Finally, a solution to freckles and dark spots
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the sun. I loved being outdoors, sitting by the pool in my sexy bikini, basking in the sun and the admiring glances of the passing boys. I loved to tan. In my eyes, a tan looked healthy and radiant. Unfortunately my pasty white complexion doesn’t tan easily, and instead of getting that beautiful, glowing bronze hue I craved, I usually ended up, red (and raw – Ouch!).
It
didn’t help that I wasn’t a fan of sunscreens either. I hated the sticky feel of lotion on
my skin. And although I would get a smattering of freckles after a day out in the sun, I thought
they looked sort of cute. And so I carried on with my outdoor activities with nary a concern for something as dull as sun protection.
As
I entered my thirties however, things changed. I spent less time under the sun,
and started slathering on the SPF. I grew to love my fair skin and freckles no
longer appealed to me. If anything, I found those tiny brown specks embarrassing
- I’ve lost count of the number of times "helpful" people thought there was something on
my face and tried to rub it off with an; "aiyah girl, you got something on your face lah, come I wipe it for you"
I
tried various products to even out my skin-tone, but the results were dismal. Just
when I was about to resign myself to the fact that those pesky brown spots were
here to stay, I received a bottle of SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector from
the kind folks at L’Oreal.
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For
those not familiar with the brand, SkinCeuticals, they are known for their advanced
scientific formulas and come highly recommended by dermatologists, cosmetic
surgeons and aestheticians.
My sister
has tried their antioxidant serum and it worked wonders for her skin, so you
can imagine how excited I was to try out their pigmentation treatment.
The
product itself is easy to use – after cleansing, I applied a small amount to
the pigmented areas, followed by my usual skincare products - morning and night.
So
did it work? I’d say yes. It’s been only 10 weeks since I started using the
Advanced Pigment Corrector, and while the spots have not completely gone, they
are much lighter. My mum has also commented that I look more radiant.
SkinCeuticals
recommends using the Advanced Pigment Corrector for at least three months for
the best results. I’ve been using it for only two and a half months but I’m
already sold. There’s quite a fair bit of the product left, and I’m pretty
optimistic that I would get to see further improvements in my skin by the time
I’m done with the whole tube. Keeping my fingers crossed!
SkinCeuticals
Advanced Pigment Corrector, $198 (inclusive of GST), is available at the
following:
· Freia Medical Aesthetics
Wisma
Atria Office Tower #19-03, Tel: 6735 8180
· Skin Physicians
Mount
Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-08, Tel: 6733 6466
· Spa Artisan
The
Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Mezzanine Floor, Tel: 6423 1382
· The Aesthetic Studio
Mount
Elizabeth Medical Centre #12-08, Tel: 6836 8382
· Cosmopolitan Clinic
25
Lorong Telok #01-01, Tel: 6327 3773
