QuestionHi miss Caroline! =) I've been struggling with a problem concerning an area around my mouth and the bottom of my chin for some time now.I'll begin with the area around my mouth.There's a dark thin line that starts from the bottom of my nose and follows down around my mouth,under my bottom lip and up to the other side of the bottom of my nose.I've had this mark when i was fifteen and it went away,but it has returned now that i'm eighteen.I'm a current facial product user and i think the products i use may be the reason why the mark has appeared.I remember when i was fifteen, i used the facial product "ST.Ives". I used the product for quit some time and it was working perfectly.Then one day i applied the cream to my face,including around my mouth where the "mark" currently is,and the cream started to burn my skin a little.Then after i washed the cream off my face since it started to burn,it left the mark that i have now,once again.I'm not sure how long it took for the mark to go away, nor am i sure if it DID go away,i just didnt notice anything so i assumed it was gone until now.(That i'm eighteen)
I'm currently using "Neutrogena deep clean cream cleanser",which is also working fine,until a couple of months ago when i applied the cream, the burn feel and the mark returned.I really don't think my face is sensitive to facial products,because my face feels fine when i put on the cream.Maybe my mouth area only burns when i put on too much cream there????I have no clue.I'm sorry if i wasn't descriptive enough for you to understand what i am talking about when it comes to my face.I've posted links with pictures of what i am trying to describe, below.The first two picture links are about the area around my mouth and the last two picture links are my second concern. My second concern is about the shaving marks that are under my chin and spreaded around the top of my neck.I shave with a great amount of caution now,though i used to shave carelessly before,since that is why those marks are there.I desperately want to know how to get rid of those shaving marks so i can have CLEAR skin under my chin and neck like i used to,before i initially started to shave.Please give me advice on what i have to do to make these marks go away.I beg you to please help me with this problem.I just want my face to look good again and be able go out into the world with confidence.Please take the time to view the links that have my pictures in them.Thank you so much for taking the time to read my email.God bless and thank you sincerely.
As you can see,the dark shade around my mouth is what im trying to conveyhttp://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/jj-16/?action=view¤t=DSC01054-1.jpg In case it's hard to see,i've drawn a white line on the dark shade that im talking about.http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/jj-16/?action=view¤t=DSC01054-1-1.jpg
Here's one more closer look.It may seem like it's unnoticable,but you can see it clearly in person.Please try to notice it.http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/jj-16/?action=view¤t=DSC01038.jpg
Now for the shaving marks,here is what i am referring too.http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/jj-16/?action=view¤t=DSC01041.jpg
Another look.http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/jj-16/?action=view¤t=DSC01044.jpg
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
AnswerHello again!
I just thought that I should mentioned something else to you. The natural oil of Tamanu or Calophyllum would be even more helpful to make (and prevent) the shaving bumps. This oil has been used by Polynesians for centuries to heal Tattoos and after shave. It contains healing and antibacterial components. It'd be good for you. I wish you the best of luck. Once again be patient with your skin. Take good care!
Hello Jeramiah,
I hope what I propose will be able to help you, but I'm not sure as what you're describing is a very tricky case of skin sensitivity to some chemicals. Try what I'm suggesting for a few weeks or even a couple of months and if nothing changes, then I would recommend you to see a very good dermatologist.
Before I tell you what to do with your skin, I highly recommend you to stop drinking or eating drinks and foods with artificial sweeteners (like diet coke and the like). We have a client who also developed some skin hyperpigmentation after starting to drink diet coke. Your skin is an elimination organ: if you have too much toxins and toxic chemicals inside your body, they're going to end up in your skin. So eat (no processed or junk foods) and drink (water and green tea) in the healthiest way you can. You may also want to start detoxifying. You can learn more about it here:
http://www.naturepurity.com/holistic/4weekdetox.html
http://www.naturepurity.com/holistic/book_review_clean.html
What prompts me to emphasize the necessity for you to detox is the fact that the dark spots on your face are located along the meridian of the large intestine and close to the stomach meridian also. Basically, if your digestive system is burdened by toxins and feed with bad stuff, it's going to unload these toxins in your skin. Some people get acne, you got dark marks.
Second, I would recommend you to stay away from ANY skin products which triggers a burning sensation: this isn't normal and it means that this products is NOT good for your skin. Instead, I would recommend you use natural and organic products, like Weleda. They aren't too expensive, but at least they're clean and don't contain crappy chemicals.
Then, I would suggest you follow a routine of gentle exfoliation and green clay facial mask twice a week for 3 months (including your under-chin area). Finally, if you can, start using Wild Musk Rose oil once a day (morning or evening) for 3 months as it heals the skin and can make hyperpigmentation spots disappear if used consistently. You can see how it looks here:
http://www.naturepurity.com/cgi-bin/product.cgi?ref=cpa304&from=facial
The way you shave is also crucial. So only use real sharp razor blades and a good natural shaving gel or mousse. Wash well and moisturize your skin after.
Since you're so young, I believe your skin should be able to clear up. Just be patient.
I wish you the best of luck.
I hope you find this answer helpful.
Have a beautiful day,
Take good care
Caroline-Morgane
http://www.naturepurity.com
http://blog.naturepurity.com
