First of all, skin tone changes are a very normal phenomenon and are affected by a variety of factors, such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, and lifestyle habits. Don't feel pressured by friends' jokes, health is the most important thing. However, if you want to improve your skin tone, here are some scientific and healthy whitening suggestions： ### 1. **Sun protection is the key** -**Use sunscreen**: Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or more before going out every day, even on cloudy days or in winter. Ultraviolet light is the main cause of darkening skin tone. -**Physical sunscreen**: Wear a hat, sunglasses, and long-sleeved clothing to minimize direct sunlight. ### 2. **Adjust skin care habits** -**Gentle cleansing**: Use cleansing products suitable for your skin type to avoid damage to the skin barrier caused by excessive cleansing. -**Use whitening products**: Choose whitening skin care products that contain vitamin C, niacinamide, arbutin and other ingredients. These ingredients can help inhibit melanin production and brighten skin tone. -**Regular exfoliation**: Use gentle exfoliating products every week to help remove old waste keratin and promote skin renewal. ### 3. **Internal nourishing skin** -**Drink plenty of water**: Keep your body hydrated, which helps skin metabolism and detoxification. - **Balanced diet**: Consume more foods rich in vitamins C, E and antioxidants, such as citrus fruits, nuts, green leafy vegetables, etc. -**Avoid staying up late**: Adequate sleep helps skin repair and regeneration. ### 4. **Avoid bad habits** -**Quit smoking and alcohol**: Smoking and drinking can accelerate skin aging and cause dull skin tone. -**Reduce stress**: Long-term stress can affect hormonal balance, which in turn affects the state of the skin. ### 5. **Wait patiently** -Skin tone change is a gradual process, don't rush to achieve it. Rapid whitening methods may cause damage to the skin, such as the use of powerful chemicals or improper whitening products. ### 6. **Self-confidence is the most important** - Skin color does not define a person's value or professionalism. Healthy skin and a confident attitude are the most beautiful. If a friend's joke makes you feel uncomfortable, you can express your feelings honestly and let them know what you think. If changes in skin tone are accompanied by other symptoms of discomfort (such as itching, redness, etc.), it is recommended to consult a dermatologist to rule out potential health problems. Hope these suggestions will help you, and I wish you a speedy recovery of your ideal complexion while staying healthy and confident!