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Best Health magazine, September 2013; Images: Thinkstock/ Tracy Shumate Uneven skin tone Definition: Dark spots or patches Description: Anyone who is prone to melasma (hyperpigmentation due to sun, acne, pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives) may notice that their skin has darkened if they have been skipping their sunscreen. (To avoid this, wear sunscreen year-round, not just in the summer. In fact, when winter comes, remember that sun reflects off snow, so you may in fact be exposed to more UV light than in summer, says Rao.) Natural remedy: Strawberries boast skin-brightening alpha-hydroxy acids. Mash 4 strawberries with a little honey and cornstarch. Smooth onto damp skin; rinse after 10 minutes. Solution: Try products that slow the production of pigment and remove melanin within dark spots. Instead of a scrub, exfoliate with a glycolic acid toner to speed cell turnover and brighten skin. Product picks: Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Refreshing Cleansing Gel ($12, 250 mL); NeoStrata Toning Solution Level 1 ($27, 100 mL); Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Tri-Active Cleanse ($50, 150 mL); Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask ($74, six sheets) Related: • Skincare at every age • Natural home remedies: Oily skin • 4 treatment options for clearer, brighter skin Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 Average: 3 (2 votes)