Since 1920.
Black and White Ointment
Read use and safety informationShips within 1 to 2 business days after payment is confirmed. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Product details & pharmacist guidance
Some products are more than products. This is one of them.
A century of skin evenness in African American households. 1.75 oz.
Questions about suitability or interactions? Ask a pharmacist.Follow the label.
- Cleanse and dry the area completely before application
- Apply a thin layer to dark spots once or twice daily
- Use for 4 to 6 week treatment cycles. Do not use indefinitely.
- Use sunscreen during treatment. Sun exposure worsens hyperpigmentation.
- Patch test 24 hours before full application
Uses and precautions.
Common uses
- Dark spots from sun exposure, acne, or skin trauma
- Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone
- Post inflammatory discoloration from eczema or other skin conditions
Use with caution
- Use in defined cycles with breaks. Not continuous indefinite use.
- Always use sunscreen during treatment.
- Avoid use near eyes.
This product is new to the shop. Verified customer reviews will appear here as they come in. Have a question before then? Ask Dr. Mike.
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Why this still exists at Fairview.
Black and White Ointment has been in African American medicine cabinets since the 1920s. For over 100 years it has been the trusted solution for dark spots, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and uneven skin tone in communities where skin health is personal, cultural, and deeply meaningful.
It survived every beauty trend and dermatology breakthrough because it works, and because the women who used it told their daughters, who told their daughters, through a century of passed down wisdom that chain pharmacy never understood and never stocked.
Fairview keeps it because our community asks for it by name.
Black and White Ointment represents something important to many of the families I serve, a tradition of self care passed down for generations. From a clinical standpoint the formula is effective for what it is designed to do, fading hyperpigmentation and dark spots. The most important guidance: use it in defined treatment cycles, not indefinitely, and always use sunscreen. Sun exposure is what drives hyperpigmentation. If you are treating dark spots without sun protection, you are fighting uphill.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
Is this the original formula, or a modern reformulation?
This is the original formulation. Fairview sources every heritage product direct from the manufacturer to confirm authenticity. We do not stock relabeled or reformulated alternatives. If you have been using this product for decades, this is the same one you remember.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You will receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on kits and orders $50+.
What is your return policy?
Refunds are available within 30 days of delivery or pickup for unopened, nonprescription products with proof of purchase. Opened medications and supplements are individually reviewed by a pharmacist. Damaged, defective, or incorrect orders qualify for a refund or replacement.
Can I take this with my prescription medications?
Some heritage products, particularly the iron containing tonics and any product with alcohol, can interact with prescription medications. We strongly recommend a free pharmacist consultation before ordering if you take any prescription medication. Call or use the Ask the Pharmacist form on the site.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Heritage remedies vary in pregnancy safety. Topical products like Bag Balm and Bactine are generally considered safe. Iron tonics and any product containing alcohol require physician guidance during pregnancy. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation so we can review your specific product.
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