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Have Pimples On Face. Skin Gets Darker After Applying Cosmetic. How To Treat This?

Hello Please what should I do? I am a black African, I previously had pimples in which I misused some cosmetics, since then my face darken and become sensitive, I have been trying many cosmetics in both soaps and creams but to no avail, sometimes dry, sometimes the darkness increases and a lot of things. Please what can I do?
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hi..thanks for the query
Try using cosmetic formulation and make ups as minimal as possible.Use hyo-allergenic brands with minimal perfuming and coloring matter.Every time u use a make -up, remove as early as possible using a soap free cleanser.The above steps take care of a sensitive skin.
You should start using a broad spectrum gel based sun screen 20 mins before going out and repeat it 4-5 hourly.Use non comedogenic creams as moisturizers .These will avoid further darkening of the skin.
Use Clindamycin gel on the pimple as required.
Hope this helps..take care!
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Have Pimples On Face. Skin Gets Darker After Applying Cosmetic. How To Treat This?

hi..thanks for the query Try using cosmetic formulation and make ups as minimal as possible.Use hyo-allergenic brands with minimal perfuming and coloring matter.Every time u use a make -up, remove as early as possible using a soap free cleanser.The above steps take care of a sensitive skin. You should start using a broad spectrum gel based sun screen 20 mins before going out and repeat it 4-5 hourly.Use non comedogenic creams as moisturizers .These will avoid further darkening of the skin. Use Clindamycin gel on the pimple as required. Hope this helps..take care!