What can I do to even out my skin tone and get rid of dark spots?

Most skin care lines offer lightening products. Many people experience terrific results by using treatment products that are specially formulated to address these spots. Some products you can apply directly to the dark spot and need not apply it all over the face. It can take from one to several months of strict continuous use to achieve the desired results. Also sun avoidance is particularly important. Many skin lightening products use an ingredient called Hydroquinone.  Common, safe and often preferred alternative ingredients are botanical in nature and are; kojic and azelaic acids and bearberry and mulberry extracts.