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What's the best treatement for skin lightening?

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kwiziFeb 27, 2014
pls i really need a skin lightening cream. i want my color to be like that of rihanna and i want to lighten the world of my body without having problems like stretch marks,dark elbows,knees and sun burn on the face. Am in north cyprus .

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Glutathione is not used in the US. Skin lightening creams are recommended to help lighten skin discoloration rather than to lighten the skin tone. 

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The cause of these straie are unknown as it relates to your skin lightening agents.  There is a possibility that the skin creams contained steroids.  It is best to discontinue their use and begin a regimen to rebuild collagen that has been lost. An experienced dermatologist should...

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