Children aged 6-12 years: Start at 0.1 mg at bedtime
Formation and Mechanism Long-term UV exposure triggers melanin production to prevent sun damage Oxidative stress due to heat damages skin cells Appearance Face, hands, arms, neck, and feet Distinguishing Features Uneven tanning of the body (Appears only on the exposed areas Freckles or sun spots Often appears with aging Uneven Skin Tone In uneven skin tone, there are no defined dark spots, but general skin dullness or patchy pigmentation
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But when production outpaces your antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress sets in
Strong AHAs/BHAs (Glycolic, Salicylic Acid): Using these with kojic acid can lead to excessive exfoliation, leading to irritation, redness, and patchy pigmentation, especially if you have sensitive or dusky skin
Using sterile water for repeated draws over an extended period increases the risk of bacterial growth in the vial, as the solution contains nothing to inhibit it