
Uneven Skin Tone – Causes & Care
How to Help Even Out
Skin Tone
- What causes an uneven skin tone?
- Skincare for uneven skin tone
- Lifestyle changes that can help uneven skin tone
What is Uneven Skin Tone?
One contributing factor to uneven skin tone is sun spots. Sun spots (dark spots due to sun exposure) can appear as slightly darker uneven areas of the skin. This happens when extra melanin clusters into spots or patches that can vary in color1. Sun spots can sometimes bother people as it may make the complexion look uneven.
Although it is difficult to achieve a perfectly even skin tone, it is possible to reduce the visibility of dark spots from the sun, aging, and imperfections and help protect your skin from sun-related uneven skin tone going forward.
What Causes
Uneven Skin Tone

- Sun exposure
- Dry skin
Dry skin affects many people and can be caused by both internal and external factors. A lack of moisture in the skin can cause it to dry out which can lead to flaking, and roughness, which can cause the skin to appear uneven. Additionally, dry skin may look ashen and dull compared to non-affected areas.
- Aging
As we age, the skin's natural processes can become less efficient, causing age spots to appear and contribute to an uneven skin tone2.
Skincare to help reduce
uneven skin tone
NIVEA’s LUMINOUS630® line of skincare products can help visibly reduce the look of dark spots due to sun exposure, aging, and imperfections with regular use. Here are some recommendations for skincare that can help support a more even skin tone appearance:
- 1. Serums for uneven skin tone
To help improve an uneven skin tone appearance and visibly reduce the look of dark spots, incorporate a specially formulated serum into your skincare routine after cleansing.
NIVEA LUMINOUS630® Dark Spot Solution Advanced Serum is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid that effectively fills wrinkles, visibly smoothes skin and intensely hydrates the skin. It reduces the look of dark spots in 7 days*, revealing an even, brighter looking & glowing complexion, and after 8 weeks *** dark spots look less intense and visibly reduced by up to 82% **.
In combination with LUMINOUS630®, this lightweight serum visibly reduces the look of several types of dark spots to reveal the natural luminosity of the skin.* Dark spots are visibly reduced after each application with regular use
**Self-grading, 46 women, 8-week study
NIVEA LUMINOUS630 Dark Spot Solution Anti-Wrinkle & Age Spot Serum visibly reduces the look of up to 10 years of accumulated age spots and the look of deep
wrinkles in just 7 days .* This serum provides up to -81% Dark Spot Reduction in 8 weeks .** Its groundbreaking formula targets age spots, is gentle to the skin, and
recommended for all skin types. Formulated with soy extract for firmer-looking skin and collagen booster *** , NIVEA LUMINOUS630® Dark Spot Solution Anti-Wrinkle & Age Spot Serum helps reveal an even, strengthened, younger-looking luminous
skin.*Dark spots are visibly reduced after each application with regular use
**Visibly reduces the look of dark spots, up to 81%, in 8 weeks with regular use: Self-grading (score), 8-week study with 46 women
***Collagen booster for younger-looking skin


NIVEA LUMINOUS630 ® Dark Spot Solution Post-Acne Marks Serum helps support a more even-looking skin tone by helping to reduce the look of post-acne marks with first visible results in just 2 weeks .* This lightweight, gel-like serum has a triple effect of visibly reducing post-acne marks, smoothing skin for a soft and refined texture, and giving the skin a matte appearance for an oil-control effect. It's formulated
with NIVEA patented LUMINOUS630® ingredient and Salicylic Acid, known for its exfoliating properties that gently evens out skin tone, for up to 79% reduction of the look of dark spots in 8 weeks .**
*Dark spots are visibly reduced after each application with regular use.
** Visibly reduces the look of dark spots, up to 79%, in 8 weeks with regular use: Self-grading (score), 8-week study with 29 women.
- 2. Moisturizer for uneven skin tone
Moisturizing your face should also be done every day after applying a serum, if desired. Using a moisturizer formulated to help with uneven skin tone can help to
both hydrate skin and give it a more even appearance.
NIVEA LUMINOUS630 ® Dark Spot Solution Even Tone Complexion Cream reduces the look of dark spots and helps support a more even skin tone in as little as 2
weeks .* Suitable for all skin types, this moisturizing cream formulated with patented LUMINOUS630® and Hyaluronic Acid help to both visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and intensely nourish and replenish the skin's moisture barrier.
*Works to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots after each application, with regular use.
Lifestyle changes that may
help with uneven skin tone
- Wear sunscreen daily
Proper sun protection is essential in helping to prevent sun exposure-induced dark spots on the skin. By following the sun-protection guidelines below, it
may help prevent sun spots from reappearing on the skin that contribute to an uneven skin tone:- Avoid sun exposure at peak hours of the day when UV exposure is the strongest. Seek shade or stay indoors during the hours of 10am to 4pm to reduce exposure to harmful UV rays.
- When spending time outdoors, seek shade when possible.
- Wear protective clothing such as sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirts and long pants to minimize the amount of skin exposed to the sun.
- For any skin that is exposed to the sun, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, using as directed and re-applying regularly.
- Use sunscreen daily year-round, even in colder months or on overcast days3.
- Stay hydrated
Dry skin can contribute to uneven skin tone if dry skin becomes flaky or dull. In addition to using a daily moisturizer, drinking plenty of water helps to hydrate you from the inside out to help avoid dry skin due to dehydration.

Summary – addressing uneven skin tone
When it comes to helping reduce uneven skin tone, patience and consistency is required, because this isn’t something that will change overnight. However, if you take care of your skin and body, in conjunction with a proper skincare routine using sunscreen and products that address uneven skin such as NIVEA’s LUMINOUS630® range, over time you can expect to see more even, healthy-looking skin.
Manage uneven skin tone
with NIVEA
- Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin
- Improve the appearance of the skin
- Achieve healthier-looking skin
- Mayo Clinic. Age spots (liver spots) - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/age-spots/symptoms-causes/syc-20355859.
- Roberts, W. Air Pollution and Skin Disorders. International Journal of Women's Dermatology 2021, 7 (1), 91-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.11.001.
- Leonard, J. What can people do to even their skin tone? Medicalnewstoday.com. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-even-skin-tone#prevention.





