Target & Treat Pigmentation With This All-Natural Antipodes Regime

What can cause pigment changes in skin? From hormonal changes to exposure to sun and pollution - pigmentation in the skin can affect us all.

The wish for a brighter, more even skin tone is one of the most common concerns I hear from skincare devotees of all ages and skin types. 

My advice? The best way to treat skin pigmentation is to build a natural regime full of moisture and antioxidants that hydrates, brightens, and defends your skin.  

My go-to skin care routine for pigmentation is built around certified organic and vegan formulations, with natural ingredients specifically targeted to brighten and calm uneven complexions. 

Step 1: Cleanse 

Inflammation in the skin can make existing pigmentation worse and provoke more to emerge on your skin’s surface. If your skin is dry and sensitised, you want to be cleansing with an extremely gentle product that dissolves impurities without causing further inflammation. 

Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover is a wonderfully light and creamy formulation. It’s dermatologically approved for sensitive skin, so can be trusted to thoroughly cleanse skin without irritation. 

Step 2: Target and treat...with a mask twice a week 

Volcanic mud is enriched with naturally occurring minerals that draw imperfections to the skin’s surface - which is why it’s the key ingredient in Antipodes Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask.  

I recommend this mask to anyone looking to improve the appearance of their skin, because it's laced with antioxidant-rich compound Vinanza® Grape & Kiwi. You'll find this hard-working antioxidant throughout the Antipodes pigmentation regime, because it’s been clinically shown to target the over-production of melanin in the skin that leads to freckling, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone.  

Step 3: Add a serum on the daily

Let me here and now profess my love for serums! A serum should be part of any regime, because it’s the single most effective way of delivering intensive nutrient-rich ingredients to the skin. 

Antipodes Apostle Skin Brightening & Tone Correcting Serum is a certified organic and vegan serum, so it’s super healthy for skin. It keeps pigmentation at bay, whilst brightening skin and minimising pigmentation; and because it’s water-based, skin drinks up the pure, lush ingredients.

Step 4: Moisturise with a brightening eye cream 

Many pigmentation spots appear at the tops of our cheekbones, where the sun likes to cast its rays.  

Choose a natural eye cream like Antipodes Manuka Honey Skin Brightening Eye Cream and extend this out to the cheekbone. Hydrating manuka honey and revolutionary antioxidant Vinanza® Grape get to work on existing and underlying discolouration.

Step 5: A hydrating moisturiser 

A water gel is like a drink of water for the skin, so for dull and pigmented complexions I recommend the Antipodes Baptise H20 Ultra Hydrating Water Gel. 

The star of the show is plant-based hyaluronic acid, which is ultra-hydrating, and it joins a collection of New Zealand bioactive ingredients such as water-rich mamaku black fern and manuka honey, a natural humectant. Locking all that moisture and all those nutrient-rich formulations into the skin, the complexion looks bright and fresh all day. 

Step 6: Protect and prevent 

As much as we love the sun-kissed look, the fact remains that sun protection is the single best measure you can take to prevent pigmentation. 

Antipodes Immortal SPF 15 Skin-Brightening Face & Body Moisturiser utilises the natural sun care of raspberry seed oil, while super-antioxidant extract Vinanza® Grape & Kiwi helps decrease redness and brighten skin, leaving a fresh visage. 

• Remember, SPF is only one part of sun protection! Always seek shade, and wear sunnies, a hat and protective clothing. Use sufficient sunscreen for all unprotected areas and reapply sunscreen as directed. Frequent re-application or use in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection. Always read the label. Prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided.

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