Feel like you’ve tried every fix in the book but nothing has worked? Here’s hope. These lessons will put you at the head of the class and help you achieve complexion perfection once and for all.
Brown splotches are the result of years of unprotected exposure to UV rays, which cause skin to pump out extra pigment.
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To fade spots quickly (you’ll notice results in about four weeks), most dermatologists recommend applying prescription-strength hydroquinone (HQ) twice daily. Although it’s effective, the use of HQ is contro versial (it’s banned in Europe), and it can be too harsh for women with sensitive skin. Gentler OTC alternatives include vitamin C, soy, kojic acid, and licorice root extract. “These ingredients work by breaking down the clusters of melanin in cells and halting the production of even more color,” says Ronald L. Moy, M.D., a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA.
*For the full article please refer to Shape February 2012 Issue
