On the BRIGHT SIDE

While a smattering of freckles is often deemed ‘cute’ in our youth, larger areas of pigmentation – those uneven patches of brown skin on the face, décolletage and hands – become much more bothersome as we age, and can add years to our appearance.

If we could turn back time, I’m sure we’d all slather on the sunblock to protect our delicate young skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. However, it might interest you to know that the sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to skin discolouration, known as hyperpigmentation. In fact,