How to Care for Uneven Skin Tone & Dark Spots

What is “uneven skin tone”?

It’s when some areas look darker than the rest (dark spots/patches). The pigment melanin—made by melanocytes—drives your natural color; when more melanin collects in one spot, you see hyperpigmentation. Triggers include sun, friction/irritation, post-breakout marks, hormonal shifts, pollution, and dry, stressed skin.

Why Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) is the move

Topical niacinamide is widely studied for skin: it helps support the barrier (less water loss), brighten uneven tone, and smooth texture over time—while playing nicely with most routines. That’s why LISSE London Natural Fairness features Vitamin B3 for a breathable, everyday glow.

Your simple routine (AM / PM)

AM (Glow + Protect)

1. Cleanse gently.
2. Natural Fairness (Vitamin B3) all over for an even-looking daily glow (light, non-sticky).
3. SPF on exposed areas (neck/arms/hands too).

PM (Repair + Comfort)

1. Cleanse.
2. Pure Glycerin on dry patches (Moisture Lock).
3. Natural Fairness all over.
4. Extra dry zones? Cocoa Butter on elbows/knees/heels (Deep Repair).

Hot days / after sun or workouts: Quick top-up with Aloe & Hydration (Quick Absorbing, 24H Freshness), then resume the PM steps.

Do / Don’t (keep it real)

Do

• Wear SPF daily on exposed skin.
• Moisturize right after showering (locks hydration).
• Be gentle: 1–2x weekly exfoliation, max.
• Stick with it—consistency > intensity.

Don’t

• Over-scrub or pick at spots (can worsen marks).
• Skip sunscreen (UV can deepen dark patches).
• Over-layer heavy products—Lightwear Skin™ keeps it breathable.

Quick chooser — match need to LISSE

• Daily tone support: Natural Fairness (Vitamin B3)
• Fresh feel in heat: Aloe & Hydration
• Dry, rough patches: Cocoa Butter (Deep Repair)
• Soft-touch for anyone: Pure Glycerin (Moisture Lock)

Note: Info only, not medical advice. For melasma or persistent issues, see a dermatologist.

Sources (links): NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Niacin (Vitamin B3) fact sheets (health professional & consumer): https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Niacin-HealthProfessional/ , https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Niacin-Consumer/ ; Hakozaki et al., niacinamide reduced hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness (BJD): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/ and journal page https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04834.x ; Bissett et al., 5% niacinamide improved fine lines, blotchiness, texture (clinical trial): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492135/ and https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31732 ; Melanin basics (Cleveland Clinic overview): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22615-melanin and StatPearls review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459156/ ; Pollution & pigmentation reviews: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijd.17867 and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10341863/ ; SPF how-to (AAD): https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/how-to-apply-sunscreen .