Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

Young woman lying on the beach applying suntan lotion on her leg

Skin Discoloration on the Legs

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Laura Wallace Henderson

Many people notice irregularities in skin tone, especially in areas frequently exposed to the sun, such as the skin on your legs. Known as hyperpigmentation, dark splotches of skin often appear near irritated or wounded skin. While skin discoloration is common, not all spots are harmless.