How To Prevent Dark Spots
Being brown isn’t easy (can I get an Amen). Though the melanin in our skin helps to protect us from many things, it also is the culprit behind those pesky brown spots that tend to show up right after you finally get a pimple to go away. *le sigh*
Can’t a girl just have beautiful, even-toned skin?
Well, yes and no. Once a dark brown spot rears its ugly head on your pretty face you should start treating it. Unfortunately if the spot gets too old, many over-the-counter treatments won’t be so effective and will need to enlist the help of a dermatologist. But even when you do catch it in time, you have to be both patient and diligent to remedy the issue.
But we’re not out the gate yet. We should all know by now that we all need to wear sunscreen because although our melanin helps protect us from the sun, we are still susceptible to rare, more severe forms of skin cancer. Well, there’s another reason why you should slather it on–if you don’t, your dark spots will only get darker. If you’re concerned about how greasy and chalky sunscreens can be on brown skin, try Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunblock. You’ll get sun protection, moisture, and since its fast-absorbing, no more grease! And it’s waterproof. And it’s under $10. Score!
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And if you were so inclined, there are a number of concealers out there that can cover brown spots while they fade away. Some of my favorite concealers include Becca Compact Concealer (seriously, this whole line is sooo on point with their foundations, concealers, and powders), Milani Secret Cover Concealer Stick (great coverage for a drugstore brand), Stila Perfecting Concealer (also works great for undereye circles), and Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream (each palette comes with 5 different shades so you can custom blend your perfect shade).
Be patient because unless you were born with continuously flawless skin, you’ll have to repeat this process to maintain your skin when new brown spots show up.
Good luck!
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