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Using an Alpha Hydroxy Acid exfoliating cream once or twice daily will gently exfoliate your skin without irritating or flaking. The AHA cream stimulates cell renewal, and contains Kojic acid, a potent pigment-reducing agent that helps even out skin tone.

After exfoliating, use the Pigment Formula, which efficiently helps reduce the appearance of brown spots, sun spots, and liver spots. Applied twice daily after the AHA cream, this powerful pigment lightening formula helps lighten skin discolorations, but be patient because it takes 6-8 weeks for brown pigment to fade.

You might also try using the Microdermabrasion Formula once a week before applying the AHA cream or Pigment Formula, for deep exfoliation which will help correct environmental damage.

Of course there are other steps to help improve your skin’s appearance, like daily use of Rewind Advanced Day Serum  loaded with hyaluronic acid and a powerful blend of anti-wrinkle ingredients to plump and brighten your skin.

The most important step to reducing the appearance of brown spots is sunblock. I recommend using the SPF-40 Lotion Mist Sun Block to provide UVA/UVB ray protection and help prevent sun-induced damage. Following with a layer of sunblock after exfoliating and brightening will help reduce the activation of pigment cells, which will help your pigment reducer work more effectively.