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Question: I am dark from childhood but my whole body complexion improved a lot with age except face and some stupid suggested me to use cosmelite to get fair face. I didn't knew at that time that it was dangerous and used it for 2 years but only few days a month(re-apply once I am looking dark that too at nights). I realized my mistake and stopped using it, Then I was looking much darker. I consulted a couple of dermatologists and they suggested few peelings but all of them gave temporary improvement in my skin complexion. Creams I remember that I used were includes Glyco A and Melaglow rich(around 3 months), sunscreens, moisturizers etc., Olay white radiance(no effect so stopped it) and now using
ADVAN CREAM ALEMBIC Beta white, melanostaline, Tyrostat (seen affect for someday but if I stop using it and expose in sun getting too much dark again).
My forehead and other parts of body looks little fair but face seems too dark now.
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ADVAN CREAM ALEMBIC Beta white, melanostaline, Tyrostat (seen affect for someday but if I stop using it and expose in sun getting too much dark again).
My forehead and other parts of body looks little fair but face seems too dark now.
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Brief Answer:
Stop using creams
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Let me tell you that skin whitening is a myth. Please do not fall for it. Stop trying to improve your complexion. You would only be in dismay. Things might apparently help, but actually would not.
I understand that your forehead and parts of face look dark. Accept it and stop using medication. Rather try home remedies like:
* Mix yoghurt and lemon juice and apply on your face.
* Tomato pulp: The pulp of tomatoes contains lycopene which actually acts as good sun protecting factor, one can apply this pulp on skin and leave for 20 minutes to let skin get rid of its tanned layer and then just rinse it off with normal water.
* Potato juice also has de-tanning benefits on the skin, one can just use it with a drop of lemon and get good de-tan pack made of it.
* Egg white with honey pack: This recipe is excellent for de-tanning the skin and making it firm.
* Curd and besan: A very quick and easy recipe to cleanse the skin and remove dead layer and tanning as well. One can use fuller earth as well with some XXXXXXX water. Alternatively besan, milk, masoor dal powder, lemon juice and pinch of turmeric can be used. Apply this pack on affected area and leave for 15 minutes and rinse with fresh water.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Stop using creams
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Let me tell you that skin whitening is a myth. Please do not fall for it. Stop trying to improve your complexion. You would only be in dismay. Things might apparently help, but actually would not.
I understand that your forehead and parts of face look dark. Accept it and stop using medication. Rather try home remedies like:
* Mix yoghurt and lemon juice and apply on your face.
* Tomato pulp: The pulp of tomatoes contains lycopene which actually acts as good sun protecting factor, one can apply this pulp on skin and leave for 20 minutes to let skin get rid of its tanned layer and then just rinse it off with normal water.
* Potato juice also has de-tanning benefits on the skin, one can just use it with a drop of lemon and get good de-tan pack made of it.
* Egg white with honey pack: This recipe is excellent for de-tanning the skin and making it firm.
* Curd and besan: A very quick and easy recipe to cleanse the skin and remove dead layer and tanning as well. One can use fuller earth as well with some XXXXXXX water. Alternatively besan, milk, masoor dal powder, lemon juice and pinch of turmeric can be used. Apply this pack on affected area and leave for 15 minutes and rinse with fresh water.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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