exposure, blue light from the phone and computer, and exposure to heat can cause an uneven skin tone on the face and cheeks.

While fine lines and wrinkles suggest increased age, an uneven skin tone on the face suggests health problems as shown by several studies. Obviously, you do not want to look unhealthy- so let’s discuss how to even the skin tone and erase hyperpigmentation.

(If you have dark spots on the face and have black skin, click here.)

First, we will discuss the best products to even skin tone and then we will discuss causes of uneven skin tone on the face.

What Are The Best Products To Treat An Uneven Skin Tone?

Skin Care Routine to Even Skin Tone

What To Know Before You Begin Uneven Skin Tone Products

Best Skin Care To Even Skin Tone

Dermatologist-recommended products

Causes of Uneven Skin Tone

Which Baumann Skin Types® Have an Uneven Skin Tone?

References

What Are The Best Products To Treat An Uneven Skin Tone?

Before we discuss the best products to treat an uneven skin tone on the face- you first need to decide- is the problem the light spots on the skin or the dark spots on the skin? If you have an uneven skin tone on the face- you have two options:

Darken the light spots on the skin

Lighten the darker spots on the skin

If you have light spots that cause an uneven skin tone, the first step is to find out the cause of the light spots on the skin. Light spots on the skin can be caused by vitiligo, yeast or fungus, sun damage or an inflammatory skin disorder like eczema. The best way to darken light spots on the skin is with makeup cover products such as foundations and concealers. It is not always easy to get the correct skin color match, but luckily brands like Dermablend have many options to cover dark spots and light spots on the skin.

Dark spots on the skin are very troublesome and different to erase. You need a skin care routine with products that are chosen to treat hyperpigmentation.

Jane Iredale Active Light® Under-Eye Concealer

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Jane Iredale Circle\Delete® Concealer

$36.00

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Jane Iredale Enlighten Plus™ Under-Eye Concealer

$48.00

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Jane Iredale Purematch Liquid Concealer

$30.00

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Osmosis Beauty Flawless Concealer

$38.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Active Light® Under-Eye Concealer

$32.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Circle\Delete® Concealer

$36.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Enlighten Plus™ Under-Eye Concealer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Purematch Liquid Concealer

$30.00

Add to Cart

Osmosis Beauty Flawless Concealer

$38.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Active Light® Under-Eye Concealer

$32.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Circle\Delete® Concealer

$36.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Enlighten Plus™ Under-Eye Concealer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jane Iredale Purematch Liquid Concealer

$30.00

Add to Cart

Osmosis Beauty Flawless Concealer

$38.00

Add to Cart

The skin care products that are best to treat an uneven skin tone are skin brighteners and lighteners.

La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily

$480.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

$128.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum

$110.00

Add to Cart

Medature Hydro Bright Treatment

$45.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream

$121.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum

$126.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily

$480.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

$128.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum

$110.00

Add to Cart

Medature Hydro Bright Treatment

$45.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream

$121.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum

$126.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm FX Starter System – Normal to Oily

$480.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

$128.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Let There Be Light Powerful Lightening Serum

$110.00

Add to Cart

Medature Hydro Bright Treatment

$45.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Neocutis PERLE Skin Brightening Cream

$121.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx (Hydroquinone Free)

$119.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Brightening KNR Serum

$126.00

Add to Cart

Skin Care Routine to Even Skin Tone

If you want to know what skin care routine is best to even your skin tone, take our skin care routine quiz and we will guide you with a custom personalized skin care regimen.

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What To Know Before You Begin Uneven Skin Tone Products

Skincare products to even the skin tone by lighting dark spots work by decreasing the levels of melanin pigment in the skin. When treating uneven skin tone, you need to prevent activation of the melanocyte- the cell that makes melanin- or your uneven skin tone will come back. Treating uneven skin tone can be discouraging for two main reasons:

The uneven skin tone can take 8-16 weeks to go away when using uneven skin tone products. If it does not get better in 16 weeks read this blog on what to do.

Uneven skin tone recurs with inflammation, blue light, heat and sun exposure, Wearing a tinted SPF all day -even indoors- can help protect your skin from the light from your phone and computer.

If you want to treat your uneven skin tone and lighten dark spots on the skin, you need the correct skincare routine for your skin type and you must use it very consistently twice a day for 8-16 weeks. That can be 4 months! But lightening your skin with skin care products is the safest way to treat dark spots on the skin. If you do laser, lights, microneedling and other procedures to even skin tone, you can actually make the uneven skin tone worse. You also need to avoid the sun, wear daily sunscreen, avoid heat, and stop any estrogen products you are taking that can increase skin pigmentation. You also need to reduce inflammation because inflammation causes the pigment-producing cells (Melanocytes) to make more pigment (melanin).

Best Skin Care To Even Skin Tone

There are many types of skincare products to lighten dark spots on the skin and even skin tone.

They can be divided into categories:

Tyrosinase inhibitors

PAR-2 Blockers

Exfoliants

Moisturizers

Tinted Sunscreens

Oral supplements

Click the category to learn about each product type.

Dermatologist-recommended products

Causes of Uneven Skin Tone

Skin color and skin tone depend upon underlying levels of the skin pigments eumelanin and pheomelanin and the presence of a component in the blood known as hemoglobin and hemosiderin.

An uneven skin tone occurs when melanin is not equally dispersed throughout the skin. Eumelanin is usually the pigment that causes an uneven skin tone but hemoglobin and pheomelanin play a role in skin tone.

There are many skin conditions that cause uneven skin tone.

Here is a list of a few causes of uneven skin tone which is known as dyschromia or hyperpigmentation:

Inflammation

Mask of Pregnancy

Melasma

PIPA, PIH

Phytophotodermatitis (sun sensitivity)

Skin Allergy

Sun Spots (solar lentigos)

Which Baumann Skin Types® Have an Uneven Skin Tone?

There are 8 Baumann Skin Types that have an uneven skin tone.

Baumann skin types with uneven skin tone

These skin types with an uneven skin tone are called Pigmented Baumann Skin Types because these skin types need ingredients to regulate skin pigmentation and even skin tone. A Pigmented Baumann Skin Type means there is uneven skin tone. It is based on evenness or unevenness of skin tone- not on overall skin color. In other words- the definition of Pigmented Baumann Skin Types is not based on ethnicity or Fitzpatrick Skin Type, but rather is based on the presence of an uneven skin tone and the need for uneven skin tone face products.

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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