You bring up a good point again, which is that ANY product that causes irritation can cause a (usually temporary) increase in skin pigmentation, especially in darker skin types or...
I have to admit there is no perfect solution for this but there is improvement. Here’s how: Skin, if it’s rubbed, will generally thicken and darken. Try to avoid rubbing ...
This is a tough one because while the products are generally of good quality and well thought out, I have two problems with the this line that are serious. First,...
Dear readers – The topic of brown spots and how to understand them and treat them is high on my list for a new article for SkinTour. Until I get that written...
Thank you for reading!! Generally, try to apply the prescription hydroquinone cream first after washing, wait a few minutes, then moisturzier or sunscreen or both, then makeup. Remember though that...
Everyone please – be careful with these home devices!! They are easy to overdo. I didn’t see where you mention your skin type. One thing to remember is that the darker...
You bring up a really great point. And recently at the Paris IMCAS conference there were several speakers from the mid east and asia who made the point that, in...
I agree with your dermatologist. Ochronosis is rare here and is linked to prolonged use of high concentrations most commonly found in other parts of the world. Dr. I
In the United States, the drugstore ‘lightening’ products are generally 1-2% hydroquinone. Over that percentage, hydroquinone is available only by prescription through a doctor. In the United States, it’s extremely...
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