From freckles and age spots to scarring, many things can make your complexion look uneven. While harmless, uneven skin may prompt some people into trying various skin lightening products. Knowing what to look for can help you choose a safe option if you find yourself wanting a more even complexion. Each of these treatment options come with some risks.
How gorgeous is Vanessa Axente's radiant complexion? Dark spots. No matter what you call it, the lasting reminder of a bad breakout, rash or sun damage lingering right on your face can be pretty annoying. And in some cases, it can end up being more of a beast to deal with than the initial skin problem that caused it.
The bad news: Dark spots can be brought on from past breakouts AKA post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and ultraviolet UV exposure—both of which can happen to just about anyone. The good news: These darkened patches are fairly easy to treat, meaning you're not stuck with them forever! Follow the tips below and you'll start to diminish the appearance of spots in as little as four weeks, while preventing spots from popping up in the future. Yes, it's hard to resist.
For about a decade, I had acne, on and off. And while I rarely get breakouts anymore, I still have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a. They are the bane of my existence. Even though I don't need to cover up pimples anymore, I slather on a full-coverage foundation to hide all those little red and brown dots.