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Ingredients like vitamin C, licorice root extract, and kojic acid can help even the appearance of skin tone, but the most effective ingredient for treating pigment is hydroquinone. Hydroquinone bleaches the skin by stopping melanin production. It’s available over the counter or by prescription. Clients with darker skin tones can use hydroquinone, just remember that the goal to using a lightening agent is to even out skin tone not to hypopigment the skin. It’s a fine balance and should be discussed with your healthcare provider for usage and duration. Darker skin types may not be a candidate for laser, so they might only be able to treat with a lightening agent.
Prevention is also key! The best thing you can do at home is wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 daily! Reapply every two hours.