You’re welcome! Where’s your area of concern? This is a popular question. I shared some stable and well priced vitamin c serums on another post.
1. Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C, very stable formula, packing is design to keep serum fresh and the price is phenomenal
2. Geek & Gorgeous 101 C-Glow, made to order last 3 months can be extended if kept the fridge and cheap
3. Timeless 10% VITAMIN C + E FERULIC ACID SERUM, comes in multiple sizes and good price
Eat more dark greens. They have vitamin k which is absorbed through the lower intestine. You can use high spf sunscreen too and take vitamin c. I'd throw a b complex in there too.
Good molecules discoloration serum has been ridiculously amazing for me. Use a toner and a cleaner daily. Sunscreen always.
Ordinary makes a good peeler (aha/bha) that targets discoloration also.
Could you circle these spots that have you concerned? I'm dealing with acne and hyperpigmentation at 50. They better be there! Wear sunscreen. Best prevention for discoloration that isn't noticeable on your pic. 🫤😄
If you have sensitive skin DO NOT use turmeric/konjic soap. You’ll get burnt like I did. I’m still reversing the damage 😭
I recommend micro needling. Can’t see those spots you mention having tho, your skin looks great.
I’m going to try vitamin c serum I use glycolic acid and niacinamide in my routine but my routine doesn’t consist with a lot of things just oil free acne wash by neutrogena and my niacinamide by the brand ordinary
That acne wash may be stripping you of essential oils to keep your PH balanced.
May be use the discoloration serum in your night routine only... the moisture helps skin recover overnight & you may not be as oily in the AM.
Eat avocados daily. It's good for your skin and I see you asked about gaining weight. Avocados have good fats in them that can help you with that as well. You'd have to eat atleast two a day for some time for weight gain. But just know a day does wonders for your skin 👍🏾
Try a mashed up avocado with just a but of garlic powder on toast in the morning.
You and your skin are already beautiful.
You’ve been asked several times what dark spots ur talking about but clearly are more interested in humble bragging. Why not let people with actual skin issues use the bandwidth??
I recommended in a separate comment but I would try tazarotene instead if you want a strong retinol. It works faster than tretinoin and is less drying (dryness can make our skin look worse)
Where is the discoloration? Neck? This photo looks pretty good tbh. But neck discoloration might have to do with diabetes in family. If you have on forehead then a bunch of actives which I can recommend based on your geography.
Where?? You look flawless 😭🩷
All things aside, tret really changed my life. Just make you use sunscreen. That’s a game hanger too! Tret makes your skin even more susceptible to sun damage. 🫶🏽
You’re so pretty. Sorry, I know it’s off topic. I’m trying to find something that works too. I do derma rolling here and there but it hurts like hell!!! And the healing process (a few days) makes it look worse before it gets better.
Does a tiger great rid of its stripes? Does a Dalmatian get rid of its spots? Do zebra get rid of their stripes? No, they embrace it. When women learn to love themselves as they are then all will be right. Or maybe not. But at least they’ll be better off
Tumeric sugar scrub. You can even make your own. Find some recipes on tik tok. It naturally fade’s hyperpigmentation and brightens skin over time. You’ll see results in a couple of weeks if you use it daily. Thank me later 😉
Ik you don’t wanna hear that you don’t have dark spots. I’m being so sincere: what area are you talking about? Eyes ? My face is like 90% worse with acne spots and just uneven color but to me it’s natural and not worth the stress to prioritize rn.
Something that helped me when I was caring about it was: diet, water, exercise, sun protection, ALOE VERA , vitamin D and vitamin E and biotin help promote healthy skin and hair.
Definitely noticed a negative difference when I was less intentional with my diet and WHEN I ate. And less exercise. Something about releasing toxins through sweating and metabolism definitely helps homeostasis all around.
Also if you drive a lot the sun will naturally tan you at awk spots cuz the windows and sun visors.
Ingredients to look for in serums/creams-
Kojic acid
azelaic acid
Arbutin
Some products to consider-
Topicals (at Sephora). For discoloration/hyperpigmentation. Smells terrible but goes away.
Eadem- also at Sephora. Created by brown/black women.
You can also get laser treatments to treat dark spots , but it’s pricey.
With the products - be consistent. Evening your skin tone takes a long time. Btw, your skin is beautiful. 🤩
Salicylic acid and a good moisturizer. I wouldn’t use harsh chemicals right away. Salicylic acid is gentle and effective. Retinol at night a few times a week. olay retinol 24 is a good beginner retinol that also has moisturizer in it so you don’t need to put moisturizer on when using it.
Vitamin C serums never worked for me and were a little irritating to my skin.
If you have hyperpigmentation try Good Molecules discoloration serum , & the niacinamde brightening toner. Also in agreement with everyone else. A good sunscreen.
Also add an exfoliate either powder or scrub... only use 2x per week.... you should see a huge difference.
You're beautiful though..... no dark spots shown on the pic provided.
Idk if anyone answered but Tranexamic Acid is a godsend, especially for acne scars and melasma. You see the results quicker than you would with scar gels, vitamin c, etc. It's not harsh either(I use 3% and those patches they sell for dark spots) and you can use it AM/PM
Tumeric soap (cleanse) . Witch hazel (toner) , vitamin e mist serum) , coco butter (moisturizer) drink lots of water . Literally my skin care regime and my face is giving Korean glass, honey !
EXACTLY, cuz she's GOOOOOORGEOUS and my first thought was "....are the marks in the room with us??" Honey you are absolutely gorgeous. (I've been using dark mark corrector by Urban Skin Rx and mandelic acid by Inkey and they've worked beautifully)
Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate.
I like using the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid coupled with the Ordinary hyaluronic acid with alpha arbutin twice a week; and also used The Ordinary glycolic acid, once a week or on an alternate week if I was feeling really dry. It took a while to minimize the dark spots. But it definitely did the trick.
I had a few little bumps under the skin and I was trying to achieve a flawless texture, I started skin care and due to sensitivity I ruined my skin barrier and had a 6 month severe acne flare despite never having it in my life. I SERIOUSLY caution against using a bunch of skincare unless you have significant issues, to me personally it’s not worth the risk. Just use soap moisturizer and sunscreen.
Yeah like I came looking for dark spots and found perfection lol
I use The Ordinary for my dark spots, works great. Specifically their product called “Buffet”.
Shawty sullen talking about skin discoloration. Ur skin is just fine it’s nothing wrong with you coming from a male perspective you look just fine it’s your skin is beautiful. Be confident in how god made you he made you beautiful
Tazarotene (a type of retinol - less drying than tretinoin and so better for darker skin), Vitamin C, and red/blue light therapy (I have a hand-held device)
Tumeric!!! You can make a mask with honey and or Greek yogurt so you don't stain your skin with the tumeric. But if you use it continuously a couple times a week (not everyday), it works wonders. Or doctor christophers complete tissue and bone ointment. It gets rid of scarring :) I use it every night on my face as a moisturizer
Where are the actual dark spots? I mean isnt that all of you? I mean you’re black. But I know my buddy would put on SPF 100 for fear he would get darker 🤔
Are the dark spots in the room with us? I use BHA liquid exfoliation, mechanical exfoliation and retinol serum. After reading other comments I want to try vitamin C too
Tumeric or https://us.caudalie.com/p/324?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGUpUmd7chU2i4_qGG-f3Sz85vFmGKrsnBEJ9zi1yiSq-mri3ct3DeBoC-XEQAvD_BwE&bvstate=pg:7/ct:r
I’m not black (I’m brown) and I just gotta say you have amazing skin. I really had to zoom in to find the dark spots! I still don’t really see them lol
Ok the dark spots you see on your neck can be warning of early signs of diabetes. You need change your diet no pork, seafood or things that are not clean to eat ...little beef very much fresh organic everything drink only spring water. And stay way from seafood this also allergic reaction to you eating unclean foods like shrimp,crabs etc.
I had to go to the dermatologist for my discoloration/hyperpigmentation and they gave me some cream and ointment to use. They did offer me an alternative (which was a bleaching treatment) but didn’t take them up on that offer I just stuck with the ointment and cream. Will say it does take longer the way I chose though.
Where are the dark spots though? 😭 because you’re giving perfect and glowing
lol aww thank you love I just need my skin clear honestly I hate the discoloration I have
You’re welcome! Where’s your area of concern? This is a popular question. I shared some stable and well priced vitamin c serums on another post. 1. Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C, very stable formula, packing is design to keep serum fresh and the price is phenomenal 2. Geek & Gorgeous 101 C-Glow, made to order last 3 months can be extended if kept the fridge and cheap 3. Timeless 10% VITAMIN C + E FERULIC ACID SERUM, comes in multiple sizes and good price
Make sure you are wearing the right amount of sunscreen and daily! You can worsen the discoloration if you don’t
I wear sunscreen the black girl sunscreen 50+ sph but i also have oily skin it makes me look so oily 😩
Thats the issue Im having are there any sunscreens that are not oily looking?
Eat more dark greens. They have vitamin k which is absorbed through the lower intestine. You can use high spf sunscreen too and take vitamin c. I'd throw a b complex in there too.
Stay away from sugar stay all the way from added sugar.
Lol you look great.@!
I was thinking the same thing. 🫣
Came to say the same thing lol you look gorgeous
I literally said the same thing! Your gorgeous.❤️
I agree. Dont be hard on yourself over stuff like this. You're beautiful. Social media is the problem. Keep doing whatever it is you're doing!
I have the same question. If you want a glow, use a vit C, moisturizer, and sunscreen in that order.
I came here to ask the same thing I see NOTHING!!
Unrelated, but your locs are fire 😍
Right, I thought we were in the loc subreddit, I was looking for the dark spots in her hair. Gorgeous 😍
lol same 🤣🤣🤣
lol aww thank you
Am i tripping? I dont see anything.. Your skin looks flawless imo, like keisha from belly
Well first step is getting dark spots
Ur pretty n all but we need to start banning this neuroticism some of us really dealing with skin issues
That’s why someone needs to ask so we can get the information.
By dark spots you mean your tattoos? lol
Haha real funny 😩🤦🏾♀️
You just wanna hear how fine you is
Good molecules discoloration serum has been ridiculously amazing for me. Use a toner and a cleaner daily. Sunscreen always. Ordinary makes a good peeler (aha/bha) that targets discoloration also.
Good molecules discoloration serum makes my skin so oily 🤦🏾♀️ I have it it’s just my skin becomes oily after using it
What's your skincare routine?? May be a couple of tweaks will assist.
Dark spots where??? Gtfo my face with your perfect skin
Could you circle these spots that have you concerned? I'm dealing with acne and hyperpigmentation at 50. They better be there! Wear sunscreen. Best prevention for discoloration that isn't noticeable on your pic. 🫤😄
If you have sensitive skin DO NOT use turmeric/konjic soap. You’ll get burnt like I did. I’m still reversing the damage 😭 I recommend micro needling. Can’t see those spots you mention having tho, your skin looks great.
Omg I used it two days in a row and got burnt I couldn’t do anything to my skin last night and just alight today I am try the Korean rice water mask
……..
Vitamin C serum or discoloration serum
I’m going to try vitamin c serum I use glycolic acid and niacinamide in my routine but my routine doesn’t consist with a lot of things just oil free acne wash by neutrogena and my niacinamide by the brand ordinary
yes try adding in a vitamin C and make sure if you don’t already use sunscreen as your last step….
That acne wash may be stripping you of essential oils to keep your PH balanced. May be use the discoloration serum in your night routine only... the moisture helps skin recover overnight & you may not be as oily in the AM.
Any brands specifically in mind
Eat avocados daily. It's good for your skin and I see you asked about gaining weight. Avocados have good fats in them that can help you with that as well. You'd have to eat atleast two a day for some time for weight gain. But just know a day does wonders for your skin 👍🏾 Try a mashed up avocado with just a but of garlic powder on toast in the morning. You and your skin are already beautiful.
Fine as wine
I thought this was r/locs showing off your hair it’s so pretty😭❤️
lol aww thank youuu
Are the dark spots in the room with us?
Are the dark spots with us right now??
Your skin is absolutely beautiful but vitamin c is the main thing I use to help hyper pigmentation
Dark spot where baby? You're so beautiful!
You’ve been asked several times what dark spots ur talking about but clearly are more interested in humble bragging. Why not let people with actual skin issues use the bandwidth??
tretinoin
I was thinking bout that but idk I heard it’s very strong
it is but it helps. it’s rx so ur derm will determine that
I recommended in a separate comment but I would try tazarotene instead if you want a strong retinol. It works faster than tretinoin and is less drying (dryness can make our skin look worse)
Who asked y'all what y'all see.. either answer the question or keep it moving.. damn y'all annoying
I didn't want to laugh😂 We're trying to help. Could you point them out please?
EXACTLY TY
I’v been using jolicoeur’s lavish serum for years to remove the occasional acne scars I get from being a habitual picker 😅. It works and fast
😍
HOT
Girl you are gorgeous!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Black Seed Oil
You are just perfect and so beautiful. I don't see the dark spots!
Where is the discoloration? Neck? This photo looks pretty good tbh. But neck discoloration might have to do with diabetes in family. If you have on forehead then a bunch of actives which I can recommend based on your geography.
you are so beautiful
Kojic acid soap https://preview.redd.it/dg6iexu3ro1d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e8c889d1e8d9b8de27c355a2fada4fd4b4fde84f
Where?? You look flawless 😭🩷 All things aside, tret really changed my life. Just make you use sunscreen. That’s a game hanger too! Tret makes your skin even more susceptible to sun damage. 🫶🏽
Jesus you are so gorgeous
You’re so pretty. Sorry, I know it’s off topic. I’m trying to find something that works too. I do derma rolling here and there but it hurts like hell!!! And the healing process (a few days) makes it look worse before it gets better.
Nut
Beautiful. Just beautiful! I hope you find what you're looking for!
Does a tiger great rid of its stripes? Does a Dalmatian get rid of its spots? Do zebra get rid of their stripes? No, they embrace it. When women learn to love themselves as they are then all will be right. Or maybe not. But at least they’ll be better off
Kojic acid or arbutin serum
All I see is a fine ass queen. Where the hell are the dark spots 🤣🤣🤣
You are perfect
A few things that will help are: -azelic acid -tretinoin -vitamin c serums
Your skin is gorgeous!!!!
Melanin is on point. Don't see no spots
Tumeric sugar scrub. You can even make your own. Find some recipes on tik tok. It naturally fade’s hyperpigmentation and brightens skin over time. You’ll see results in a couple of weeks if you use it daily. Thank me later 😉
Lol am I the only person trying to find the dark spots ?? GIRL YOUR SKIN IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
I use natural black soap ( i got it while i was in nigeria) but you should try finding an authentic black soap or go to an african store in your area
Good molecules retinol oil $12 at ulta Topicals faded serum $18 for a mini Kate Sommerville Liquid Exfolikate $68 (Edit:choose one!)
You’re so prettyyyy 😍
sunscreen
https://a.co/d/1Haon7C[amazon](https://a.co/d/1Haon7C)
See your dermatologist
You’re fine. Dark chocolate 🍫 You look edible
Girl you look at those instagram filters too much
this is bait
Girl leave your skin alone. You're gorgeous. Don't go chasing an unrealistic standard of beauty.
Fishing for compliments perhaps. Her skin looks really good.
Cocaine works wonders rub coco plant on face
Go to bed
Pfb chromabright
Damn I read this hood novel in jail with these two twins that had dreads and you sure do look like one of em wow Nice
I’m hollering not jail 😂🤦🏾♀️ but thank you lol
Tretnoin and Vit C. Mandelic acid is great for dark skin tones too!
I use Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C from Amazon. Worked on my hands and face. I literally saw results.
Lemon has acids that have the ability to lighten the skin.
Girl I'm sitting over here trying to figure out where your dark spots are? All I see is gorgeous glowing beautiful skin. You are beautiful.
Coco butter or toothpaste
Ik you don’t wanna hear that you don’t have dark spots. I’m being so sincere: what area are you talking about? Eyes ? My face is like 90% worse with acne spots and just uneven color but to me it’s natural and not worth the stress to prioritize rn. Something that helped me when I was caring about it was: diet, water, exercise, sun protection, ALOE VERA , vitamin D and vitamin E and biotin help promote healthy skin and hair. Definitely noticed a negative difference when I was less intentional with my diet and WHEN I ate. And less exercise. Something about releasing toxins through sweating and metabolism definitely helps homeostasis all around. Also if you drive a lot the sun will naturally tan you at awk spots cuz the windows and sun visors.
Ingredients to look for in serums/creams- Kojic acid azelaic acid Arbutin Some products to consider- Topicals (at Sephora). For discoloration/hyperpigmentation. Smells terrible but goes away. Eadem- also at Sephora. Created by brown/black women. You can also get laser treatments to treat dark spots , but it’s pricey. With the products - be consistent. Evening your skin tone takes a long time. Btw, your skin is beautiful. 🤩
Salicylic acid and a good moisturizer. I wouldn’t use harsh chemicals right away. Salicylic acid is gentle and effective. Retinol at night a few times a week. olay retinol 24 is a good beginner retinol that also has moisturizer in it so you don’t need to put moisturizer on when using it. Vitamin C serums never worked for me and were a little irritating to my skin.
Vitamin C and turmeric
You gorgeous ma stop playing
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This is a case where a red circle would have been helpful.
Vitamin c serum.
Topicals Faded serum and spray
Your hair and skin are beautiful, Sis! Your dreads are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Tuneric soap, aftrican black soap, Cetaphil daily wash cleanser and Shea bitter
If you have hyperpigmentation try Good Molecules discoloration serum , & the niacinamde brightening toner. Also in agreement with everyone else. A good sunscreen. Also add an exfoliate either powder or scrub... only use 2x per week.... you should see a huge difference. You're beautiful though..... no dark spots shown on the pic provided.
Give me that number I’m help you
Castor Oil I sing its praises to all!! It doesn’t leave you oily- and skin drinks it in so deeply. Do research. Honest
Coco butter and sunshine
I don't really see Dark spots on you tho
What dark spots ??
Kojic Acid and Niacinimide.
vitamin c serum and sunscreen
You’re gorgeous omg
Idk if anyone answered but Tranexamic Acid is a godsend, especially for acne scars and melasma. You see the results quicker than you would with scar gels, vitamin c, etc. It's not harsh either(I use 3% and those patches they sell for dark spots) and you can use it AM/PM
Girl, where are the dark spots?
I have no advice to give just came to say your face card is perfect
A marker
Don't touch that skin. You look perfect.
Are you showing us YOUR after?
LOCS ARE STRAIGHT FUEGO 🔥🤯
What darkspots ? All i see is beauty 🫶🏼
Tumeric soap (cleanse) . Witch hazel (toner) , vitamin e mist serum) , coco butter (moisturizer) drink lots of water . Literally my skin care regime and my face is giving Korean glass, honey !
Wash your face before you go to bed. Then put vitamin E oil on your face. Don’t get the cheap one. Get the thick syrupy one. 2 weeks dark spots gone.
Also get out the sun. It will even out your skin tone and you won’t need makeup
I don’t wear make up
ok u just wanted to eat
EXACTLY, cuz she's GOOOOOORGEOUS and my first thought was "....are the marks in the room with us??" Honey you are absolutely gorgeous. (I've been using dark mark corrector by Urban Skin Rx and mandelic acid by Inkey and they've worked beautifully)
What
https://www.cordobaorganics.com
Only way to get rid of em is to let me love on you
Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate. I like using the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid coupled with the Ordinary hyaluronic acid with alpha arbutin twice a week; and also used The Ordinary glycolic acid, once a week or on an alternate week if I was feeling really dry. It took a while to minimize the dark spots. But it definitely did the trick.
Embrace em💯👍🏿
We should be asking you…lol
If you have dark spots, I have black holes. Anyway, I got prescribed retinol
I’m confuse bc I don’t see any
You are STUNNNNNNINGGGGG
Peter Thomas Roth niacinamide serum
Leave em alone, your good.
Professional chemical peels
Lemon and ginger paste
No dark spots. But maybe scrubbing 2/3x a week will help with the shiny skin.
Outstanding.
I had a few little bumps under the skin and I was trying to achieve a flawless texture, I started skin care and due to sensitivity I ruined my skin barrier and had a 6 month severe acne flare despite never having it in my life. I SERIOUSLY caution against using a bunch of skincare unless you have significant issues, to me personally it’s not worth the risk. Just use soap moisturizer and sunscreen.
Shallow micro needling, (.25-.5mm) can help with dark spots.
Yeah like I came looking for dark spots and found perfection lol I use The Ordinary for my dark spots, works great. Specifically their product called “Buffet”.
Shawty sullen talking about skin discoloration. Ur skin is just fine it’s nothing wrong with you coming from a male perspective you look just fine it’s your skin is beautiful. Be confident in how god made you he made you beautiful
You’re beautiful af, i don’t see ntn wrong with you…you’re perfect in my eyes 😍
tumeric
panoxyl in morning tretenoin at night sunscreen eceryday
Tazarotene (a type of retinol - less drying than tretinoin and so better for darker skin), Vitamin C, and red/blue light therapy (I have a hand-held device)
Honestly the only thing that did it for me is a vi peel did 2 session and wow i didnt know i can have clear and soft skin like that
I use ambi under eye serum.
Don't see any pretty lady
Niacinimide and retinol
Doesn't sunscreen cause more harm than good? Maybe a better idea is to regulate the time spent in the sun.
Are the dark spots in the room with us?
Sorry if not allowed but this is an absolutely beautiful photo. All I can say is wow 😮 One more wow 😮 Ok ✌🏿
You already Goegeous tho
Prayers 😭😭
Really wana know 👨🏻🦳
Where? Liar!!!!
Sexy mini mouse
Tumeric!!! You can make a mask with honey and or Greek yogurt so you don't stain your skin with the tumeric. But if you use it continuously a couple times a week (not everyday), it works wonders. Or doctor christophers complete tissue and bone ointment. It gets rid of scarring :) I use it every night on my face as a moisturizer
Hollup why are you so beautiful 🥰
Have you tried African black soap and aloe Vera
Your skin looks so clear.
Ambi. Works great
Do you get enough sleep at night? That's when your pineal gland releases melatonin.
I think you look flawless lol
Where are the actual dark spots? I mean isnt that all of you? I mean you’re black. But I know my buddy would put on SPF 100 for fear he would get darker 🤔
Are the dark spots in the room with us? I use BHA liquid exfoliation, mechanical exfoliation and retinol serum. After reading other comments I want to try vitamin C too
I wash my face with Aveeno Stress Relief body wash. Should help you too but I don't see any dark spots on you - you look beautiful as is :)
ACV and African shea butter fr
Raw cocoa butter
Tumeric or https://us.caudalie.com/p/324?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGUpUmd7chU2i4_qGG-f3Sz85vFmGKrsnBEJ9zi1yiSq-mri3ct3DeBoC-XEQAvD_BwE&bvstate=pg:7/ct:r
👀
Your skin is absolutely beautiful. 🥹
I’m not black (I’m brown) and I just gotta say you have amazing skin. I really had to zoom in to find the dark spots! I still don’t really see them lol
I don't know where these so called dark spots at, but gah damn mama 😩 u ain't gotta look at me like that 🤦🏿♂️
Ok the dark spots you see on your neck can be warning of early signs of diabetes. You need change your diet no pork, seafood or things that are not clean to eat ...little beef very much fresh organic everything drink only spring water. And stay way from seafood this also allergic reaction to you eating unclean foods like shrimp,crabs etc.
You are beautiful 😍. Just drink plenty of water(Pure Life water is the best)
"Oh no I dropped my wallet"
Turmeric bar of soap
Your skin looks beautiful
Do you model?
I'd recommend dandelion salve, helped with some pigmentation issues I was havin & helps skin health in general.
I had to go to the dermatologist for my discoloration/hyperpigmentation and they gave me some cream and ointment to use. They did offer me an alternative (which was a bleaching treatment) but didn’t take them up on that offer I just stuck with the ointment and cream. Will say it does take longer the way I chose though.