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Question #18694
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skin lightening tips - #18694

Vikram

I am feeling really self-conscious about my skin tone lately and honestly, it’s been bothering me more than I thought it would. A few months ago, I started noticing that some darker spots have appeared, and they’re kinda prominent right now. I tried a couple of over-the-counter creams but they haven’t really worked out for me. I was curious if anyone here had any good skin lightening tips? I read online about how natural remedies like lemon juice and turmeric might help with skin lightening but I’m not sure if that’s just a myth or if it actually works! Plus, what about using products that contain ingredients like hydroquinone or kojic acid? Is it safe to use those in the long run? I wonder if there are other skin lightening tips that are effective without being harsh. My friend suggested peels or lasers, but isn’t that way too intense? I just don’t want to mess up my skin even more. Have any of you tried specific routines or tips that you found really worked for achieving a brighter skin tone? I’m kinda at my wits end here, should I stick it out with the old remedies or give in and try something new? Any advice would be super appreciated!

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