From acne scarring to eczema and dermatitis, there is a variety of factors that can cause skin to take on an uneven appearance and lose that perfectly smooth evenness we all dream of. Luckily, by using appropriate skin repairing product we can have a healthy skin

When is an uneven skin tone?

Uneven skin tone can be characterised by a variety of factors, from redness, scarring to those pesky blotchy patches or dark spots known as hyper-pigmentation. Unevenness in skin tone can be caused by a few factors, the most common which is a melanin overproduction. This can happen when your skin is exposed to too much sun or daily pollutants and can even happen during hormonal changes (which can occur at various life stages, from pregnancy to ageing).

How to identify an uneven skin tone?

The most important thing to remember before identifying your skin tone is that there is no such thing as a perfectly even complexion – from rosy cheeks to slightly darker under eyes, slight variations in skin tone are perfectly normal. Uneven skin, on the other hand, is slightly different - think you spot dark patches, redness or scarring? These are the hallmarks of an uneven skin tone.

Always use SPF

The most important rule: always use SPF, even during winter or overcast days! Sun exposure is the key cause of not just premature ageing but also unevenness in the skin tone, as melanin is your body’s natural SPF and melanin-forming cells in your skin called melanocytes produce melanin as a natural response to sun exposure to protect your skin. Use a daily SPF which helps to fight all of these facto photo

Keep a consistent skincare routine

Taking good care of your skin by caring for it with a consistent skincare routine can work wonders for a luminous, glowing complexion. A good skincare routine doesn't have to be long or complicated! As long as the golden rule of 'cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise' is followed with a daily dash of SPF, you're on your way to a more even complexion in the long run.

Boost your brightness with skincare

Choose skincare enriched with ingredients that can help brighten skin tone. Vitamin C is especially effective for this - this powerful antioxidant is involved in the synthesis of collagen, which helps to improve skin plumpness and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When applied topically, vitamin C also helps to reduce the appearance of skin pigmentation and evens skin tone, which in turn helps to improve its overall brightness.