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  • 20 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My upper body is tan while my lower body is much fairer can skin whitening treatments even out my skin tone? I've heard it involves chemicals but I'm not sure how it works or if it's safe. Is it possible to lighten just the darker areas to match the rest?

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Yes, skin whitening treatments can potentially even out your skin tone by lightening the darker areas. However, the effectiveness and permanence of these treatments vary, and it's crucial to manage expectations and understand potential risk

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