Upper lip skin discoloration

[AntsontheApple]

Hi all,

I'm 30 years old and have quite prominent discoloration on my upper lip. I've had it for a few years now, not due to pregnancy. I've never done anything to treat it or lighten skin. Just wondered if anyone has tried anything that worked for them?

[Mrsmorton]

Are you on the pill? Do you use SPF every day?

[AntsontheApple]

Not on any type of pill. I use bare minerals which has spf in it but I'm thinking I need to use a proper spf. Was thinking somesomething like city block.

[Mrsmorton]

I get a really annoying fucking moustache on my top lip unless I use SPF 25 EVERY. FUCKING. DAY. ALL FUCKING YEAR.

so, maybe that's you! thanks mum for telling me

[Mrsmorton]

Sorry, I mean, maybe that doesn't help. I'm Mediterranean skin tone? Anyway. Yea. Factor 25c, soap and glory moisturiser every day. Or I'm poirot.

[Mabelface]

I use factor 50 on my face when it's sunny or I get the same plus on my forehead also.

[AntsontheApple]

Definitely my first stop then! I'll get some tomorrow. Did you find it faded using spf? Any recommendations? Thanks!

[Mrsmorton]

Yes SPF made a huge difference but it's definitely every day. If you do lip balm get spf that too.

[LettuceLaughton]

SPF will certainly help.

Are you maybe bleaching your 'tash? That can cause dark discoloration too.

[violetbunny]

It sounds like melasma, I had the same thing. You must be vigilant in protecting your face from sun as this worsens it. That means SPF 30 daily plus a hat if going out in the sun. Laser pigmentation removal helped get rid of mine. A strong (25%) vitamin c product and /or hydroquinone will also help.

[AntsontheApple]

No bleaching. Thanks everyone. Will get trying!

[ImNameyChangey]

I have some discoloration and I am having laser treatment. Maybe look into that.

[MillyMollyMandy78]

I get this too - im so self conscious of mine