Uneven body and face skin tone

by Sangeetha
(Andhrapradesh)

Hi ,

I am 23 years old and I have a problem due to which I am very disturbed. My overall body is fair but only my neck and my face are dark. I have tried so many creams but of no use. Please help me regarding this problem. I get very disturbed when every one asks me why your face is dark and your body is fair. Please help me.

Hi,

Assuming that you are not suffering from high blood pressure or rosacea – both can make your face color seem darker (i.e. redder) than the rest of your body skin tone – your face and neck could be a different color for many reasons like sun exposure or from years of using certain products like skin lighteners, toners, and products that contain glycolic or salicylic acid.

Many facial skin anti-aging products on the market these days contain mild exfoliators and skin brighteners which can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. This means the skin on your face will tan or burn faster than the rest of your body. That is why it is so important to use sun screen and stay out of the sun if you’re using any product that promotes skin brightening/lightening/exfoliating or anti-aging.

Try to stop using your current skin creams and toners for a week and use lots of sun screen and/or wear a hat when outside for prolong periods. Then see if there is less of a difference between your skin tone on face/neck and rest of the body.

Finally, are you sure you’re not wearing the wrong shade of makeup? Check to see that your makeup is the right color for your skin tone. Apply it to the inside of your wrist and if it doesn’t blend well with your skin tone, then you could be wearing the wrong shade.

Hope you found these tips helpful,

Linda Robison, Wrinkle Free Skin Tips

Get rid of Melasma, freckles, age spots, acne marks, dark underarms and other hyperpigmentation problems safely and naturally