Uneven skin tone maybe a result of external issues and habits such as pollution, smoking, alcohol, occupational issues such as staying outdoors, swimming, sports and overuse of cosmetics and skin care as well. Internal triggers may include a low hemoglobin, other nutritional deficiencies, hormonal issues or other serious issues which maybe uncommon, such as internal malignancies etc.
Typically uneven skin tone requires just consistent skin care at home and in some individuals additionally certain simple non invasive procedures along with healthy habits such as good and balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and improved habits.
Uneven skin tone maybe described by individuals in differing ways such as loss of “glow”, “patchy skin”, pigmentation in some areas, “dull skin” etc
Simple things which may help:
- A good cleanser - something which provides adequate hydration, is not overtly exfoliating and removes the grime. Certain agents which one may look out for include, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and mild cleansing agents
- Broad, spectrum sunscreen with barrier restoration capabilities.
- Skin lightening agents under dermatologist supervision depending on what your skin needs and requires. For oily skin AHAs (glycolic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid) may help however for sensitive skin polyhydroxy acids are great (glyconolactone). For very dry skin one may consider even gentler alternatives such as kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, silymarin. For tolerant skin, one may graduate to retinol derivatives. Products such as RESTORE by the Facecraft Project are a great start.
Gentle chemical peels, medifacials m, microneedling, laser toning as per your skin type and dermatologists suggestion may help in improving overall outcomes.