I'm dark-skinned, and in the summer, while everyone else is trying to get bronze, I'm slathering on the SPF and staying in the a/c to avoid getting any darker. The strongest sunblocks won't keep my skin from turning, and I can only hole up inside for so long before I want to join the fun! Does anyone know safe, preferably natural ways to lighten skin or prevent a summer toast? I'm currently using Likas Papaya soap that I found at an asian market which I hear is used in the Philippines to lighten skin, as well as an Indian facial serum that I'm not sure is even safe. And have not really seen great results! Any ideas?
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Jun 06, 2012
Anna K.
I'm dark-skinned, and in the summer, while everyone else is trying to get bronze, I'm slathering on the SPF and staying in the a/c to avoid getting any darker. The strongest sunblocks won't keep my skin from turning, and I can only hole up inside for so long before I want to join the fun! Does anyone know safe, preferably natural ways to lighten skin or prevent a summer toast? I'm currently using Likas Papaya soap that I found at an asian market which I hear is used in the Philippines to lighten skin, as well as an Indian facial serum that I'm not sure is even safe. And have not really seen great results! Any ideas?