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How Can I Lighten My Complexion?

hello sir, i am neha and i am is 24 year old i am a working girl. my colour complextion is wheatish. But my skin getting darker day by day. my weight is too low i think because my height is 5ft 6inch but my weight is 47 kg only. so what should i do sir to got my earlier skin
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Tanning seems to be your main concern. Indian skin tans fairly easily because it contains a lot of melanin. UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning.

I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVB as well as UV A protection throughout the day. A broad spectrum sunscreen should have a minimum spf of 30 + or more.

If you were one of my patients I would have suggested you a skin lightening cream e.g containing ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin etc. The creams containing these active ingredients are available on prescription. Therefore, I would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist in your region for a prescription.

You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from your dermatologist. Chemical peels like glycolic peel, retinol peel are effective in fading away the tan. However, this has to be complemented with regular sunscreen use, which would also prevent further tanning.

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How Can I Lighten My Complexion?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Tanning seems to be your main concern. Indian skin tans fairly easily because it contains a lot of melanin. UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning. I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVB as well as UV A protection throughout the day. A broad spectrum sunscreen should have a minimum spf of 30 + or more. If you were one of my patients I would have suggested you a skin lightening cream e.g containing ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin etc. The creams containing these active ingredients are available on prescription. Therefore, I would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist in your region for a prescription. You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from your dermatologist. Chemical peels like glycolic peel, retinol peel are effective in fading away the tan. However, this has to be complemented with regular sunscreen use, which would also prevent further tanning. Regards