Common Problem: Dark Skin Above Lip

Originally published as Common Problem: Dark Skin Above Lip from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

The upper lip area—for a lot of women—is a touchy area. It’s meant to be hair-free, smooth, and even in color. Unfortunately, TONS of women experience darkened skin above their lips, and for a lot of them it’s really embarrassing.

This skin darkening (hyperpigmentation) is the result of exposure to the sun mixed with fluctuating hormones. It is sometimes exacerbated by birth control pills or pregnancy.

I’ll be honest—I use a higher SPF in this area than on the rest of my face. In fact, I use the Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 17 on my face, and the Oil Free 30 very specifically on the area that tends to darken.

Mainly, though, I managed to fade my hyperpigmentation with Vitamin C Serum. In fact, it was much worse in my 20s than it is now (I’m 35) because I’ve been using the serum for a few years now. I don’t even use concealer for this problem anymore. If you’re experiencing dark skin above the lip, it’s definitely worth taking a closer at this serum, if you haven’t already.

Originally published as Common Problem: Dark Skin Above Lip from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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Do You Want SAMPLES?

Originally published as Do You Want SAMPLES? from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

We really want you to try Mario Badescu Skin Care! If you’re interested, here’s how to get samples:

First, take our online skin analysis, which will create a customized skin care regimen for you. We’ll send you samples of this regimen.* We’ll even include a guide to show you how to use your new regimen.

Of course, you can also get free samples with every purchase. You get to choose up to 3 samples when placing any order of any size.

Enjoy!

*Offer valid in the USA. One sample pack per user. 

 

Originally published as Do You Want SAMPLES? from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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Some Of Our FAVORITE Skin Care Ingredients

Originally published as Some Of Our FAVORITE Skin Care Ingredients from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

From Coconut Oil to Ginseng, it’s pretty interesting to see what’s in your skin care. After all, don’t you want to know what you’re putting on your skin?

Check out these skin care ingredients:

Vitamin C to fade acne marks and age spots

Peptides encourage collagen synthesis

Coconut Oil for even more hydration

Kojic Acid, which eliminates hyperpigmentation

Vitamins A and E work to exfoliate and protect skin from free radicals

Kaolin soaks up excess oil and decongests pores

Ginseng energizes your skin

Cucumber soothes and calms

Caviar accelerates the production of collagen

Papaya enzymes promote smoother, more glow-y skin

Collagen supports skin’s firmness and elasticity

Oatmeal soothes the skin

Cocoa Butter for super-hydration

Originally published as Some Of Our FAVORITE Skin Care Ingredients from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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7 Tips From An Aesthetician

Originally published as 7 Tips From An Aesthetician from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Avoid quick fixes. French ladies are known for thinking of beauty as a daily thing; they don’t wait for problems to crop up and then fix them with expensive procedures. Instead, they focus on daily maintenance and prevention.

However, you should use fast-acting ACNE solutions. The more you speed the healing of acne breakouts, the less likely you are to experience acne marks and scars. The Drying Lotion should be your best friend.

Use a regular skin care routine. Going willy-nilly with products and not having a set routine can lead to disaster. Maybe you’re exfoliating too often, and now your skin looks too red. Or possibly you’re using too many products with the same (powerful) active ingredient. Put together a routine (with the help of an aesthetician or other beauty expert) and stick to it.

Bonus: When you have a regular skin care routine, it’s easy to make tweaks here and there and really see what makes a difference in your skin.

Stop tugging at the skin around your eyes. We know it can be hard to remove makeup sometimes, especially waterproof versions. Never try to wash makeup off with your usual facial cleanser. Makeup remover exists for a reason! Mainly because the eyes have the thinnest, driest skin around them, and it’s usually the first to show signs of aging.

Make a solemn vow never to pick, pop, or scratch at your skin—ever again.Doing so tends to make acne worse in the long run and might causing scarring.

Take the sun—and its dangers—seriously. I wish I could wear a full-size Little House On The Prairie-style bonnet to protect my skin from the sun at all times. The sun causes rapidly accelerated aging and could potentially lead to more serious skin conditions (like cancer). Load up on broad spectrum sun protection and put on a hat.

Clean your dirty makeup brushes. Do this, like, all the time, especially if you ever have acne breakouts.

 

Originally published as 7 Tips From An Aesthetician from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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