Moisturizer Darkening Up Complexion: Ask IMBB

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Dhany Ajith asks:

Hi Rati and team,

I have been following IMBB for a while and I absolutely love your blog 🙂 so thought of discussing a skin issue with you gals hoping to find a solution .Whenever I am applying moisturizer (that is right after cleansing), my face is getting darker 🙁 What can be the cause and please suggest me some remedy .  My skin type is kind of complex, I do get a few pimples on my cheeks and forehead, but can’t describe it as a typical oily and acne-prone type since I feel my face is more dry than oily/shiny and moisturizer I am using right now is L’Oreal HydraFresh All Day Hydration Supply Aqua Cream .

Thanks a lot in advance,

Diya

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7 thoughts on “Moisturizer Darkening Up Complexion: Ask IMBB

  1. Hey dhany! I think dis iz d prob wid most galz who r not using proper cleanser, toner or moisturizer! U shud experimnt wid whole 3 of dese to get ur perfct ctm. It also happens when u r cleansing ur face wid smthng harsh n it is just whipping away all ur face moisture. Nd it is felt r8 after drying ur face aftr cleansing. I mn it iz not darkened but d natural glow is lost. Nd choose d moisturizr whch compltly gets absorb in ur skin living it soft n supple n also use vry little amt of cleanser. Smtyms too much can also be d cause. Nd also nevr use cold or very cold water for ur face.alwys go for normal to slight lukewarm water.

  2. hi Diya……You can try Venusia Moisturizer lotion from Dr. Reddy .Its available in cream also.But use moisturizer not cream.I have been using this from last two years .

  3. hi Diya……You can try Venusia Moisturizer lotion from Dr. Reddy .Its available in cream also.But use moisturizer not cream.I have been using this from last two years .

  4. Thanks for the tips gals. I surely gonna try the DIY , cleanser which I am currently using is Cetaphil cleansing lotion for sensitive skin . I think the amount of cleanser is more than what is actually needed. btw, Can you suggest any other more milder cleanser ?

  5. Hey diya, I can relate to your problem because I have been facing this problem on and off throughout my teenage years and later on .Its a very depressing fact I can understand, it becomes worse when we get crazy and try all kinds of rescue to get rid. I was able to tackle it by visiting a dermatologist and he said it was some kind of skin allergy so I stopped using all products and opted for natural besan and malai pack, besan dahi pack which is very cooling, and honey for moisturizing …you can try jojoba oil which is really good for skin.

    Hope this helps 🙂

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