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Write a review Ive got fair skin and it really gets me down, i dont look so good in the light because of it but when it isn't light on my face i look really good, i...
I am scheduled for one after 17 days of applying a skin lightening cream. I was told that approx. 3-4 days after application that I would peel and...
For years I've had to embarassingly deal with dark elbows and knees. I've scrubbed for a while and used lightening skin cream, and they've worked to a...
Is there anything permanent? I am a very dark skin African American woman and have used almost every over the counter lightening crème &...
I received a few laser hair removal treatments on my upper lip and afterwards noticed my skin darkening there. I'm worried that from far away, people...
I am 50 years old, fair, sun-protected skin. This winter, the area on my upper lip is becoming dark and difficult to hide. What is causing this? ...
The skin on my buttocks is too dark! I'm Nigerian (female) but I noticed that my buttocks are much darker than my general skin tone. What treatments...
I am a young African-American woman, and not sure if chemical peels and skin bleaching are right for me. I have a lot of dark spots on my face, and I...
I'm black and i have a chocolate complexion. Currently areas of my skin have been discoloured due to exposure to the sun. People have advised me to...
What's the best skin lightening product for black people?
I have a dark brown tone by birth. If I get a microdermabrasion done will it help me to get a more lighter tone?
I'm not looking to bleach my skin in a super noticeable way. My complexion is actually pretty nice aside from the freckles. So if this...
I'm Asian with very dark lips. I was thinking of doing Yag laser to correct this. Is it effective? How much would it cost?
I've had bad skin (redness, acne scars, freckles, etc.) for a LONG time, so I was disappointed when I had to wait a few weeks before the procedure. I...
How can I lighten the skin in intimate areas, like under my arms, between my legs near my vagina, and anus?
I lost a lot of weight and now I have all this skin and I need help removing it. I don't have the money I'm on SSI. The only thing I know I could do...
I have dark ankles that from wearing boots over the years. I desperately need something other than ointments that I have used over the year to lighten...
I have heard that hydroquinone can cause severe side effects and is possibly being banned? Is this true and should I stop using this?
Which treatment or medication is safe and effective for lightening the skin of south Indian skin types? I am a 32-year-old-female with skin type 5/6,...
I have been bleaching my skn for a very long time now and have progressed up to the strongest bleaching gel available. I fear I have now damaged my...
Is Glyquin XM safe for ethnic skin, and does it work for ethnic skin types?
In the Philippines, Glutathione supplement is a big thing as a skin whitening agent. Would you recommend this supplement? Is it true that it has a...
The skin on my buttocks and bikini line is too dark compare to my other parts. I have used many products to lighten it but there was no positive...
I've been looking at skin whiteners as a possible solution to the blotch/spot on my back. It needs to look natural though, rather than an...
I am 15 years old and I have really badly uneven skin tone on my back. I want to get rid of it fast before summer so I can wear things that show my...
I fractured my orbital bone 9 months ago, and my under eye area still looks dark. Is there anything I can do to lighten the area?
I have dark skin around my lips. I have tried many skin lightener but isnt helping much. Will the results from Meladerm be permanent with usage of...
I want to use it but I need to know if teenagers can use it and if this cream works for a long time?
How effective are L-Glutathione pills when supplemented with Vitamin C for greater absorption rates? Thanks!
I got an olive skin colour and I wish to make my skin tone whiter. How can I achieve such a thing?
If I'm already using a hydroquinone cream (Meladerm), can I also use a bleach or any Skin lightening product?
I have hyperpigmentation under my neck due to ingrown hair, which I pluck. What are some possible solutions to my problem? I am a 34-year-old female.
I'm 47, female, and very worried about permanent sun damage. I swam outdoors for many years in the summer and my skin appears to have permanent tan...
Ignore it if you don't want to answer. It's about skin color. Can I become a bit fair permanently. Thanks
I'm a 23-year-old Latina woman of light complexion. Is there a reason and a solution for having a darker skin tone in my bikini and groin area? I...
My years living in Africa have given an uneven skin tone meaning light here and dark there. Is there any product that i could use that would give me a...
What is the price range for skin lightening creams and treatments?
I have dark spots on my inner thighs, bottoms and the skin fold of my private part. Also, on underarms. Is there a method to clear the skin out?
My doctor prescribed me this skin lightening cream when I started breaking out into brown spots on random parts of my body. After I used it exactly as...
What Skin lightening treatment do you recommend to even out and lighten my skin on the lower butt area? My backside are gets darker as it goes higher....
I am an African-American, and I was brown-skinned when I was a baby. Now, I'm a teenager, and I see that I am way darker, but only on my face. The...
My skin colour is dark tan and I want my skin white. Is it possible? Which is the best skin whitening treatment to achieve this?
I'm slightly fair-skinned but have very terrible and unsightly dark underarms. Way back in high school, my skin color is even until I started to shave...
I'm only 15 years old and I have a slight skin discoloration on my chin. Is that bad? Can I fix it naturally without surgery?
I had an uneven skin tone and dark marks on my face, so I decided to use a 2% hydroquinone face cream. After a few months of use, I began to get...
I'm Indian and my skin is a medium brown color. But the skin around my butt and thighs, and even my back is darker.Is there anyway to lighten the skin...
I have dark spots on my legs, aonly about 5 of them. I'm really ashamed of them that I wouldn't show my legs. Ii've had them about 2 years and I...
I am 60 years old, trim and in reasonably good shape. I work out 5 times a week and do light weightlifting, which has given my arms a nice toned...
What are all the available options for lightening the skin tone in the body including the face? Depigmentation therapy, slowing down the enzyme...
I have caramel skin tone, I am 18 years old. I want to go 2-3 shades lighter for my whole body including my face. So I wanted to know if anyone who...
I am 36 years old, I have some dark to medium brown spots on my face, and some few pimples. Should I use IPL, Laser Treatment, Fraxel Laser, or what...
I had a baby at 17 through c-section and I'm African American. Now I'm 21 and my stomach is darker than my whole body, and I still have bad stretch...
I am an African American female with hyperpigmentation on my legs. I want to know, will Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel be effective for a person of my...
I am a 29-year-old indian girl. My face color is darker than my body color. I don't spend much time under sun. I am using 50+SPF (UVA+UVB) sunscreen....
I'm interested in lightening my skin. Is Meladerm safe to use every 3 days for 3 months? Are the results permanent?
I'm of Mediterranean origin and have an olive skin. I have freckles from childhood and have recently moved to Tunis and it's pretty sunny and have...
I am trying to find a perfect skin lightening cream but i am woried about safety. i want a cream that fades and bleaches skin but with out givin me...
I have dark underarms because when I was younger, I used a harsh antiperspirant. I noticed that it was causing discoloration so I stopped using it...
Hydroquinone doesn't work for me anymore so I heard that Alpha Arbutin was a good alternative. Is Alpha Arbutin superior?
Also, what could it be...
I have fairly light complexion. I'm a 53-year-old female with sun damage on my cheeks. I was wondering, is laser treatment recommended for...
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I have wheatish complexion but have very dark knees which look very bad and I am unable to wear skirts because of that. Please recommend...
I have developed a problem, which I first noticed in November last year. My face is significantly browner (all over) that the rest of my body,...
I have dark spots from healed injuries. I basically want to achieve an even skin tone, especially on my legs. Any advice?
I am 29 yrs old male. I have a darkness in my forehead. I am facing this problem from past 10-15 yrs. I used to drive motorcycle with out helmet from...
I used a home peeling kit to eliminate pigmentation which I bought in Singapore. The pigmentation came back worse, adding a dark patch along the top...
Hello there! I have a question regarding skin lightening pills. I have come across a pill that has arbutin as part of the ingredients. Is this safe to...
I was just wondering where can I purchase or get L-glutathione injections prescribed to me from someone who is a health care practitioner or a...
I have dark skin between the thighs due to hyperpigmentation (not due to fungus). Is there a skin lightening cream I can use? Will it have any effect...
I'm considering lightening my skin; not my overall complexion but the areas around my feet that have gotten darker due to exposure of UV rays. I'm...
My lips are very dark especially on my upper lips. My lower lips is somewhat reddish with dark lining. Is there any treatments, topical creams, or...
I'm of mixed race with a fair skin. However, I have an uneven skin tone from sun damage and I would dearly love to have all one shade again. My face...
How can I get rid of a seemingly permanent tan on bottom half of arms I've had a tan on the bottom half of my arms for as long as I can remember...
I have different darkened areas in the face and I want to get rid of them. How can I do this? What treatment would you suggest?
I have always touched my belly button ever since I was very young and it's a habit that's really difficult to break. As a result of it, my belly...
I'm African american and I'm pretty light-skinned, but I went to camp for couple of weeks. I used SPF 45 sunscreen but my skin got really dark. I was...
Is there a way to permanently lighten my skin? I have dark skin and looking to lighten my skin up to 3 shades permanently.
