Skin Care Advice Needed :(

Oct 17, 2012

Sandy T.

Hi, I am 28 and i used to suffer from acne in my late teens, now i usually get the odd spot when it is time of the month, i have hyper pigmentation problems, i am from East Indian origins and i also have *possibly* hereditary dark eyes also, I want improve my mild pock mark scarring from the acne and improve my skin tone as it is uneven and possibly improve my dark circles, I have just started using Garnier dark spot corrector.


also I have dry patches on my forehead but due to breakout i guess i would be classified under combo skin, any recommendations for improve the moisture levels in my skin????

please help!

Oct 20, 2012

Erica W.

Hi Sandy,

I would recommend a specific product by Trish McEvoy called Beta Pads. http://www.trishmcevoy.com/c-47-exfoliate.aspx They are awesome because they radically improve your skin's texture and tone, keep your pores clean, and will not dry you out---helping with the dry patches and combating against any excessive oiliness.

Next, for your dark circles, you have to address if they are due to hereditary factors or lifestyle factors. Hereditary-based darkness around the eye area is nearly impossible to correct ;however if you are not getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, or have bad allergies, using something with caffeine---usually a gel-based eye cream with absorb quickly and instantly refresh the eye area. There are tons of them on the market.

As for your garnier brightener you are currently using, I would highly encourage you to couple that with a great exfoliator that does not contain granules as well as a really good SPF in the daytime.

--Erica