Warm, summery days are here, and that means more outside time. It also means our skin is especially vulnerable to hyperpigmentation, leaving it blotchy and uneven.

Take a walk down any beauty aisle—tons of creams and correctors promise to even out skin tone, reduce the appearance of imperfections, and target hyperpigmentation. This discolouration, which appears as uneven, darkened patches or spots on the skin, is mainly caused by sun exposure. Although hyperpigmentation is not permanent, it can last a very long time. Treat it with products designed to target and improve the appearance of discolouration, like SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense. 

Discoloration Defense improves the appearance of discoloration by exfoliating dead skin cells and protecting skin from external aggressors. As a layerable daily-use serum, it’s easy to integrate into your skincare routine and can be used to address discolouration in all skin tones. 

Benefits of Discoloration Defense

• Use it to reduce the look of uneven skin tone, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discoloration 
• It is skin-friendly—free of parabens-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, and hydroquinone
• Enjoy a simple at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser

For individuals concerned about hyperpigmentation, integrating a dark spot corrector can target and reduce age spots for a clearer, more even skin tone. As a lightweight daily-use serum, Discoloration Defense has been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of visible skin discoloration, including red and brown post-acne marks. Featuring 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES (a sulfonic acid that promotes the skin’s natural exfoliation process), and a potent cocktail of anti-discoloration ingredients works synergistically to promote even skin tone for visible results in as little as two weeks. 

Use Discoloration Defense alone or augment office-based treatments such as chemical peels and IPL treatments. Just remember, the most effective approach is always prevention. We recommend a broad-spectrum, lightweight product like Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50. Not only will sunscreen prevent the formation of new spots, but it also keeps existing hyperpigmentation from worsening. Use it generously and use it daily. 

To learn more about addressing hyperpigmentation and the best products for your skin type, contact Dr. Kamani’s team at 604.222.9998 or visit rozkamani.com.