aloe vera whiten skin - #17543
I am really trying to figure out if aloe vera can actually whiten skin. A few weeks ago, I got some really bad sunburn on my arms while out hiking, and I thought aloe vera would help. It did soothe the burn, which was nice, but I've also been noticing that the areas I applied it to have lightened a bit compared to surrounding skin. I read somewhere that aloe vera can whiten skin, but is that real or just some myth? A friend told me that her mom used aloe vera for skin lightening when she was younger, but then I came across articles saying it might not be that effective. My skin had some dark spots from acne that I wanted to fade, and I thought maybe aloe vera could help with that too, you know? I'm a little bit confused about what to believe. I've tried using aloe vera gel from the plant directly instead of store-bought ones, but it’s hard to tell if it’s making a difference. I’m also wondering how long it takes to see results if it does work to whiten skin. Should I be using it more often, or does it need to be mixed with something else? Any thoughts or advice from all you doctors about aloe vera whitening skin?
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