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hyperpigmentation/dark marks guide

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It's fantastic!! Is that hyperpigmentation??? Here I share everything I've tested for my hyperpigmentation and stubborn dark marks from head to toe. Please look up the proper usage on these products, as most should only be used 1-3x per week.
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non negotiables

Before treatment let's try to prevent the issue first.
 
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no white cast. without using sunscreen, nothing else will work long term. just saying
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN SPF 30 Face & Body 3oz
 
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gentle cleanser
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
 
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any moisturizer really
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
 
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barrier repair
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
 
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stop picking!!
Hydrocolloid Invisible Patches | The INKEY List CA

brightening products

 
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love the ordinary vitamin c for fading dark marks directly
Vitamin C | Shop by Ingredient
 
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evens tone as well as preventative
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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slows melanin production. no it did not take bleach my face just moved the dark marks
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
 
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did not keep up with this because I am lazy butttt worked while it lasted
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
 
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love
The INKEY List CA Mandelic Acid 10% 30ml
 
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is it obvious i love the ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
 
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black owned love her
Serum For Discoloration & Dark Spots- Faded Serum
 
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don't use this so much anymore
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 30 ml

body care

basically the skincare in a body wash form
 
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love this because it gives a  slight shimmery glow as well
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 50 Lotion 240mL
 
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i use this literally everywhere
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
 
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been using this for monthsss
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
 
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mandelic acid
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
 
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use under my booty
Benzoyl Peroxide Body Wash | Walmart Canada
 
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exfoliation is key. don't overdo it
4 Pairs Exfoliating Gloves Body Scrub Mitts

pum pum

ingrown care
 
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love. expensive.
High Roller - Anti Ingrown Hair Serum
 
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good but expensive
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA & AHA
 
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my ride or die
PFB Vanish Ingrown Hair 2 oz/60 ml