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    Get Brighter Skin at Every Age

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    Your face is still taut, but that doesn't mean you're not noticing pigmentation. "In your 20s, you could see freckles, post-acne marks, or melasma due to ... more 
    Photo by: Sean Cunningham
    20 s Start Early
    Your face is still taut, but that doesn't mean you're not noticing pigmentation. "In your 20s, you could see freckles, post-acne marks, or melasma due to pregnancy or oral contraceptives," explains New York dermatologist Francesca Fusco. Look for proven pigment-fighting ingredients like vitamin C.

    Try: Embryolisse Vitivia Pro:Vitamin C10, $55, embryolissusa.com or L'Oréal Paris Dark Spot Correcting & Illuminating Day Cream SPF 30, $24, lorealparisusa.com. less 
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    Fri, Jan 27, 2012 2:02 PM EST
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    No matter your age, skin type, or color, hyperpigmentation-the brown blotches that appear on skin due to acne, sun exposure, and hormones-affects everyone. Here, the top solutions in every decade (hint: Always wear SPF!) and how to stay in the clear. Click ahead to find your perfect solution, and check out the best lipstick for every age as well.

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