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my must-have products for fading dark spots

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this is a list of all the products i've used/am still using to fade dark spots on my face and body. warning: please do not use all of these products at the same time and make sure to do your own research before trying any of them.
 
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1st up, we have musely. i'm putting this first because when the scars on my body were at their darkest, this got rid of them within 6 months. i'm talking about scars that were black, and now the majority of them are barely noticeable or brown. i wasn...
Prescription Skincare That Works | Musely FaceRx
 
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2nd, we have vaseline. i'm putting this here because the key to preventing dark scars on your body from wounds is to keep them moisturized. i noticed that the scars i didn't keep moisturized when i first got them are darker than the ones i did. i don...
Vaseline Original Lock In Moisture Body Oil Pure Healing Petroleum Jelly All Skin, 13 oz
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3rd, we have microneedling/derma stamping. this is something i've been doing recently on my body, and i've been seeing great results. i used to use a derma roller, but it was too abrasive and actually scratched me, so i switched to a derma stamp. i s...
Adjustable Beauty Micro Needling Derma Stamp Pen With 140 Needles For Facial Skin And Scalp Hair Care
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4th, we have the oil i used with the derma stamp.
Spring Valley Skin Oil with Vitamin E, 24,000 IU, For All Skin Types, Unscented - 3 fl oz
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i used this oil in high school, and while i never got results for old scars, it's great for treating fresh scars and burns.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil for Scars and Stretch Marks, Serum Hydrates Skin, 4.2 fl oz
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i love this oil. not only does it smell good, but it's also not greasy and dries fast. it contains vitamin e, so sometimes i opt to use this instead of the other vitamin e oil. it's also great for fading dark spots that aren't too dark over time.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil for Dry Skin, 5.1 fl. oz.
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this is pretty much the only thing i use on my face to fade dark spots. i noticed that the spots on my face fade fast regardless of whether i use products to fade them or not, but this has helped me even out my skin from the few acne scars i did have...
Heritage Rose Petals Rosewater Mist Spray, 8 Oz
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this is a retinol lotion. after my skin was clear and free from scars from using the musely body cream, this helped fade some of the leftover scars. it's great for fading dark spots that aren't too dark and for lightening dark knees and elbows. i did...
Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body Moisturizer and Face Lotion for Smoother Skin, 13 oz
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last, we have kojic acid soap. i used this in high school, and while it didn't help with the scars on my body, it's great for fading dark underarms and dark inner thighs, and i saw results pretty quickly. you have to let it sit for a few minutes in t...
Kojie San Skin Brightening Soap - 3 Bars
 
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i recently added this to my routine. i like to mix it with my lotion and apply it. it’s been helping with body acne and healing minor scratches. p.s. this isn’t the exact brand i use, but they should work the same. i only do this if i’m staying home ...
Spring Valley 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil - 2 fl oz
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a natural way to help fade dark spots.
Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother, Raw and Unfiltered, 32 fl oz
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