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What Causes Difference In Skin Color Of Face And Body?

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My 8 months old girl baby face looks fair but body looks very darker.. I am using tedibar soap and vaseline baby petroleum jelly. Please tell me which soap,lotion,massaging oil i can use to increase her skin complexion and also is that possible to make her fair by feeding fruits.. Thx XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Don't use different/multiple solutions

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Infant's skin is very delicate and one should not use a variety of solution for them.
Was your baby fairer earlier and is getting darker?
If it is then it may be due to Vit B12 deficiency in which skin gets darker.
Otherwise I would suggest you to continue the vaseline petrolium jelly as it prevents the skin to get dry.
Many whitening cream contains retinoic acid/steroid which make the skin fairer temporarily but they are harmful.
So I would suggest you to apply Kojivit or Clearz plus as these do not have harmful effects and can be used safely.Finally do not worry much about the complexion and if still you have any doubt consult your pediatrician.
Regards
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What Causes Difference In Skin Color Of Face And Body?

Brief Answer: Don't use different/multiple solutions Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Infant's skin is very delicate and one should not use a variety of solution for them. Was your baby fairer earlier and is getting darker? If it is then it may be due to Vit B12 deficiency in which skin gets darker. Otherwise I would suggest you to continue the vaseline petrolium jelly as it prevents the skin to get dry. Many whitening cream contains retinoic acid/steroid which make the skin fairer temporarily but they are harmful. So I would suggest you to apply Kojivit or Clearz plus as these do not have harmful effects and can be used safely.Finally do not worry much about the complexion and if still you have any doubt consult your pediatrician. Regards