The area above my upper lip has gotten dark, like if I had a shadow. Not with hair but just darker in color. What is this, and how can I treat it?

I tan easily in the summer time. I'm Hispanic so I'm not sure if it has anything to do with either. I don't wax and I rarely wear makeup.

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Impressions MediSpa

Published on Jun 26, 2017

This commonly happens especially if you are waxing the area. There are options to correct this issue through the use of chemical peels, hydroquinoine, vitamin c serum and using a broadband SPF.

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Answered by Impressions MediSpa

This commonly happens especially if you are waxing the area. There are options to correct this issue through the use of chemical peels, hydroquinoine, vitamin c serum and using a broadband SPF.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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