How to Deal with Uneven Skin Tone
Having uneven skin tone can affect people’s confidence as well as influencing what they wear. For example, you may not want to wear a sleeveless top if you suffer from uneven skin tone on your upper or lower arms, or be able to wear shorts if the problem area is on your legs.
In this article, we’ll look at the various causes of uneven skin tone and what products are available to combat it.
What causes uneven skin tone?
Listed below are some of the main internal and external factors which can result in an uneven skin tone.
- Too much sun
If you expose your skin to the sun too much, some parts of your body might end up with a different skin tone to others. Excessive exposure to UV rays can harm your skin in a number of ways and uneven skin tone is just one of these. If you do get too much sun, regularly using a product such as Bio Oil can help prevent it from becoming dehydrated.
- Poor skin lightening products
There are good and bad skin lightening products on the market today. If you regularly use a poor quality one, you could notice changes to your skin tone where you’ve been applying it.
- Pregnancy
Consistent melanin production is what keeps your skin tone even. In pregnancy, your production of melanin can fluctuate, which in turn can lead to certain areas looking different to others.
- The menopause
Going through the menopause can also affect melanin production due to the hormonal changes your body undergoes.
What can be done about it?
- Makeup
There are many makeup products available which can help cover up uneven skin tone. These typically involve gentler ingredients than chemical skin peels and exfoliating treatments.
- Bio Oil
Bio Oil is another popular product used for treating uneven skin tone. It should be used twice a day for at least three months. It comes in a range of sizes, and Bio Oil 125ml is handy for when you’re travelling abroad.
- Exfoliation
There are various degrees of exfoliating treatment available, from those you can do at home, to more powerful chemical ones carried out by professionals.
- Visit a dermatologist
If you’re not sure what might be causing your uneven skin tone or the best way to treat it, you could make an appointment with a dermatologist in order to get tailored advice.
