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Poll posted by BR Natalie
Hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin tone is caused by too much melanin. Melanin is what gives our skin (and hair) it's colour, which in turn protects us from UV light.
Too much melanin is generally caused by one of 3 things
- Excessive sun exposure causing dark spots
- Hormones. Melasma or the 'mask of pregnancy' is caused by an influx of hormones.
- Scarring - acne is a common cause of facial scarring.
So what can we do to prevent hyperpigmentation? Do we need to say it again? Always use SUNSCREEN! Look after your skin - drink water, don't pick spots and just generally be kind to it!
If it's too late for prevention, then you'll want to seek out a product that evens tone and brightens skin.
Antipodes Apostle Skin Brightening & Tone Correcting Serum is a water-based serum to help target pigmentation, brighten your skin and restore even tone. It contains local ingredients, including Waiwera mineral-blessed water to help restore essential moisture.
Of course we're going to be putting it to the test - which means we need to find the right candidates to make up the trial team. We're looking for people that suffer from hyperpigmentation, whatever the cause, and are willing to thoroughly test this product. We'd love to see before and after pictures and of course - members with a proven history of great review writing will be at the top of the selection pool.
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My skin is even, but that is because I use Whitening products on my skin which have evened out the tone and made it look much better than previously.