At the risk of sounding like a commercial … do you suffer from hyperpigmentation (dark spots & discoloration) like I do? I’ve dealt with this all my life, however it seems like in recent years I’m getting it more (due to age), noticing it more or just lighter because I living in Missouri and not the Virgin Islands so the spots show up more. Either way, nine times out of 10 I will get a dark mark on my face after I have a blemish or an ingrown hair. That said, a few months ago I decided to go old school and try vitamin E oil on a specific dark spot to see if it really works to fade them like momma used to say. I’ve been meaning to do this post for months now but the short answer is YEP, it worked for me!
This is what I used:
Home Health Vitamin E Oil purchased on Amazon.com
Like I mentioned, I only used it on 1 spot as a trial because it would be easier to see if it really worked, and it did! Here I was in September:
and here I am yesterday!
I used the oil once a day directly on the spot. I applied a dab with clean fingers every AM before leaving the house and rubbed it in. It took about a month before I noticed it had faded. By the end of two months it was gone completely. Since, I’ve been using it on other marks around my face and I see a marked difference. My only issue is I wish the applicator was more convenient (like a roll on or a dropper). I really should’ve done this post a month ago but better late than never *shrug*. I’ve since been using it on other spots that crop up with much success!
Have you ever tried Vitamin E Oil to help fade hyperpigmentation? Did it work for you? Do tell.
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My mom has said the same thing, too. Vitamin E and pure cocoa butter stick for fading scars. I’ve used that yellow cocoa butter stick (with vitamin E, now that I think about it, hmmmm), on my many scars for years with success.
Thanks for doing this little experiment, chica.
Momma knows best. I have the yellow cocoa butter stick right here!
Whoa – I need to get me some. Thanks Ini!
Let me know if it works for you
Hi Ini, I have a couple questions.
1) How do you apply this before moisturizer? Sun screen?
2) Tend Skin, Im using it but in in growns are getting worse. Again, how/when do you apply?
Hi,
1. I apply this 1st underneath any other products, directly onto the spot
2. Really, the Tend Skin isn’t working for you? You have to use it the first few days immediately after removing the hair. I apply that before product as well. If I have to do Tend Skin and Vitamin E oil I’d do them in that order, letting the TS dry a bit, then rubbing the VE oil in with a clean finger.
Hope that helps.
Is that pure Vit E oil or is it mixed with a carrier oil? I used a Vitamin E oil mixed with Safflower oil once; it faded my spots but then I had an allergic reaction to the safflower. Womp.
Not sure if it’s pure, not sure what “pure” really is or how to tell.
I just did a 5 sec praise dance on this post — whew!
I was just thinking about my face yesterday and BOOYAH you have offered something that may work for me.
Yippee!
Glad to help
Oh WOW!!! I must try this. Adult acne scars:(
I hope it works for you.
Thanks for this post. I have the same problem and am afraid to use any of those fading creams. My daughter on the other hand has the exact opposite issue…she experiences hypopigmentation…the color comes back eventually but it take awhile.
I’ve never seen hypopigmentation. Wow.
My daughter has hypopigmentation, too! Whenever she gets a rash or a scar she loses color. I thought she was the only one!
That is so interesting! Thanks for sharing.
I am definitely going to try this. I bought a dark spot fading cream ($50) and this is a much cheaper option. Hopefully I see results like yours!
I hope this works for you.
I just ordered some of this thanks to you! I’m hoping it’ll give me great results too. I wonder if it’ll help my keloid scar on my shoulder..I’d be happy with it just lightened but if it can go all the way away for good, lovely!
Let me know if it works for you.
This sounds great! Has the rest of your marks faded?
So far it has continued to work well for me.
Have u ever tried or heard of someone getting the same positive results using the Vit E capsules? I recently bought some when a friend recommended poking holes in the capsules. Haven’t tried them yet but wondering if the result would be the same.
I have not clue, but if there is Vitamin E inside it’s worth a try.