Help for Uneven Brown Skin Tone - Part Two

Exfoliation

As skin cells come to the surface and die, they need to slough off to reveal the younger fresher skin beneath. Bringing all the uneven melanin layers to the surface so they can slough off will take time. So be patient.



If you shave your face, you are already doing some exfoliation. Your dermatologist could prescribe a retinoid cream such as Retin-A if your uneven skin tone were pronounced. He or she would probably warn you to use it sparingly because it can cause post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation in brown skin.



Fortunately you say your unevenness is not severe, so you may want to try OTC exfoliants containing the milder Alpha- and Beta-hydroxy Acids (AHA’s and BHA’s).



You might also be interested in Olay Regenerist Targeted Tone Enhancer, one of my personal favorites. It contains Niacinimde as an exfoliant with side benefits. Niacinimide also suppresses UVB damage and enhances anti-cancer properties of keratinocytes (the cells which produce new skin cells).



Paradoxically, exfoliation typically normalizes the skin’s oil and moisture content as well – making dry skin moister and oily skin less oily.



Read more of my advice about uneven skin tone.



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