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The Skin Read · Skin pattern

Marks and Uneven Tone

Skin that holds on to colour. Protection does most of the work.

Why do my dark marks take so long to fade?

This skin makes pigment easily, so marks from spots, sun or irritation stay for months. Daily sunscreen and avoiding irritation matter as much as any brightening product.

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What usually helps
  • Broad spectrum sunscreen every morning, reapplied outdoors
  • One brightening serum, used steadily
  • Patience: 8 to 12 weeks
What to pause
  • Skipping sunscreen on cloudy days
  • Strong peels or scrubs that inflame the skin
  • Picking at spots
Ingredients to look for
  • Tranexamic acid
  • Vitamin C
  • Niacinamide
When skincare is not enough

Any spot that is new, changing, irregular in shape or colour, or bleeding should be checked by a doctor.

The Skin Read

Not sure this is your pattern?

The Skin Read asks a few quick questions and shows your skin pattern, what to pause, and a routine that fits it. About 3 minutes, no sign up.

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Written by Clara Song, Ph.D., founder and formulator of COMPLETE ELIXIR in South Surrey, BC. This content is educational. It does not diagnose or treat a medical condition and does not replace care from a dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional.