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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
0:31 Use a sunscreen
0:46 use an exfoliating cleanser
1:04 Try a serum
1:20 Get a chemical peel
1:47 Try microdermabrasion
2:01 Use a lightening cream
2:16 Use light therapy


We may wish for perfectly smooth, even skin, but many of us have uneven skin tones. This may take the form of redness, acne scars, age spots, or sun damage, which can cause blemishes or patches of color on the skin.

Uneven skin can be temporary or permanent, and it may result from:

sun exposure
age
medications
hormones

Fortunately, there are remedies to help you smooth out discoloration and hyperpigmentation in your skin.
Lifestyle changes to even out your complexion

There are a number of different behavioral changes you can make to improve the appearance of your skin.
Stay hydrated

Keeping your skin — and your body — hydrated will do wonders for your skin.

Drinking water hydrates your body from the inside out.

Applying moisturizer helps soothe skin, helping to resolve dryness and redness. Choose noncomedogenic moisturizers to prevent skin irritation and clogged pores.

Don’t forget to moisturize all of your skin — not just your face. Using a broad-spectrum moisturizer, which protects against both UVA and UVB raysTrusted Source, on your hands can help prevent age spots over time.
Use sunscreen

Use sunscreen every day to prevent sun damage to your skin. Not only will this prevent immediate redness and peeling from sunburns, but it’ll also prevent the formation of age spots.

Wear sunscreen every day and reapply it any time you’ll be in the sun, even in winter.
Avoid certain foods and drinks

Certain foods can trigger flushed, uneven complexions. Some, like sugary snacks, may even speed up development of wrinkles and age spots.

Avoiding them can help preserve that even skin tone you’re looking for.

Foods to avoid include:

alcohol, which can cause the blood vessels to dilate and lead to a flushed face
spicy foods, which can increase redness
foods high in refined sugars
dairy that may trigger various types of skin irritation, including acne
overly processed or greasy foods like chips

Natural ingredients for more even skin

There are plenty of different natural remedies that you can use at home to even out skin tone. Many high-end beauty products contain these as active ingredients.
Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and can protect against free radical damage that can cause tissue damage, resulting in uneven skin tone.

You can take supplements, use a vitamin C serum, or find vitamin C in foods like:

oranges
guava
bell peppers
kiwis
strawberries

The best sources for vitamin C tend to be a balanced diet and a vitamin C serum.
Niacin

Niacin is a nutrient that’s essential for skin, hair, and nail health.

It can help:

restore uneven skin tone
reduce wrinkles
brighten your complexion

It does this by helping to improve skin hydrationTrusted Source. Niacin can be found in foods like:

poultry
green peas
mushrooms
tuna