02/27/2024
BEAUTY
The Four Biggest Complexion Complaints of Women of Every Skin Tone
Women may come from many different backgrounds, but their skin concerns remain remarkably consistent. Brown spots, too-large pores, uneven texture, and breakouts are the four most common complaints, with all of these affecting most women at some point in their lives. Want to be the woman who beats them? Read on to learn the best ways to battle each of these complexion woes—fast.
Dark Spots
Unwanted brown spots and patches can crop up for a slew of reasons. The biggies: UV exposure, post-inflammatory pigmentation (those stubborn marks that pop up after a pimple), and genetics. And while you can’t change your genes, you can do something about those spots! And to zero in on dark spots that crop up on the back of your hands (an area that’s particularly susceptible because of sun exposure),
Visible Pores
We wish pores would mind their own business and fade into the background. Unfortunately we can’t change the pores we were born with, but we can make them look better, smaller, and tighter. If yours appear larger than you’d like, try a toner!
Uneven Texture
What’s the top skin care tip that almost every dermatologist recommends to achieve flawless skin? Exfoliate! Exfoliating one to three times each week is the very best thing you can do to smooth out the surface of your skin. You can opt for either a grainy scrub (a.k.a. a “physical” exfoliant) or a chemical one, which contains potent ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids. Both are effective at sloughing away dead skin cells that collect on your skin to reveal a fresh, radiant complexion underneath.
Acne
Hey, weren’t breakouts something we were supposed to leave back in high school? If yours have followed you into your grown-up lives, too, you’re not alone. In fact, 54 percent of women aged 25 and older are battling some type of facial acne, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. To keep your complexion clear, always clean with a good facial wash .