I am a 19 year old African American girl. I noticed ingrown hairs and dark scarring all over my bikini line so I started using a skin lightening cream for a couple of weeks and it made my skin even darker. I’ve been doing research and I was wondering if I could use a Retin-A chemical peel or a lactic acid peel to reverse the effects? I have tried everything from oils to aloe vera.
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Answer: A pink intimate can help brighten bikini area.
Unfortunately chemical peels are not covered by any insurances. These are considered cosmetic procedures. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most delicate – that is why it’s one of the first areas to show the signs of aging such as wrinkles, crows feet and dark circles. What’s more, ...
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