Thread by @skin_herball

Okay so I've shared some tips on how to fade dark spots caused by pimples before, but most people weren't even aware because I didn't direct the tips to that area of concern. So I'm doing it again and I want you to help me share this if it crosses your TL. #skinherball

To effectively fade off spots caused by pimples, it would be wise if you first of all create a routine for yourself. Something you gon be doing morning and evening to your skin to improve it's quality. This will help you.

https://twitter.com/skin_herball/status/1301046946950504454?s=19

So straight to the spots removal;

• vitamin c serum as recommended in the routine tweet up there, is one step towards fading those spots quickly. Vitamin c is a depigmenting agent that hinders melanin production in those areas. This eventually evens your skin tone

Include vitamin c serum in your routine. Don't ask me for brand recommendations. I can't be specific with a brand which finding in the market is uncertain. Brands like Dr rashel or Naturals is alright though.
Use the serum morning and night and see changes from 2 weeks of use.

• Retinoids/Retinol/Retin-A/Tretinoin, which ever name they come with are topical products that are very effective in fighting acne(inflammatory especially) alongside clearing acne spots too.

Tretinoin medications may come as gels, creams, or lotions.

They should be applied only at night as it increases sunburns if used during the day.

- Don't use if you're pregnant/breastfeeding.
- have Eczema.
- are taking photosynthesizing drugs (such as thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides, and others)

Also a mixture of tranexamic acid + kojic acid + alpha arbutin + Niacinamide + Azelaic acid will fade hyperpigmentation faster too. This acids work too, but having a mixture of them gives a stronger remedy.

finding a brand that has them all in one is hectic though 😬

Then the product that seals it all is sunscreen, the reason is because, those spots were a result of sun exposure. If you want them to go, you have to take them away from the sun's rays. But we can't basically do that, we've to go under the sun and hustle.

So we wear sunscreen. Sunscreen is so important, that you can't possibly have an even skin tone if you don't have a sunscreen application history.

Most brands that have been found okay on the Nigerian skin are from gavia, Neutrogena, skin doctor, etc.

Apply everyday, whether it's raining, cloudy or sunny or you're indoors all day. I mean day and not night.

At least, apply twice a day on your face.

If you do all of this, you will naturally glow, even your skin tone, prevent skin cancer, slow down irritation, etc.

Please take note that skin's are different. These tips work for every skin but how quick to see results will differ. When it comes to skincare, it should be part of your existence and not just something occasional. So be patient and consistent.

Now I think that's some valuable information up there, and you wouldn't want to consume this alone. Share to your TL because almost every Nigerian has dark spots from our merciless sun exposure. Thank you.

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