Products that reduce pigmentation

A common skin care concern for Aussie women, pigmentation (or hyperpigmentation) is something many of our readers are bothered by – especially in summer. While prevention is always better than a cure (read sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen), there are also some Holy Grail products out there that can help reduce existing imperfections.

Here are some that met our members’ high expectations…

Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Serum

This facial serum contains moderate levels of powerful ingredients including AHA, BHA, Bearberry Extract and Niacinamide to help diminish the appearance of discolouration and pigmentation and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.

Kosmea Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

Rosehip oil has a multitude of skin care benefits – including the ability to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Formulated without any colours or fragrances, two to three drops of this nourishing, natural treatment is all you need to target dark patches.

Indeed Labs Pepta-Bright

Formulated to help prevent, treat and diminish dark spots, this brightening treatment uses O.D.A. white to help inhibit melanin production. Follow with sunscreen in the AM for optimum results!

NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum

Combining the benefits of exfoliation and skin brightening, this serum contains 12 active brightening ingredients to help break up and reduce the appearance of existing pigmentation and discourage new spots from forming. The product also includes patented NeoGlucosamine to increase natural cell turnover and exfoliate and fade existing skin discolourations.

Ella Baché Radiance C

Users will love this fun formulation, which requires you to pour the active vitamin C concentrate powder into the Brightening Serum bottle before applying. Together, the components work to even skin tone and diminish the appearance of pigmentation – and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Looking for a quick fix? Concealer can be used in conjunction with your skin care products to help create the appearance of an even skin tone. The best formula for you will vary depending on your skin type and tone, but as a general rule, if you want to conceal any type of skin pigmentation (or pimples, blemishes, dark shadows and redness for that matter), look for a concealer that offers high coverage, or use a medium coverage concealer that is buildable without the ‘caking’ effect. Related: Annoying beauty problems, solvedRelated: Splurge vs steal: Skin brighteners To help you make the right choice and for tips on how to apply it, refer to our confused girl’s guide to concealer. Do you have skin pigmentation? Have you tried any of these products before?

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