Mask of Pregnancy - Anyone else still got it?

Huahine

I developed a dark swath across my forehead during pregnancy.  I thought it would go away post-partum, but the sun brings it out. 

The kicker is, now I seem to have a stash tattoo.  My upper lip is dark.  I tried waxing it, but now it is smooth and still dark.  oy. I love summer, but this is enough to make me look forward to cloudy and short days. 

Anyone else still have theirs?   Any successful treatments?

DataJane

I actually had problems with this pre-preg from my BC and there are lightening creams you can buy at the drugstore that work pretty well. I think they have some nasty chemicals in them so the very best thing you can do is keep your face out of the sun as much as possible and slather up with a really good sunblock - look for ones with Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide.

 I used the cream for a while to get rid of the dark patches and then have been really careful not to re-expose myself.  Good luck!

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Huahine

MrsMooney:

I didn't get this but my big sister did. Her daughter is 10 now and she sill gets it a bit in he summer. Her upper lip is the worst area and she applies and reapplies sunblock like its her job. 

This made me laugh out loud.  However, the bit about her still getting it 10 years post partum makes me want to cry.  

Huahine

Jane - Thanks for the advice.  I think I will avoid the bleaches and lighteners until I'm done BFing and procreating.  I use a tinted spf 15 as my foundation every day and wear hats when I'm outside, but apparently that isn't enough.  I just ordered a clear zinc stick for LO, but I might have to appropriate it for myself.