Paula’s Choice Skin Lightening Regime

Skin lightening agents range from mild to intense. Ideally, you should start with milder agents and switch to stronger ones to avoid any reaction on the skin. In this regime, we use mid-potent agents like Azelaic acid and AHA to reduce dark spots and patches.

What is it? Skin lightening regime

Who can use it? All skin types with Pigmentation

Sensitive skin: You can try only if your skin is calm for a long time. Avoid if your skin is irritated, burning, or itchy.

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Regime

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skin lightening

Description

MORNING REGIME

Step 1 Face wash

Contrary to common belief face wash is unlike to have any effect on pigmentation The objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Use Paula’s Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser to wash your face twice a day.

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Step 2: Skin-lightening cream

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Apply Paula’s Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Gelon full face. It is a potent blend of azelaic acid, licorice salicylic acid, and soothing plant-based derivatives that help to brighten your skin.

Step 3: Sunscreen

Your skin tends to get darker after exposure to the sun. Therefore, sunscreen of at least SPF 50 is essential for preventing the darkening of your skin during sun exposure. You should apply sunscreen daily atleast 30 minutes before stepping out. Repeat three hourly throughout the day until sunset. Apply a teaspoon to the face and neck to achieve full SPF.

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NIGHT REGIME:

Remove makeup with micellar water and wash your face. Apply a potent skin-lightening cream containing glycolic acid maximum of 3 months Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Solution is an alpha hydroxy formulation combining antioxidants, glycolic acid, and plant extract that lightens your skin and promotes even skin tone.

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EAT MULTIVITAMIN DAILY

Many cases of pigmentation fail to respond because they have nutritional deficiencies. We recommend eating multivitamins for three months to replenish the deficient stores and aid in skin rejuvenation from within. You can choose from this list of multivitamins.

In addition, focus on diet rich in minerals and anti-oxidants as listed in this article, Diet for good skin and Hair