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Even your skin tone

Even your skin tone
Aseel Kanaan|
Active Ingredients for Skin Brightening and Tone Evenness Cleansers Suitable for Brightening and Evening Out Skin Tone Creams specifically designed to brighten and even out the body’s skin tone Importance to use serums as part of the routine.

Many women struggle with uneven skin tone, lingering acne marks, or melasma due to various external factors. One of the main causes is sun exposure without applying or reapplying the proper sunscreen for the skin. Acne and improper treatment of it can also lead to uneven skin tone, resulting in brown or red spots on the face. That’s why, after finishing acne treatment, it’s crucial to start using skin tone-evening products to achieve healthy, radiant, and even-toned skin.

However, before beginning any brightening products, it’s important to undergo medical testing to determine the underlying causes. It’s also essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle—this includes avoiding smoking, regularly applying sunscreen, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables (especially those rich in vitamin C like oranges, lemons, and bell peppers), and avoiding spicy foods.

Additionally, it’s necessary to follow a skincare routine suited to your skin type. This includes daily cleansing and moisturizing, and exfoliating at least once every two weeks. Keeping your skin clean and hydrated is vital for its health and vitality, as it boosts collagen production and enhances cell renewal. This, in turn, helps combat damage caused by sun exposure or hormonal imbalances.

 

Active Ingredients for Skin Brightening and Tone Evenness

  • Glycolic Acid
    Helps treat acne, scars, sunspots, age spots, and wrinkles by penetrating the upper layers of the skin and exfoliating them, revealing newer, healthier skin underneath.

  • Salicylic Acid
    A milder acid compared to glycolic acid, it exfoliates the skin’s outer layer to remove damaged skin cells. It helps treat acne, scars, and hyperpigmentation.

  • Alpha Arbutin
    A natural brightening agent extracted from the dried leaves of certain plants. It is considered one of the safest brightening ingredients for most skin types.

  • Vitamin C
    A powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radical damage, while also helping to brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation.

  • Retinol
    A form of Vitamin A that supports skin renewal and helps fade dark spots, contributing to a more even skin tone.

  • Thiamidol
    A patented and clinically proven ingredient that targets the root cause of hyperpigmentation. With regular use, it reduces dark spots and helps prevent them from reappearing.

  • 4% Hydroquinone
    A prescription-strength treatment for hyperpigmentation. It works by inhibiting melanin production in the pigment-producing cells of the skin.

  • Azelaic Acid
    An organic compound that targets deeper layers of the skin. It reduces melanin production and helps lighten dark spots and discoloration.

 

Cleansers Suitable for Skin Brightening and Tone Evenness

Suitable for All Skin Types

URIAGE DÉPIDERM BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM 100ML

Suitable for All Skin Types

EUCERIN EVEN PIGMENT PERFECTOR CLEANSING FOAM 150ML

Suitable for All Skin Types

ISISPHARMA NEOTONE GEL EXFOLIATING CLEANSING GEL 150ML

Suitable for All Skin Types

ACM DEPIWHITE BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM 200ML

Suitable for All Skin Types

NOVACLEAR WHITENING GENTLE CLEANSER 150ML

Suitable for All Skin Types

NOVACLEAR WHITENING FACIAL FOAM 100ML

As for the creams that help even out and brighten skin tone

This cream contains hydroquinone and is intended for use only for a period of three months. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and should be used at night. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
ISISPHARMA UNITONE 4 WHITE

This cream contains Thiamidol and should be used four times daily to achieve its full intended benefits.

EUCERIN EVEN PIGMENT PERFECTOR DAY CREAM SPF30 50ML

It contains four patented ingredients designed to eliminate dark spots. Apply once daily to the targeted areas for a duration of 2 to 6 months.

ACM DEPIWHITE ADVANCED CREAM 40ML

It contains Vitamin C, which helps even out skin tone. It should be used twice daily, in the morning and evening.

VICHY LIFTACTIV COLLAGEN SPECIALIST PEPTIDE + VITAMIN C 50ML

It contains Vitamin C, which gives the skin a radiant and even tone.

THE INKEY LIST VITAMIN B, C AND E MOISTURIZER 50ML

A night cream containing retinol and alpha arbutin, which work together to even out skin tone.

NOVACLEAR WHITENING NIGHT CREAM 50ML

This day cream contains sun protection (SPF) along with Vitamin C, which brightens the skin and reduces the appearance of dark spots.

BIO BALANCE FACIAL WHITENING CREAM 30SPF 55ML

There are also creams specifically designed for body brightening and evening out skin tone.



ACM DEPIWHITE BODY MILK 200ML
ISISPHARMA NEOTONE BODY 100ML
BIO BALANCE BODY & SENSITIVE AREAS WHITENING CREAM 30SPF 60ML
NOVACLEAR WHITENING ELBOW & KNEE CREAM 50ML 

As for creams specifically formulated for brightening the hands



NOVACLEAR WHITENING HAND CREAM 50ML
EUCERIN EVEN PIGMENT PERFECTOR HAND CREAM SPF30 75ML

It’s also important to use serums, as they contain concentrated active ingredients, which help achieve results more quickly.


Vitamin C serum is highly effective in achieving visible results. It helps deliver a radiant glow, refreshed skin, and a healthy, even skin tone. For example:
LA ROCHE POSAY PURE VITAMIN C 10 SERUM 30ML
ISDIN ISDINCEUTICS FLAVO-C ULTRAGLYCAN 10 AMPOULES*2ML
EUCERIN HYALURON-FILLER VITAMIN C BOOSTER 8ML

Retinol serums also help stimulate cell renewal and collagen production in the skin, which contributes to evening out skin tone and lightening dark spots. However, retinol and other Vitamin A derivatives should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by individuals with hypersensitive skin.

BIO BALANCE PURE RETINOL 0.3% + VITAMIN E 2% SUPER SERUM 30ML

LA ROCHE POSAY RETINOL B3 SERUM 30ML
HYALOGIC RETINOL RENEWING SERUM 13.5ML
SVR AMPOULE 0.3% VITAMIN A PURE RETINOL SERUM 30ML
ACM DUOLYS.A RETINOL SERUM 30ML
There are also many serums that contain a combination of active ingredients—or a single potent ingredient—that help even out skin tone and reduce dark spots and acne marks. For example
DUCRAY KERACNYL SERUM 30ML


It’s also important to mention brightening eye creams—specifically for dark circles caused by fatigue, stress, or lack of sleep, rather than genetic factors.

NOVACLEAR WHITENING EYE CREAM 15ML
ISISPHARMA NEOTONE EYES 15ML
ACM DEPIWHITE EYE CONTOUR GEL 15ML
BIO BALANCE BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM 15ML
ISDIN ISDINCEUTICS K-OX EYES 

Remember, when starting to use skin-brightening products, your expectations should be realistic. It would be unwise to use a brightening product for just a few days and then give up or switch to another simply because you haven’t seen results yet. Always keep in mind that this is a long-term process, and if you choose the right products, the results will become noticeable in due time.

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