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Suggest Lightening Cream For Reducing Patchy, Uneven Skin Tone, Dry Skin With Dark Circles

hi,27 yrs old, female. i have uneven patchy skin tone, dry skin and extreme dark circles, dry dark lips. Absolutely, no acne issues,
skin color is dark brown. I smoke.
I am an airhostess and have to do regular makeup. wanted to know if i can still use melacare xl/skinlite/kojivit.would it cause any side effects because of makeup - if yes, which is the best lightening cream to use in that case. Also suggest supplements intake if needed.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Skin colour is genetically determined and no cream can 'lighten' your colour permanently.
However for even skin tone and glow, you can try the following methods :

Apply vitamin C serum in the morning, under your makeup. As soon as you remove the makeup, apply an oil free moisturizer. Dont use soap on your face. At night apply kojic acid containing cream like kojivit / clearz.
Eat well, healthy, drink a lot of water and quit smoking. It'll show on your skin.

Dont use melacare/skinlite, it'll cause more harm than good due to steroid content.
Take vitamin C and B complex supplements.

Hope I helped.
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Suggest Lightening Cream For Reducing Patchy, Uneven Skin Tone, Dry Skin With Dark Circles

Hello and welcome to HCM, Skin colour is genetically determined and no cream can lighten your colour permanently. However for even skin tone and glow, you can try the following methods : Apply vitamin C serum in the morning, under your makeup. As soon as you remove the makeup, apply an oil free moisturizer. Dont use soap on your face. At night apply kojic acid containing cream like kojivit / clearz. Eat well, healthy, drink a lot of water and quit smoking. It ll show on your skin. Dont use melacare/skinlite, it ll cause more harm than good due to steroid content. Take vitamin C and B complex supplements. Hope I helped.