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MCh Plastic Surgery, MS - General Surger...read more
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
Asked for male, 22 years old from Ulhasnagar
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Hi. Yes kojic acid/ arbutin (kojivit )has skin lightening property but safety depends on the indication and duration of treatment for which you want to use such cream. Redness burning sensation etc are the side effects on long term use. Visit nearest dermatolgist. Thanks.
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Dear lybrate-user you cannot make your face glowing with botox which is just to decrease fine line and wrinkles for glowing face you need to have good diet and plenty of water secondly you need to apply lightening creams containing nicatinamide and arbutin vitamin c serum also helps you can go for chemical peeling also.
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Noida
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Black spots and scars can be easily removed with lasers and peels along with medicines.Kojic acid (a natural skin lightener derived from mushroom extract), arbutin (also called bearberry extract), and vitamin c (ascorbic acid) are great alternative ingredients to lighten scars left by acne.
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Asked for female, 19 years old from Udupi
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You should consume carrots. Eggs,mangoes, cheese,spinach, tomatoes,apricot, plums and peaches, tender coconut, buttermilk.The food rich in antioxidants will add a natural glow to your skin .Avoid too much sun exposure is the best place to start or use a sunscreen with spf 25-30 every time you go outside. You can try creams and soaps that contain kojic acid, glutathione, aplha-arbutin, licorice extract, mulberry extract, and Vitamins C, E, and B3.
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MCh Plastic Surgery, MS - General Surger...read more
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
Hello there are various treatment for pigmentation. From creams containing hydroquinone to milder ones of Kojic acid, niacinamide, arbutin. There is options of glutathione injections to oral tablets with vitamin C, also laser toning also gives good results. But what you need to understand us nothing is permanent and you will need to maintain with continuous usage and also protect from sun damage. Consult a certified Dermatologist before you start any cream.
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