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SkinMedica is known for some of the skin care world’s most innovative products, including the TNS Advanced+ Serum that targets visible signs of aging with growth factors. Now, the brand is continuing to push the industry forward with a new line, SkinMedica Even & Correct, that’s specially formulated to target hyperpigmentation.
“Hyperpigmentation is a big concern for many of my patients, and conditions such as melasma can be especially stubborn to treat,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger. “The launch of the Even & Correct Collection is such an exciting addition to SkinMedica’s skin care offerings. It includes a new form of skin lightening called LTN Complex™, which is a combination treatment that seems to work quite well. In addition to the three products in the regimen—a serum, a pad that doesn’t contain alcohol and a spot treatment—there is an accompanying in-office treatment with their DiamondGlow Facial series.” Ready to learn more? Follow along as we answer question such as:
The SkinMedica Even & Correct Collection is a customizable skin care line that helps diminish the look of hyperpigmentation on the face and neck, which might include melasma, dark spots or acne scarring. You can use the three products featured in this collection—a daily serum, treatment pads and dark spot cream—separately or together to customize your hyperpigmentation treatment. All three products are hydroquinone-free and contain proprietary ingredients blended into carefully created formulas that are proven to work on all skin types and ethnicities, from fair to dark.
The key ingredient in all three of the products in the Even & Correct Collection is SkinMedica’s proprietary LTN Complex™. This complex is made of:
Lotus sprout extract: SkinMedica uses a special extraction process to create a highly concentrated extract of this natural plant that’s rich in phytochemicals that work to address skin discoloration.
Tranexamic acid: This synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine helps lessen hyperpigmentation by blocking the cellular interactions between your skin cells and melanocytes, which are the cells that produce melanin in your body.
Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide is an antioxidant that has many skin benefits, including reducing the appearance of dark spots, acne and wrinkles.
Ready to learn more about the three innovative products in the SkinMedica Even & Correct Collection? Let’s dive into what makes each of them unique and how to use them in your skin care routine.
This daily serum not only treats the appearance of existing dark spots and melasma, but it also helps prevents future hyperpigmentation from happening as well with the help of 9% LTN Complex™ and phenylethyl resorcinol, which is designed to inhibit tyrosinase activity to brighten discoloration. It also contains plankton extract and phytic acid, which promote more even-looking skin, as well as antioxidant-rich Vitis vinifera, a flower stem cell extract derived from grapes that helps protect against free radical damage that contributes to visible aging. Sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, is the finishing touch to help attract moisture into your skin for a plumper, smoother look.
Clinical results: After eight weeks of use, 83% of study participants reported that the serum improved the evenness of their skin tone, 80% said their skin looked less dull and 84% said the overall appearance of their skin had improved.
How to use it: Apply to your face and neck in the morning and again at nighttime after washing with your favorite facial cleanser and applying any toners or exfoliants, such as SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads (see below).
These 3-in-1 treatment pads were created to brighten, exfoliate and prep your skin to maximize the absorption of the other two products in the SkinMedica Even & Correct Collection. In addition to 2% LTN Complex™, which targets hyperpigmentation, it also contains 10% glycolic acid, which speeds up cellular turnover to fade dark patches and also boost your body’s natural process of producing collagen. These potent ingredients combine with witch hazel, a natural astringent that absorbs excess oil and reduces bacteria growth on your skin that could lead to acne breakouts.
How to use it: After cleansing, swipe one pad over your face daily or as needed to help brighten and exfoliate your skin. Wait a few minutes for your skin to dry before continuing on to the next step in your routine, which could be the SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment Serum (see above) and/or the SkinMedica Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream (see below).
SkinMedica created this fast-acting spot treatment to help fade dark spots and acne scars. While the SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment Serum is an all-over facial serum, this cream is a targeted booster treatment that should only be applied to your dark spots. The star ingredient in this formula is 8% LTN Complex™, which is backed up by a mix of 0.25% retinol, glycolic acid, vitamin C and a derivative of kojic acid, all of which play a role in improving skin tone and texture.
Clinical results: After eight weeks of use, 74% of study participants reported the cream reduced the size of dark spots and 75% agreed that it improved the appearance of discoloration and uneven skin tone.
How to use it: Apply directly onto dark spots or acne scars as the last step in your nighttime skin care routine.
The launch of the SkinMedica Even & Correct Collection also includes a new in-office treatment to target medium to severe hyperpigmentation, now offered at dermatology practices and medical spas around the country, including Dr. Schlessinger’s LovelySkin Spa in Omaha, Nebraska.
DiamondGlow is a noninvasive skin resurfacing facial treatment that was designed to work in tandem with SkinMedica skin care products. DiamondGlow’s diamond-tipped wand helps exfoliate your skin, remove impurities and infuse your skin with SkinMedica Pro-Infusion Serums all during one treatment. Thanks to the launch of the Even & Correct Collection, you can now receive a DiamondGlow treatment with a new SkinMedica serum, the Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Pro-Infusion Serum. This serum contains LTN Complex™, glycolic acid and phytic acid, which all work together to promote skin renewal and reduce hyperpigmentation and overall photodamage. After six treatments over twelve weeks—accompanied by daily use of SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment and Dark Spot Cream at home—patients in a clinical trial had a 40% mean improvement in hyperpigmentation, as measured by the Melasma Area Severity Index.
“One important thing to keep in mind when using these products is they contain ingredients that increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, such as glycolic acid and retinol,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “Be sure to cover up as much as possible when outside and protect your skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.”
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Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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