3.For Age Spots: Hydroquinone, Retinoids, Vitamin C, Kojic Acid
Hydroquinone, an over-the-counter drug that can bleach your skin, may fade dark spots. Retinoids may make your skin tone more even. One study says vitamin C helps fade age spots when you use it for 12 weeks. Kojic acid — a chemical that’s often used as an skin-whitening ingredient in products — can do it, too.
4.For Uneven Skin Tone: AHAs, Retinoids
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) remove dead skin cells. This could help to reveal new ones with a more even tone. Retinoids can do the same thing. Both can irritate your skin, so use them with caution if yours is dry or sensitive.
