I found this video surfing the beauty/makeup youtube vids. I love sarcasm...Dry humor! She did a great job for the contest. For a second I actually believed what she was saying, until I read the title..that's when it dawned on me..lol Check it out.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
KISS: Fade Dark Spots: Naturally
There are so many products on the market that claims to fade dark spots. Unfortunately many of them are bleaching creams containing hydroquine, which is very popular in the African American community (However, it is NOT limited to our race). Bleaching Creams will leave you with two tones if you're not careful. Have you ever seen some black people that have that "weird glow"? (for lack of better term). It's a distortion of skin color, giving off a whitening effect. Very unnatural. I will go into detail in a later post about "bleaching" the skin. This is a topic that warrants it's own post.
When it comes to fading dark spots, I believe the natural route is better and safer. Either allow them to fade naturally (although that may take forever) or use some at home products straight from your refrigerator.
Here are a few things you can try that may work
1.A few weeks ago I did a Post on Natural Skin Peel. This is suppose to help fade dark spots over time. Great method. My personal fave!
2.
Lemons are natural skin lighteners. They have been used to fade discolored areas and exfoliate the skin. Lemon has more than one use for the Skin
Combined with sugar it makes a great face scrub, revealing new skin and gradually lightening dark spots. View how to make this scrub HERE
3.
Shea Butter has been around for centuries. It has some well known Skin Benefits. One of which is to fade dark spots. Unrefined Raw Shea butter is the best to use. That's the purest form. All you need is a tiny bit to rub on the skin. It moisturizes and fades dark spot. Unrefined Shea Butter
I do not suggest you use all three methods at once. Choose one, be consistent, or you can rotate methods weekly. Try one method once per week. Especially those with sensitive skin. Don't over do it.
If all else fails, go to a dermatologist. They can prescribe higher strength creams and gels that will hopefully fade your spots. Of course these medications will contain hydroquine, your doctor will advise you on proper use. It's better to be under the care of a physician rather than mis-using over the counter creams/gels on that Will/can cause more harm than good if ignorant.
When it comes to fading dark spots, I believe the natural route is better and safer. Either allow them to fade naturally (although that may take forever) or use some at home products straight from your refrigerator.
Here are a few things you can try that may work
1.A few weeks ago I did a Post on Natural Skin Peel. This is suppose to help fade dark spots over time. Great method. My personal fave!
2.
Lemons are natural skin lighteners. They have been used to fade discolored areas and exfoliate the skin. Lemon has more than one use for the Skin
Combined with sugar it makes a great face scrub, revealing new skin and gradually lightening dark spots. View how to make this scrub HERE
3.
Shea Butter has been around for centuries. It has some well known Skin Benefits. One of which is to fade dark spots. Unrefined Raw Shea butter is the best to use. That's the purest form. All you need is a tiny bit to rub on the skin. It moisturizes and fades dark spot. Unrefined Shea Butter
I do not suggest you use all three methods at once. Choose one, be consistent, or you can rotate methods weekly. Try one method once per week. Especially those with sensitive skin. Don't over do it.
If all else fails, go to a dermatologist. They can prescribe higher strength creams and gels that will hopefully fade your spots. Of course these medications will contain hydroquine, your doctor will advise you on proper use. It's better to be under the care of a physician rather than mis-using over the counter creams/gels on that Will/can cause more harm than good if ignorant.
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