Dark Skin From Products

by Jay
(USA)

Hello Maria!
1) Im using Dermaline cream and Glutathione soap and i've notice that parts of my arm are getting darker. NOTE: (African American.) I know that you said that this is a side effect. When will this go away? Been like this for almost 4 weeks. I am using the Glutathione soap only 3x a week and the Dermalime cream once a day.

2) How long do you think a 500gm Dermaline cream should last if used once a day?

3) My skin color is like 11-12 on the skin tone chart. How long do you think that i should see major improvement. Could i get up to 4 or 5 shades lighter in 1 year?

4) The cream makes my face sting when i apply it after using the Glutathione soap, does that mean its working for me?

Thank u so much 4 ur time. God Bless :)

Answer:

Hi Jay, you're on a roll. :)

1. The arms are usually not sensitive and respond well the skin whitening products. Darker skin tones normally take more time (a few weeks) before it starts to peel. If you haven't peeled at all, the 'ashy' color is a sign that it will soon. Remember, protect skin with sunscreen daily.

But if your skin has peeled and the arms got darker, there must be something wrong in your regimen. Do give me more details here (click the Comments link below to submit follow up posts) so I can suggest something to correct it.

Did your arms experience a burning discomfort, that's why you reduced use of the glutathione soap to 3x a week only? What SPF sunscreen are you using daily?

2. Depends on where you apply it. For face and body use, it should last 3-4 months because you won't need it daily once you see an improvement or during maintenance.

3. Your skin will only get lightest to a shade that it will allow. Usually, 1-3 shades is always doable, more than that will be determined as your continuously use the skin whitening products.

4. I love it when the products sting, because it tells me that it's working. However, make sure you use the products within your comfort level only. The more it burns, the lesser you should use them.

Hope that helps.

MAria