The ears of many a Sassy Dove Youtube channel viewer seem to have perked up upon the mention of dark spot correction and skin lightening in my video “Step Into the Light“. You wanna talk about it – so let’s talk about it.
The subject bears some interesting discussion due to skin lightening’s shadowy (har) history; the concept of all-over skin lightening is an outdated ritual with heavy ties to the whitewashing of cultural differences. Many of us still look into spot-treatment lightening for darker areas, freckles, sun spots, etc — but even localized treatments have long used skin bleaching and harsh ingredients like hydroquinone, forcing users to sacrifice safety, efficacy and attractiveness of results.
Fortunately, times have changed. (Hallelujah!) Watch my video and learn more about this product’s modern approach to dark spot correction (plus, watch me try to pronounce stuff):
(Remember, I’m a blonde by nature, so go easy on me.)
Curious? Pick up Cartouche Hydro Bright Gel here and try it for yourself. (Did you hear that part about how its active ingredient is FOUR TIMES as effective as hydroquinone – and safer?)
Have you ever tried to lighten a freckle, mole, or dark area? What did you use?
Thanks to Cartouche for providing product. All opinions are my own and since they’re mine, they’re right!
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Thank you for this! I am so sick of people telling me to embrace my freckles when all I want to do is get rid of them. I don't have the kind that are a cute little spurt here and there of freckles. I have the kind that coat your face and body. I want them to go away and it's annoying that everyone lately says "but that's who you are". Um no, I am not my freckles.
Sorry for ranting, but I'm excited to try this product to get rid of my serious freckle problem!
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