i.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain one thing I would like to tell you is that if you have a darker complexion since birth and has not darkened with progression of age then it is genetic in nature and will not improve with brightening creams.. In case if the complexion has darkenend with age due to factors like sun tanning etc then it can be improved.. In this case you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash.. You can apply creams containing Kojic acid, glycolic acid and arbutin.. Vitamin E and C containing creams can help.. Creams that are rich in licorice extract and grapeseed extract can be helpful.. Always apply a sunscreen lotion to reduce photosensitivity effect.. You should exfoliate your skin twice a week with a gentle face scrub.. Treatments like chemical peeling, Photofacial, Microdermabrasion, dermal rollers etc can be helpful.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.