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Spending time out in the sun without sunscreen may feel indulgent and fantastic on the skin, but those harmful UV rays aren’t doing you any favor. Aside from increasing the risk of developing cancer, UVA and UVB rays can cause premature signs of aging in the skin that include fine lines, wrinkles, and hyper pigmentation, also known as sunspots. If you’re concerned about your sunspots, a dermatologist can tell you more about effective laser treatments that help zap them away — or you can try these drugstore beauty products that are known for fading hyper pigmentation.
Ambi Skincare Fade Cream
The key ingredients in Ambi Skincare Fade Cream are 2 percent hydroquinone (a known skin lightener), 2 percent octinoxate, and sunscreen to prevent further sun damage. This cream is free of oil and alcohol and can be used twice daily to gradually reduce sun spots. If you have dark skin, check with your dermatologist before using this (or any pigment corrector) because some can fade skin tone.
Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spot Corrector
The Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spor Corrector, which can be applied as a serum after cleansing and before moisturizer, contains Accelerated Retinol SA and vitamin C, both effective at brightening discoloration and skin tone. Because of the retinol in this product, it’s best to use it at night and to always remember to apply sunscreen during the day, as your skin may be even more sensitive to UV rays while using this.
Skinceuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector
Consider this one an investment in your present and future skin: it may be pricey, but Skinceuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains effective ingredients like 0.3 percent salicylic acid to exfoliate and fade dark spots, 1 percent Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid to inhibit melanin production, and 0.5 percent ellagic acid to reduce hyper pigmentation. It’s ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and dry skin.
Alpha Skincare Dual Action Skin Lightener
There’s so much exfoliating and dark spot lightening goodness wrapped up into the Alpha Skincare Dual Action Skin Lightener, with ingredients like hydroquinone, alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, antioxidants, and moisturizing vitamin E. You’ll protect your skin against free radicals and aging while delivering a potent non-prescription strength dose of brightening and collagen boosting ingredients.
