Board certified dermatologist Diane Madfes, MD explains that “enlarged melanocytes or increased tyrosinase production causes the dark spots [2].” There are specific criteria which our team used to evaluate these products, and these are the same features that you should use when comparing brands: As a product that delivers a high level of vitamin C, Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution is truly unique. Everyone who’s a skincare nerd knows that while vitamin C is one of the best skin-brightening ingredients in the market, it is also highly unstable because it oxidises easily. As such, you may have noticed that most vitamin C serums are housed inside dark bottles to reduce sun exposure to keep them usable for a longer time.

The highly stable formula retains the serum’s efficacy even when exposed to light, while the lightweight, fast-absorbing texture helps effectively deliver the key ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. All five readers agreed that Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution is effective in brightening up their skin tone and fading dark spots, and that visible results can be seen within one to two weeks of usage. Superior Even Skin Tone And Anti-Ageing Benefit Of A Combination Of 4-Hexylresorcinol And Niacinamide: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ics.12759 I tend to give up spot corrector products after some time as my skin would turn very sensitive after prolonged usage. But the Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution has such a gentle formula that soothes my skin and doesn’t cause any irritation. I also love the light lavender scent of the serum as well as how fast it absorbs into my skin.There are a wide range of quality dark spot correctors for face and dark spot correctors for body formulas available on the market, so you may be wondering how to choose the best product for you. Why do these issues arise? According to board-certified dermatologist Robert Finney, “the most common cause of discoloration depends on age, with acne of past reigning supreme in younger patients, UV damage in older patients, and many other factors in between [1].” Formulated with Activated C, White Birch Extract and Peony Extract, this hard-working serum helps improve skin clarity and give your skin a luminous glow with continuous daily usage. It is clinically proven to visibly boost skin clarity by 37%, brighten the skin by 41%, and even out skin tone by 43%.* A review by Monika Michalak published in the International Journal of Molecular Science examined the significance of antioxidants in skin health and anti-aging [4]. What Are Some of the Ingredients To Look For? Sunspots: These are dark spots that appear on the skin due to sun exposure and are also known as solar lentigo, liver spots, or age spots.

The clear texture is a gel-like and pretty lightweight. It goes on smoothly and absorbs almost instantly without feeling greasy on my combination skin. It also makes my skin feel very soothed and hydrated. White Birch Extract, an ingredient derived from sugar, helps to retain hydration and even out skin tone. Cosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation: What is Available?: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663177/ Each product will have its own specific directions on the label, which you should follow carefully. For most products, you apply the formula twice a day evenly to either your face, body, or face and body, depending on the product. After using it for about two weeks, I noticed that the dark spots on my nose, which are the most obvious ones (to me) have started to look less obvious. The ones on my cheeks were not as obvious to begin with, so it wasn’t easy to note any improvements within two weeks. However, seeing how it had already helped fade some spots on the nose, I’m quite confident that it can help to deliver even more positive results if I continued using it.These are some of the key ingredients that you should look for in a quality dark spot corrector formula, for optimal benefits: Niacinamide Most reviewers loved that the serum has a hydrating effect and does not irritate their sensitive skin.