I used a cream (new light zenba) it contains sylical acid on my feet, elbow & knees. Feet are burnt. Is this permanent? (Photo)

March 28, 2017
Asked By:amarachi65 in Lagos, NG

I'm African, I used new light zenba cream to lighten my dark elbow,knee and feet it peeled and looked good at first but now it's darker than before Nd now it looks burnt so scared.i tried moisturizing it with coconut oil Shea butter but it's becoming worse.

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