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Dark Marks: Combining These Two Ingredients is so Powerful

September 21, 2021

In this post, Kay (IG: @Kaygebeauty) and I discuss the importance of combining skincare Ingredients when it comes to hyperpigmentation, and which ones to combine. For example, azelaic acid and retinol, niacinamide and retinol, hydroquinone and tretinoin, kojic acid and glycolic acid, tranexamic acid, arbutin, and more. Products Mentioned • Kojic acid (cream) Skincareex: https://bit.ly/2WjufFS • Kojic acid (cream) Okdermo: https://bit.ly/2KwCEmr • Kojic Acid (soaps): https://amzn.to/3fQqwJa OR https://amzn.to/3av6alR • Tretinoin: https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-links/ • Glycolic acid cream: https://bit.ly/3jJhX4Z • Hydroquinone: https://thepigmentedlife.com/product-links/ •…

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Dark Marks: How Long Does it Take Skincare to Work

August 29, 2021

Dark Marks: How Long Does it Take Skincare to Work Dark marks can be tough to treat, but did you know that you can effectively get rid of dark spots/marks very fast? It just would require more from you. We will cover: Well-known pigment lighteners and how long they take to work Treatments like chemical peels and lasers and how long those take to work. Combinations of both topicals and treatments and how long the combo takes to work. Factors…

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Does Chemical Peel Work?

August 6, 2021

Does Chemical Peel Work? Well, Yes! But there are things you need to know and do in order to see results. Such as: The depth and concentration of the peels How many do you need to get? The best for your skin of color and skin type The best for your skin concern Chemical peels have been used and are still being used to treat skin conditions such as acne, acne scars, general scars, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, rough skin texture,…

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How to Get Rid of Pimple Scars on Buttocks

July 6, 2021

Pimple Scars on Buttocks Intimate area hyperpigmentation is such a sensitive topic. We have all these skin issues yet it feels like we can’t ask about them openly. My name is Rita, and in this article, I’m going to show you how to get rid of pimple scars on the buttocks. I’ll be drawing on my experience and what I learned from my dermatologist. If you have other forms of discoloration you can apply these steps as well. We will…

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Kojic Acid Soap | Skin Lightening Treatment

May 17, 2021

Hi everyone, my name is Rita, and today we will be talking about kojic acid-specifically kojic acid soap. Before we get into that, let’s look at what kojic acid is and what it does. Kojic acid works by inhibiting the formation of tyrosine. Tyrosine is an amino acid needed to produce melanin. Because it prevents the production of melanin, kojic acid causes the skin to lighten. As a result, it is often used to treat hyperpigmentation, sun damage, age spots,…