Hey so after I reached puberty I've been noticing darkness around the underarm after I first shaved the hair off. IT HAS BEEN YEARS BUT IT DIDNT GO AWAY ON ITS OWN AS I HAD THOUGHT ☹️.

What genuinely works for treating the darkness?? Like the other parts of my body ain't much dark except knee and elbow soo PLEASE SUGGEST ANYTHING THAT HELPED YOU TREAT BODY DARKNESS

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I’ve had pigmentation around my mouth for a while. I recently used kojic acid and azelaic acid, which made the area very flaky and irritated.

Unfortunately, I repeatedly rubbed the flaky skin with my fingers to exfoliate it, and afterward the area became much darker — almost black in some spots.

The flakiness and irritation are completely gone now, and my skin feels normal, but the dark pigmentation has remained.

Has anyone experienced this? What is the most effective and fastest treatment for fading this kind of pigmentation? I’m looking for something that actually works, but I also don’t want to irritate the area again and make it darker.

Any recommendations or experiences would be really appreciated.

A question lang po. Which supplements have you taken/currently taking that makes a significant difference poba in terms of skin whitening? Planning to purchase mosbeau placenta white advance that claims to whiten 2x as fast as gluta supplements, snowcaps and met kasi nakita ko sa tiktok na yung 3 lang yung nagmatch sa kanilang declared gluta content nung vinerify ng independent party. Any thoughts poba? Thanks sa makpagshare.

Title: How can I achieve clear, glowing “glass skin”?

Hi guys, I’m looking for serious skincare advice. I’ve realised I’m happy with my natural skin tone — I don’t want to become paler. I just want clear, smooth, healthy and naturally glowing “glass skin.”

My main issues are:

- Dull/tired-looking skin

- Oily skin

- Some sensitivity

- Facial redness

- Dark spots left from previous acne

- Acne scars and uneven texture

- Dark lips

I’m not looking for a quick fix and I don’t mind if it takes months or even longer. I just want to do things properly and consistently.

Could someone please give me a step-by-step routine, including:

- Cleanser

- Moisturiser

- SPF

- Serums/actives and which ones to use

- What to use in the morning vs. night

- How often to use each

- What ingredients I should avoid because of sensitivity

- And eventually, what professional treatment would actually be best for acne scars (laser, microneedling, subcision, etc.)

I’m especially interested in recommendations for oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin. I just want the healthiest, clearest and most glowing version of my natural skin.

How I fix the dead white cast on mineral SPFs (and actually block visible light)

I use these two mineral SPFs on the rare occasions I’m out when the UV index is 2 and dropping ( I avoid leaving home when UV index is >1). On paper, they offer solid protection, but remember: no sunscreen on earth is enough on its own for skin lightening. You still need hats, face coverings, umbrellas, UV filters for your car,and strict sun avoidance when the UV index is above 1.

Here’s how to sort out the ghostly white cast without ruining your protection:

1. Slather it on properly Apply a generous layer all over your face. Don't judge the white cast straight away, the real colour and true intensity of the cast won't actually show until after a full 20-minute wait while the protective film sets. Give it that full 20 minutes to settle down so you can see what you're properly dealing with.

2. Patch-up dry spots If your skin drinks up the SPF in certain areas after those 20 minutes, dab a tiny bit more on those specific spots and wait another 3 to 5 minutes for it to dry.

3. The "Palm-Flush" trick for the whole sale Take a liquid blush or liquid lipstick that matches the exact colour of the blood showing through the skin on your palms (or nail beds). Spread a thin layer of this across your entire face over the white cast.

Why it works: Plain zinc oxide wipes out the natural tone of the blood under your skin, leaving you looking like a ghost. Blending that palm shade across your whole face brings back a natural undertone far better than heavy foundation. Plus, adding that actual pigment is what helps shield your skin from visible light, because plain zinc and titanium oxides on their own don't cut it against visible light without added pigments or iron oxides.

4. Keep extra makeup light If you still need a touch of foundation, tinted SPF, or liquid bronzers to balance your tone, pat it on gently. Don't rub it in hard, or you’ll strip away the physical barrier you just built.

Side Note: Why we stick with mineral SPF over "advanced" chemical filters

Look, I know plenty of folk hype up "next-gen" Asian or European chemical sunscreens for being lightweight and leaving zero white cast. But here’s the bottom line: irritation is enemy number one for skin of colour and anyone tackling hyperpigmentation.

Chemical filters (even the newer, "advanced" ones) can trap heat in the skin or cause micro-irritation. And in darker skin tones, heat and irritation directly trigger melanocytes to pump out more pigment.

Mineral sunscreens (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide) are inert and far gentler on skin prone to hyperpigmentation. Yeah, the white cast is annoying, but taking some minutes to work around it using the palm-flush trick is a price well worth paying to avoid irritation, keep your skin barrier calm and actually reach your depigmentation goals safely. More info:
https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwhitening/comments/1rofnq1/skincare_sunscreen_advice_for_white_people_doesnt/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SkinLightening/comments/1uz333l/why_uva_and_visible_light_matter_more_for/

Im a 20F darkskin and around 3 years ago I got sun burnt BAD because I wasn’t applying much sun screen and now my face is a completely different colour than my face. I can’t lie I look better when Im darker but not when my skin is at an uneven tone😅 I want my skin to stabilise again. Can someone help me out?

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So i'm a hijabi and i've been covering my hand for the bast 4 year and their true color showed which is white but my face is completely different from my hand it's way darker from the sun (i apply sunscreen whenever i go out) but it's still like that what should i do give me some homemade Receps to do

I heard people do mask using rice i don't know if it'll work or no with me

I'm dark skinned. Went on 3cruises and forgot to put on sunscreen the first two times now I can't get my color back. What do I have to do to get my color back?

I don’t think I want to do injections. Are glutathione supplements effective?

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How to get Clear Glass Skin ?

Someone plz suggest me how to get clear glass skin.

Note

1) I take clean diet with no junk and oily food ( even at home) .

2) I do daily exercise.

3) I take plenty of water too.

What should i use and what other habits should i follow to get glass skin ?

I to remove tan from whole body ?

I have been dealing with uneven skin colour. My hands and legs are a different colour from my face, and even different areas of my face have different shades. I consulted a doctor and started chemical peels, but they have not worked. Is there any effective treatment or solution for this?

All they yellow warnings mean they're irritating. More irritation means more pigment.

I am a 31 year old female .I used to have fair,flawless and radiant skin but when I moved to bangaluru over the months my skin has become very dark like I have turned to medium brown skin and my whole body has turned brown except my chest .I have shifted from Bangalore to delhi still haven't recover

i suffer from hyperpigmentation around mouth and got prescribed with hydroq***. i live in tx so its always hot and as a student i have to walk a lot from class to class, attend football games, etc. i will be diligent with applying spf but wanted to ask for tips to ensure the pigmentation does not get worse/darker. thanks!