Uneven skin
Uneven skin tone refers to irregularities in the coloration of the skin, often characterized
by patches of discoloration, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation.
Overview
Uneven skin tone refers to irregularities in the coloration of the skin, often characterized by patches of discoloration, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation.
This condition can result from various factors, including sun exposure, hormonal changes, aging, and skin injuries, leading to an overall lack of uniformity in the skin's pigmentation.
Treating uneven skin tone typically involves skincare interventions aimed at brightening, exfoliating, and promoting an even distribution of melanin for a more balanced complexion.
Common Causes
Sun Exposure:
Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays can lead to an overproduction of melanin, causing dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Hormonal Changes:
Fluctuations in hormones, particularly during pregnancy (melasma or "pregnancy mask") or due to birth control methods, can result in changes in skin pigmentation.
Aging:
As the skin ages, the natural renewal process may slow down, leading to the accumulation of pigmentation irregularities.
Inflammation and Skin Trauma:
Skin injuries, acne, or inflammation can trigger the production of excess melanin, resulting in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Genetics:
Genetic factors can influence how the skin produces and distributes melanin, contributing to uneven skin tone.
Skin Care Products and Irritants:
Certain skincare products or harsh chemicals may irritate the skin, leading to pigmentation changes.
Medical Conditions:
Some medical conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis, can affect skin pigmentation and contribute to uneven tone.
Lifestyle Factors:
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact skin health, potentially leading to uneven tone.
Air Pollution:
Exposure to environmental pollutants can contribute to skin damage and uneven pigmentation.
Poor Skincare Habits:
Inconsistent or inadequate skincare routines, including a lack of exfoliation and sun protection, can contribute to uneven skin tone.
Don’t
Use Sunscreen: Regularly apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, a major contributor to uneven skin tone.
Incorporate Brightening Agents: Include skincare products with brightening ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and alpha-arbutin to help even out pigmentation.
Exfoliate Regularly: Use gentle exfoliants to promote cell turnover and remove dead skin cells, contributing to a more even complexion.
Stay Hydrated: Maintain good hydration levels by drinking plenty of water, as well-hydrated skin tends to appear more luminous and even-toned.
Seek Professional Advice: Consult a dermatologist or skincare professional for personalized advice and treatment plans tailored to your specific skin needs.
Use Gentle Cleansers: Opt for mild cleansers that do not strip the skin of its natural oils, helping to maintain a healthy barrier.
Consider Professional Treatments: Explore professional treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser therapy under the guidance of a skincare professional.
Do
Avoid Excessive Sun Exposure: Limit exposure to the sun, especially during peak hours, and avoid tanning beds, which can worsen uneven skin tone.
Skip Sunscreen: Neglecting sunscreen can lead to further pigmentation issues and hinder the effectiveness of other skincare treatments.
Overuse Harsh Products: Avoid using harsh or abrasive skincare products that may irritate the skin and exacerbate uneven pigmentation.
Pick or Squeeze Blemishes: Picking at acne or blemishes can cause inflammation and worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Neglect Consistency: Consistency is key in skincare. Stick to a regular routine and be patient, as results may take time to show.
Use DIY Remedies Without Research: While some home remedies can be beneficial, others may worsen skin conditions. Research thoroughly or consult a professional before trying DIY treatments.
Ignore Overall Skin Health: Consider your overall skin health, including diet, hydration, and lifestyle factors, as they contribute to your skin's appearance.
Assume One-size-fits-all Solutions: Recognize that everyone's skin is unique. What works for one person may not work for another, so tailor your skincare routine to your specific needs.
Dermalogica Products for Uneven Skin Tone
Dermalogica offers a range of products formulated to address uneven skin tone. Here are some top Dermalogica products known for their effectiveness in treating uneven skintone:
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum:
This serum contains advanced Vitamin C technology (L-ascorbic acid) to brighten the skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and defend against free radical damage.
Dermalogica PowerBright TRx Pure Light SPF 50:
A lightweight, broad-spectrum moisturizer that helps prevent discoloration and promotes an even skin tone. It contains peptides and botanical extracts.
Dermalogica PowerBright TRx C-12 Pure Bright Serum:
This serum is designed to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and promote an even skin tone. It contains oligopeptides, rice-derived phytic acid, and algae extracts.
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant:
A gentle exfoliating powder that helps brighten and even out skin tone. It contains rice bran and salicylic acid to promote smoother, more radiant skin.
Dermalogica Age Bright Spot Fader:
This spot treatment is designed to target and fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and breakouts. It contains niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, and seaweed-derived chondrus crispus extract.
Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Serum:
Infused with vitamins A, C, and E, this serum helps combat signs of aging, including uneven skin tone. It nourishes and strengthens the skin for a more youthful appearance.
Dermalogica Pure Night:
A nourishing overnight treatment that helps reduce hyperpigmentation and fortify the skin's natural barrier. It contains peptides, Vitamin C, and niacinamide.
Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil:
This lightweight facial oil helps restore the skin's protective barrier and promotes a luminous complexion. It contains camellia japonica, tamanu, orchid flower extracts, and chia seed oil.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50:
A broad-spectrum moisturizer that helps minimize hyperpigmentation and defend against UV rays. It contains antioxidants, peptides, and hydrating ingredients.
Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer:
A leave-on exfoliating treatment that helps brighten and even out skin tone. It contains hydroxy acids, enzymes, and botanical extracts.
Before incorporating new products into your skincare routine, it's advisable to perform a patch test and, if possible, consult with a skincare professional to ensure they are suitable for your skin type and concerns.
Skin Treatment consultation
15 minutes | Redeemable with products | 10% off for first purchase over £50 upon consultation
We will gather all the information we need about your skin prior to the virtual consultation. We will arrange a time to call you and talk about your skin, understand your skin care goals, recommend the right products for you and how best to use them.
We will contact you to arrange a time within 48 hours after receiving your order. Our preferred method of communication is a Whatsup video call or Zoom call but we understand some clients might prefer just a phone call.
15 mins · £15
Dermalogica Pro Power Peels
Pro Power Peel30 Treatment
£55 – 30min
The Dermalogica Pro Power Peel redefines the peel experience. Our strongest and fastest peel yet, the Pro Power Peel collection, features a full suite of peel products, including Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). In this express 30-minute treatment, we will create a customised peel to instantly rejuvenate and refresh your skin. With a unique system of three different acids for a deep exfoliation personalised to you, it is ideal for targeting lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, or breakouts.
*Patch test required before treatment.
Pro Power Peel60 Treatment
£85 – 60min
Want to experience a truly transformative treatment? This effective and customized 60-minute treatment combines our Pro Power Peel 30 treatment benefits with additional advanced techniques and technologies. Peel results are dramatically enhanced by a supplementary deep treatment process incorporating powerful IonActive Serum™, a customised masque, LED light therapy, and relaxing massage to ensure your skin is left clear, smooth, and glowing.
*Patch test required before treatment
Pro Power Eye Peel
£25 - 30 mins
Specially contoured to treat the undereye area and crow's feet, our new Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that exfoliates and hydrates in a single step.
New Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that brightens the undereye skin, helps even skin tone and texture, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This powerful yet gentle eye peel features ingredients that encourage cell turnover – resulting in an epidermal renewal similar to Glycolic or Mandelic acid.
HydraFacial for Uneven Skin Tone
Ready to treat your uneven skin tone and glow with confidence? Try a Hydrafacial treatment! This personalized experience can help smooth texture and provide even, radiant tone. And if you have a specific skin concern, like uneven skin tone, a booster can help! Your provider can personalize your treatment with a booster that addresses your skin concerns. A few we recommend for uneven skin tone are:
Murad Vita-C Booster with Hydrafacial: This booster accelerates skin’s surface renewal, minimizes the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and brightens and smooths the skin. This is thanks to a host of brightening ingredients, including Gold-stabilized Vitamin C, glycolic acid, tranexamic acid, and RepleniCell™ (Dr. Murad’s proprietary technology for younger-looking skin through hydration).
Hydrafacial Britenol™: This targeted brightening treatment brightens and balances skin tone while minimizing the appearance of dark spots and sun spots. A great booster for mild pigmentation/pigmentation spots. Alpha-arbutin acts as a brightening agent, Vitamin C is a key antioxidant and includes bearberry extract which brightens. It includes Alpha-Arbutin (a brightening agent), Vitamin C (an antioxidant), and Bearberry Extract (a brightener).
Circadia ProTec Plus Booster shields skin from free radicals, hydrates, and minimizes redness. Formulated with Diffuporine Peptide (boosts skin hydration), Brightenyl (antioxidants, inflammation protection, pigmentation reduction), AcquaCell (boosts hydration, reduces lines), and hyaluronic acid (maximizes hydration, key ingredient delivery).
Signature HydraFacial®
£95 – 35min
The Signature HydraFacial® process is simple, it uses the key stages to completely refresh and rejuvenate the skin. This intensive 35-minute treatment will help boost hydration, refresh dull skin and protect against environmental factors, leaving your skin looking radiant.
Step 1 - Cleanse and Peel
Step 2 - Extract & Hydrate
Step 3 - Fuse & Protect
About the treatment:
HydraFacial uses patented technology to cleanse, extract and hydrate the face and delivers botanical ingredients to the skin. The nutrients such as hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut seed extract, red algae extract, copper, zinc and magnesium peptides are infused into the epidermis leaving your skin glowing.
In addition, HydraFacial® also delivers powerful antioxidants to counteract damage by free radicals – from pollution, sun damage, and stress.
HydraFacial® Platinum with Booster
£160 – 60min
The ultimate HydraFacial Experience!
About the treatment:
The Platinum HydraFacial is a luxury 7-step treatment experience to detoxify skin, remove dead skin cells, extract any debris and provide long-lasting hydration and essential nutrient support that protects and rebuilds collagen levels.
Step 1. Lymphatic drainage to increase blood circulation.
Step 2. Deep cleansing and exfoliation to remove dead layers of skin.
Step 3. A chemical peel to give the skin a glow.
Step 4. Extractions to eliminate blackheads
and impurities.
Step 5. Hydration, by bathing skin with a bespoke blend of antioxidants.
Step 6. LED light to stimulate collagen and
kill bacteria.
Step 7: Adding a personalized booster to target a particular skin condition is an excellent way to achieve the best results from your HydraFacial.
Say goodbye to fine lines and hello to lasting luminosity! Book now for a skincare journey like no other. Your radiant transformation awaits!
HydraFacial® Body Add-Ons
£30-100 - 20-45min
Now you can reap the rewards of a HydraFacial for your body, and give your skin the head-to-toe exfoliation and rejuvenation it deserves.
While Hydrafacial is most commonly associated with facial treatments, it can also be used on other areas of the body, such as the neck, chest, back, arms, and legs.
Personalize your HydraFacial experience with a body add-on and save! Discount is only valid when you book the facial and body treatments simultaneously and on the same day.
HydraFacial Body (Booty) Add-On
HydraFacial Body (Neck and Décolleté) Add-On
HydraFacial Body (Hands) Add-On
HydraFacial Body (Thighs) Add-On
HydraFacial Body (Back) Add-On
HydraFacials™ are most effective when they are performed consistently. For long-lasting results, it is best to schedule regular monthly HydraFacials™
Micro-Needling: Collagen Induction Therapy
Learn about Microneedling below
Microneedling:
Collagen Induction Therapy
£120 – 60min
Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin. The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores.
Safety:
Microneedling is minimally invasive, requiring no downtime.
It’s considered safe for most people who are in overall good health.
The procedure isn’t safe for people who use certain acne medications or for women who are pregnant. You’ll experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure.
Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy (Course)
£320 – 4 x 60 min
For best results, it is recommended to book a course of 3-6 treatments. We may advise combining this treatment with other treatments for optimal results. Look out for our seasonal promotional offers. Exact costs for your treatment plan will be confirmed at your first consultation.
Safety:
Microneedling is minimally invasive, requiring no downtime.
It’s considered safe for most people who are in overall good health.
The procedure isn’t safe for people who use certain acne medications or for women who are pregnant. You’ll experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure.
Other Treatments To Consider
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Simply put, a PRP facial uses your own blood’s platelets and plasma on your face. The natural chemicals in your own PRP are slathered onto your face and then micro-needled into the skin during a short procedure. Once the plasma is in, it begins to do its work of rejuvenating your entire face, tightening wrinkled areas, and smoothing the overall look. It’s able to do that because PRP’s essential chemical components stimulate collagen growth.
Some people opt to have just one facial while others undergo a regular series of procedures. The more often you have a PRP facial, the longer the results of each treatment will last, which is about three to six months.
Ideal for ideal for: acne scarring, sun damage, dull skin tone, fine lines & wrinkles, crows feet and dark circles.
By injecting platelet-rich plasma into your face, you can promote cell growth and healing. This healing process allows the skin on your face to feel my hydrated, plumper and younger. Plasma and platelets can be seen as the foundation of great skin.
By increasing the number of platelets in the areas of your face that have been damaged by the sun, scarred by acne, or losing elasticity, you can add a boost to your skin cells so these areas will naturally heal on their own.
Pricing starts at £450.
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Pro Bright Facial
Fade dark spots and reveal brighter skin. This high-intensity treatment combines a brightening peel with an electric infusion of professional-grade Vitamin C, Niacinamide and Hexylresorcinol - addressing all pigmentation concerns.
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Pro Clear Facial
Your journey towards clear skin starts here. Pore softening techniques, extractions and anti-bacterial, microbiome-balancing actives work together to clear and calm congested breakout-prone skin.
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Pro Calm Facial
Soothe and strengthen sensitive skin. Soothing botanical actives provide relief while lymphatic drainage and pressure point massage help calm a stressed nervous system. This targeted treatment helps hydrate, balance and restore the skin barrier for reduced sensitivity and calmer skin.
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Pro Firm Facial (Incl Neck)
A comprehensive facial workout including the neck. Includes a firming and toning facia massage or Gua Sha touch therapy to revive the skin. Firming techniques are combined with retexturing and replenishing actives for visibly tighter skin.