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does aloe vera whiten skin - #15289

Palak

I am really curious about something I've been hearing a lot lately. I’ve been using aloe vera gel for my skin for a while now because I thought it might help with keeping it moisturized and I’ve heard that it could have benefits like healing sunburns and stuff. However, I've also come across some people claiming that aloe vera whiten skin. That got me thinking, does aloe vera whiten skin? A friend of mine swears that ever since she started applying it daily, her complexion has become noticeably lighter, but I don’t know if that's just in her head or if there’s any actual truth to it. I tried looking it up online but saw mixed info; some sources say it helps, others say it doesn’t do much, which is super confusing! I mean, my skin’s pretty uneven in tone because of past acne scars and sun exposure, so the idea of using aloe vera for that is tempting. But is it worth my time? Or is it just a myth that does aloe vera whiten skin? I’d love to hear thoughts from you all, especially if anyone has seen real results or has any evidence to back this up. Are there better alternatives for lightening skin?

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