Seek comfort
If your skin feels tight and appears
duller or more lined than usual, these are all signs your complexion is dehydrated. This also makes it
more prone to irritation and inflammation (which can worsen pigmentation). Fortunately, you can address this immediately with the
right formula. According to Dr Armour, the number-one way to repair the skin barrier is with a hydrating moisturiser, morning and night. Look for words such as “emollients”, “humectants” and “ceramides” on the bottle. “Fragrance-free products are also ideal as fragrance tends to be a common irritant,” she says. TRY: (8) Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream, $155, will replenish your skin’s natural ceramide levels, while
(9) Dermalogica Circular Hydration
Serum, $109, floods skin with moisture and replenishes from within.
Use sunscreen “Avoiding the UV trigger is vital to fading pigmentation and keeping it from reoccurring,” says Dr Michele Squire. “There’s no point in doing anything else if you haven’t got this nailed.”