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Is There Any Lotion That Will Even Out My Skin Tone?
hi,im a light guy african guy i used one lotion that was mixed and later became lighter and it darkened my ankle and i stoped using it,i was completely naive and i started using normal lotions like nivea,dove etc but it makes the more lighter and i have and uneven skin tone,i want a lotion that will even out my skin and that i can stick to it please,i was thinkin of jergens shea butter
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
Hello,.
Uneven skin tone commonly occurs due to excessive exposure to sunlight, genetic factors, post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, broken capillaries, fungal or bacterial infections, etc. You are suggested to apply a high SPF sunscreen product when outdoors.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and reduce the amount of time you spend in the sun to stop skin damage. It will help to even out your skin tone over time. You can apply Emergin C vitamin C body lotion in the evening as a daily treatment. Pixi glycolic body lotion also works well. However, if you want a faster procedure you are suggested to get connected to a dermatologist, laser treatments can be done.
Dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemical peels are other advanced techniques that can help you to get an even skin tone. These may have side effects and you may have to repeat the procedures to get the best result.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Uneven skin tone commonly occurs due to excessive exposure to sunlight, genetic factors, post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, broken capillaries, fungal or bacterial infections, etc. You are suggested to apply a high SPF sunscreen product when outdoors.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and reduce the amount of time you spend in the sun to stop skin damage. It will help to even out your skin tone over time. You can apply Emergin C vitamin C body lotion in the evening as a daily treatment. Pixi glycolic body lotion also works well. However, if you want a faster procedure you are suggested to get connected to a dermatologist, laser treatments can be done.
Dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemical peels are other advanced techniques that can help you to get an even skin tone. These may have side effects and you may have to repeat the procedures to get the best result.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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