I’ve never been the girl with completely even, not-a-scratch-on-her skin. I scar at the slightest inconvenience, and my legs decided long ago that they love to hold onto hyperpigmentation and discoloration—especially in the summer. I've identified the cause of red spots on my skin (lots of bug bites) and tried the best dark spot correctors as part of my 20-something-year-long mission to figure out how to even skin tone on my legs.
Don't get me wrong: Some unevenness is entirely normal. Birthmarks aren’t going anywhere, and cuts or scrapes will inevitably leave their mark. But a handful of dermatologists recently cued me in on the best hyperpigmentation treatments capable of tackling sun spots, pimple pigmentation, and eczema flares. Remedies span easy at-home options (using a full-body retinol will make a world of difference) to more intensive treatments and lasers available only at the doctor’s office.
