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Hi, i am an asian and 15 year old. my skin tone is getting darker day by day. please suggest some home remedy or product for fair skinthankyou, hina?

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Sun: Might you be getting darker due to sun exposure? That said, i'm not understanding what is wrong with dark skin. Personally, i think dark skin is beautiful. It's just our cultures that put a value on white skin as "better, " because it historically comes with privilege, which is not pretty at all.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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