does mustard oil darken skin - #24259
I am dealing with this concern and feeling kinda confused. About a month ago, I started using mustard oil on my skin as a natural moisturizer because I heard it was good for dry skin. At first, it felt nice, but I’ve been noticing that my skin is looking a bit darker lately. I can’t help but wonder, does mustard oil darken skin or something? Maybe I’m overthinking it, but I thought it was supposed to be good for you, not make me look darker! I even read some mixed reviews, and I’m not sure if it’s the oil or maybe the sun exposure. Like, am I just not using enough sunscreen? I usually apply it before bed, but could that be affecting my skin tone? Also, I sometimes use it on my hair, and I’ve noticed my scalp feels oily, obviously, but does that also translate to darker skin on my face? Any thoughts on this would really help, because right now I’m just a bit worried about what’s going on with my skin!
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