Skin Discoloration

Skin Discoloration

Sun spots and discoloration are telltale signs of sun damage that betray your skin's age and create uneven tone. These stubborn spots—also known as age spots or hyperpigmentation—develop when prolonged UV exposure triggers excess melanin production. Over time, this creates patches of darkened skin that appear on your face, hands, and other sun-exposed areas.

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant widely recognized for its skin-brightening properties. It works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production, which directly helps lighten existing sunspots and discoloration. Additionally, it protects against environmental damage (like UV exposure) and supports collagen production, making it effective for both treating and preventing hyperpigmentation. Its ability to even out skin tone and reduce fine lines further enhances its value for surface-level skin concerns.

Best for: treating existing sunspots, discoloration, and preventing future sunspots

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a powerful polyphenol antioxidant found in red grapes, berries, and other botanicals. It combats oxidative stress and interrupts melanin production pathways, targeting root causes of sun-induced pigmentation. By reducing inflammation and shielding against UV damage, resveratrol softens existing discoloration and prevents new sunspots from forming. Its ability to protect cellular DNA makes it especially effective for long-term pigment control and overall skin clarity.

Best for: stubborn or recurring sunspots, deeper pigmentation, and preventing UV-induced discoloration.

CoQ10

CoQ10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant. Its primary role is in cellular energy production and protecting against oxidative stress, targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and firms skin. It can help improve overall skin health, resilience, and elasticity and while it won’t target darker sunspots, it does have a brightening effect on skin and as well as preventative benefits for future discoloration.

Best for: overall brightening and fading of lighter discoloration.

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