Sun spots and uneven tone: where to start

Start with a facial with a peel, then support it at home with a brightening routine and daily sunscreen. Returning clients can book a stand-alone Simply Gentle Peel, or the Simply Deep Peel for more stubborn discoloration. Tone evens out gradually, so patience and SPF matter as much as any treatment.

In the studio: add a peel

The facial guide's advice for sun spots, uneven tone and fine lines is simple: add a peel to any facial. On a first visit, The 75 with a peel is $240 and The 50 with a peel is $200, both face only.

The 90 and The 120 also let you choose the lightening treatment as one of your enhancements. It is a targeted brightening step aimed at dark spots and uneven tone.

For returning clients

You can book a stand-alone Simply Gentle Peel for the face ($105), neck, décolleté or back. For stubborn discoloration, the Simply Deep Peel ($200) is the stronger option.

The Deep Peel is not recommended for darker skin tones, as it may cause hyperpigmentation. Leica will help you choose the peel that suits your skin.

At home: the dark spots and uneven tone routine

This routine is for sun spots, dark marks left after breakouts, and uneven or blotchy tone. It brightens steadily and leans on daily protection. If you are new to brightening products, add one at a time and give each a week or two. List your routine on your intake form so Leica can tell you what to pause before a peel.

• Morning: Rejuvi 'k' Facial Cleanser, Rejuvi 'w' Brightening Toner, Rejuvi 'x'-Cell Vitamin C Complex, Rejuvi 'b' Moisturizing Lotion, then sunscreen.
• Evening: Rejuvi 'k' Facial Cleanser, Rejuvi 'w' Brightening Serum, Rejuvi 'n' Night Cream Normal.
• Weekly: Rejuvi Exfoliating Mask, followed by Rejuvi 'h' Skin Healing Gel as its directions suggest.

Patience and SPF

Tone evens out gradually, often over 8 to 12 weeks of steady care. Some spots soften more than others, and Leica will be honest about what to expect for your skin. Regular facials, with a peel when your skin is ready, and a routine you actually keep up with tend to go further than any single appointment.

Daily sunscreen matters most here. Without it, spots come back. If a spot is new, changing or looks different from the others, have your doctor check it first.