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I'm Black. How can you get rid of dark skin from under my arms and around my neck?

When I was younger I had a bad rash under my arms. It left the skin under my arms very dark. It has lightened up since then but it is dark enough to leave me self conscious about wearing sleeveless shirts. I also have dark skin around my neck. I don't know how that happened. Is there a cream or something I can use that actually WORKS. I tried cocoa butter and a lot of expensive creams but nothing has helped. I think it is ligtening on it's own over time but I would like to get rid of it now.
Also, I have a child. During my pregnancy I occured a lot of stretch marks on my stomach. I really miss my cute stomach. Is there a cream that actually WORKS to get rid of stretch marks. I have tried a lot of cremes for this also but none worked.
If all else fails, I'm thinking about saving up for a trip to the plastic surgeon. It really bothers me that my skin is so flawed when it was once beautiful. Please Help.

Are you exfoliating regularly? I have a friend who is African American, and her skin while still dark, is a lot lighter than that of the other women in her family. The other women get ashy, and they have to exfoliate. Because of her skin tone, dead skin shows up not as ashy but as darker patches. She uses a good exfoliant regularly, followed by a deep moisturizing cream. All the moisturizers in the world won't help your dark patches if there's a serious buildup of dead skin on there.

Start out with a gentle exfoliant, such as St. Ives Apricot scrub, and see if that helps. You may need a stronger formulation, or a chemical exfoliant, such as an AHA cream, if you have a serious build up of dead cells. Exfoliating agents take off the dead layer of stuff on top, so they won't hurt your skin tone or bleach it out. Also, since the top layer of skin is always dying, you need to continue to exfoliate regularly if you find that is the problem.

As for your stretch marks, I have heard various things from various friends. The best remedy, it seems, is a good moisturizer and time. Take good care of your skin, and it should return to normal. The only one of my friends whose tummy didn't return to normal gained an exceptionally large amount of weight with her pregnancy (85 lbs.), and even her marks are so faded that you have to look carefully to see them.

I have provided a link below to my favorite online drugstore. Even if you don't buy there, you can look at products and get ideas about what does what. Everything is divided into sections for quick and painless browsing, and there are good descriptions for every product.

Good luck!

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Prevent Oily Skin With These Tips

Those of us who suffer from oily skin understand just how hard it can be to control the condition. While there are facial skin care products available to help "mop up" the excess oil, there are very few that actually help to prevent the over-production of oil altogether. In fact, some creams, moisturizers, cleansers, and astringents are far too harsh for oily skin types and can cause excess dryness and blotchy skin.

One of the best ways to keep oily skin under control is to develop a good skin-cleansing routine. Washing your face with a liquid cleanser (never use bar soap!), then following by a gentle toner and pH-balancing moisturizer is a great place to start. You may have to try a few products before you find one that works, but try to stick to very gentle cleansers; the ones for sensitive skin usually work best for oily skin types. Try to perform this routine once at the beginning of the day and once again before bed.

There are many over-the-counter products available for treating oily skin that you can try out, but in severe cases, you may find that the best solution is to seek a dermatologist and try a prescription medication. If you are looking for a natural approach to clear skin, products containing tea tree oil or witch hazel are excellent, as they are naturally antibacterial. A good mud or clay-based masque once a week can also work wonders for tightening up pores.

You may want to consider products that contain grape seed or jojoba, as they are known for forming a sort of "seal" over the skin to keep bacteria and dirt out. You may also try an exfoliating scrub with oatmeal or apricot to rid the dead skin and daily grime from your skin.

There are an abundance of oily skin products on the market today, but it is very important that you choose from them wisely. If you are uncertain what to buy, it is strongly recommended that you obtain some advice from your local doctor. There are plenty of options available to you for curing oily skin, it is really just a system of trial and error when it comes to finding the right product. Even with prescription medication, you may find that one works better than others, or some may have undesirable side effects.

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