Part.2 Viral Skincare AD - Is This BS?

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The video addresses a popular and potentially misleading viral trend, offering expert advice from a 'Korean Pharmacist' to debunk it. It provides actionable skincare tips with specific product recommendations, appealing to viewers seeking solutions for hyperpigmentation.

Summary

A Korean pharmacist debunks the viral 7-day armpit whitening challenge, explaining that dark armpits are caused by friction and require longer treatment. She recommends laser hair removal, glycolic acid/urea for exfoliation, and Celimax Retinal shot for cell turnover, suggesting azelaic acid as an alternative if retinal is too irritating.

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1Debunking the 7-day whitening challenge
2Explaining the cause of dark armpits (friction)
3Recommending laser hair removal
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Viral Skincare - Is This BS? (from a Korean Pharmacist) Part.2 Try this instead, 1. stop the friction 2. AHA / Urea @medicube global @The Ordinary 3. Celimax Retinal shot @celimax.global #arencia #vitaminc #koreanskincare #mythbusters #hyperpigmentation

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Part.2 Viral Skincare AD - Is This BS? (from a Korean Pharmacist) day 2 day 3 day 5 day 6 day 7 Now that 7 day whitening challenge? that is so overhyped dark spot needs at least 4 weeks not 7 days also vitamin C? that's not gonna make you that clear armpit here is the tea dark armpits are actually caused by friction you need to fix the root cause to see real result first ditch the razor 1. Laser Hair Removal satisfying laser hair removal up close switch to laser hair remover to minimize that constant friction 2. Glycolic Acid / Urea second prep with glycolic acid or urea this gets rid of thick dead cells that are literally packed with melanin allowing active ingredients to actually penetrate and work 3. Retinal last use the Celimax retinal shot forget vitamin C Retinol is way more effective as speeding up cell turnover filling your skin with fresh glowing cells from within but if you find retinal too irritating azelaic acid can be alternative remember it realistically takes 4 weeks to 8 weeks not 7 days stop falling for fake and trust this unnie see ya

Transcript

Oh Oh Oh No that 7 day whitening challenge? that is so overhyped dark spot needs at least 4 weeks not 7 days also vitamin C? that's not gonna make you that clear armpit here is the tea dark armpits are actually caused by friction you need to fix the root cause to see real result first ditch the razor switch to laser hair remover to minimize that constant friction second prep with glycolic acid or urea this gets rid of thick dead cells that are literally packed with melanin allowing active ingredients to actually penetrate and work last use the Celimax retinal shot forget vitamin C Retinol is way more effective as speeding up cell turnover filling your skin with fresh glowing cells from within but if you find retinal too irritating azelaic acid can be alternative remember it realistically takes 4 weeks to 8 weeks not 7 days stop falling for fake and trust this unnie see ya