We may wish for perfectly smooth, even skin, but many of us have uneven skin tones. This may take the form of redness, acne scars, age spots, or sun damage, which can cause blemishes or patches of color on the skin.

 

Uneven skin can be temporary or permanent, and may result from:

 

•sun exposure

•age

•medications

•hormones

 

Fortunately, no matter what the cause of your uneven skin, there are plenty of remedies to help you smooth out your complexion.

 

Lifestyle changes to even out complexion

There are a number of different lifestyle changes you can make to improve the appearance of your skin.

 

 

•Keeping your skin — and your body — hydrated will do wonders for your skin.

 

Drinking water hydrates your body from the inside out. Applying moisturizer helps soothe skin, resolving dryness and redness. Choose noncomedogenic moisturizers to prevent skin irritation and clogged pores.

 

•Don’t forget to moisturize all of your skin, and not just your face. Using moisturizer on your hands can help prevent and soothe age spots over time.

 

•Use sunscreen

Use sunscreen regularly to prevent sun damage to your skin. Not only will this prevent immediate redness and peeling from sunburns, it’ll also prevent the formation of age spots.
Wear sunscreen every time you’ll be in the sun, and choose a facial moisturizer that has SPF for daily use.

•Avoid certain food
Certain food can trigger flushed uneven complexions. Some, like sugary snacks may even speed up development of wrinkles and age spots. Food to avoid:

-processed chip.
-greasy food.
-dairy that may trigger different types of skin irritation. Acne included.
-foods high in processed sugar which can cause wrinkles.
-spicy food which causes redness 
-Alcohol, which causes blood vessels to dilate AMD leads to a flushed face.

•Natural ingredients for more even skin

There are plenty of different natural remedies that you can use at home to even out skin tone. Many high-end beauty products contain these as active ingredients.

-Nigella sativa

Nigella sativa oil — also known as blackseed oil — can help treat skin infections thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help even out the skin tone and make your skin softer and more supple.

 

One study even suggested that it was effective at decreasing vitiligo, with no serious side effects.

-Witch hazel

Witch hazel is soothing, with anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce irritation and redness. You can apply witch hazel topically directly to the skin, or find it in products like lotions, toners, or soaps.

-Lemon juice

Lemon juice can be an effective spot remover and skin lightener. Apply freshly squeezed lemon juice to the affected area at least twice a day until you see the results you’re looking for.

-Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and can protect against free radical damage that can cause tissue damage, resulting in uneven skin tone. You can take supplements, or find vitamin C in foods like:
oranges

guava

bell peppers

kiwis

strawberries

written by:Ana Gotter