12th Nov 2016

​Do These Skin Tone Correcting Products Really Work.....Or is it all just a scam?

There are many skin correcting products in the marketplace today, all claiming to lighten or clear dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, many of these skincare treatments do not contain enough active ingredients to really be effective. They are packed with fillers and fragrances to feel and smell good without actually doing anything for your skin.

However, there are plenty of high quality treatments available which ARE formulated with the right combination of proven, active ingredients that really do work to clear your skin and get rid of those bothersome dark patches and uneven skin tone.

You just have to know what to look for in these products, and the best way to use them - so read on if you want to know how.

Here, at Skinlight Cosmetics, we use our vast experience to source the very best skin correcting treatments on the market. We know what ingredients to look for in every product so you can be confident that every item on this site is of a very high standard and will give you the best results possible. 

We understand our clients want something of value, something that delivers positive results and therefore commit a vastly experienced team to conduct extensive research and development and also guarantee the safety, effectiveness, and premium quality of every product. The ingredients in our products are based on natural substances, plant extracts, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants promising not just good results but also safe, risk-free use. 

We avoid products with too many filler ingredients, unnecessary additives, and harmful substances that lower the quality standards we look to maintain, ensuring optimum results and a treatment that will work to give you the results that you desire.

Our vast range of skin correcting products work by combining the well researched properties of the most effective and safest active ingredients. The formulas are made up from natural extracts such as Mulberry, Licorice, Carrot and Bearberry plants. 

The scientific explanation for why these products work is a follows:

Your skin colour comes from a natural pigment called melanin. Melanin pigment is synthesized in specialised cell structures called melanosomes. Within the melanosome, the conversion of the amino acid tyrosine to melanin is catalyzed by the enzyme tyrosinase. The melanosomes in darker portions of the skin are more active than those found in normal areas of the body. The ingredients found in our skin correcting products counter this process in multiple ways by dealing with not only the melanosomes, but also the enzyme tyrosinase. With the help of other active ingredients such as exfoliating agents, the initial lightening effects of these products can be seen within as little as 2 weeks for many users.

Then there are powerful antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Grape Seed Extract etc. All designed to protect your skin from further UV damage and prevent hyperpigmentation.

To really get the most out of these products, we strongly recommend following a dedicated skincare routine which will guarantee positive results.


1. Exfoliate Your Skin

Firstly, you should exfoliate your skin. The main benefit of exfoliating is that it helps rub away old, dull skin as well as those layers of dead skin cells - this will immediately reveal your bright, new skin that’s hiding underneath.

Salicylic acid is well-tolerated by those with uneven and patchy complexions. It can also improve the appearance of mild scarring, particularly mild acne scarring. Being a Beta-Hydroxy Acid, it is a highly effective superficial peeling agent and pore cleanser so it easily loosens and removes ageing cells, oil and debris attached to the skin surface. Used with a good skin lightening cream, this will help to reveal the new, lighter skin much more quickly.

2. Apply a pure Vitamin C product

A good quality Vitamin C serum or supplement acts as an anti-oxidant – did you know the process of oxidation damages the skin cells? Vitamin C products are rich in anti-oxidants that repair and renew the cells to give the skin a radiant and healthier look. It also protects you from the sun – getting overexposed to the sun can cause hyperpigmentation and sun spotting. A vitamin C product will counteract any harmful effect of the sun.

After exfoliating, dampen your face with water and start by applying the serum to your face and neck. Or take a dedicated Vitamin C supplement daily.The application of Vitamin C is a crucial step in speeding up the process to a lighter, more even skin tone that many people do not know about.

3. Apply a premium skin lightening cream

Use a good quality cream such as Supaskin Hyperfade. The ingredients in a dedicated lightening cream should help to inhibit melanin formation. Increases in Melanin can cause hyperpigmentation, dark marks and age spots.

Supaskin Hyperfade contains Alpha Arbutin – a natural ingredient that is incredibly effective at inhibiting Melanin and can be very beneficial in treating melasma and hyperpigmentation characterised by a dark or tan skin discoloration. So, apply your skin lightening cream after Vitamin C application by gently rubbing into your skin until fully absorbed.

4. Moisturise

After exfoliating your skin and applying products with effective pigment correcting ingredients, your skin may become dry and in need of extra hydration. Skin moisturisers are critical for maintaining your skin’s natural protective moisture barrier and banish signs of dryness. Nothing hydrates and firms up skin cells better than hyaluronic acid*. So, take advantage of the acid’s moisturising properties with a skin care treatment featuring it as an active ingredient.

*Combining Hyaluronic Acid with Vitamin C has a DRAMATICALLY positive effect of the look of your skin as mention by the famous Doctor Mehmet Oz.

5. Apply Sunscreen

The application of exfoliating and skin lightening products may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun so I strongly recommend that you apply a good quality sun protecting lotion with at least a sun protection factor of 15. This should be applied daily as the final step in this process. We are sure that if you follow these steps, you will see a huge reduction in the dark marks and hyperpigmentation on your skin, giving you the appearance and self- confidence that you deserve!