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Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:10 pm  |
Hi all,
I just read some of your posts and I think that it is a great forum for people who are taking care of their skin.
So, I do have a skin problem and I keep buying skin products but without results and I was thinking that maybe someone on this forum can help me.In the last 10 years I have dark spots on my face, on my upper lip, on my forehad and on under my eyes.I did everything, I used for years one gel from Neostrata who has 4% glycolic acid but even the spots are lighter, they were not removed.I found out that the glycolic acid made may face more dry so for two weeks I use cellular cream from Swissline and for my eyes,cellcosmet cream.For sure I will buy next time cellcosmet for may face too, but I don't know what to do about my brown spots.I haver to use foundation every day, but even with that I can see the brown spots.So, if anyone can help me, please do so. |
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Mabsy
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Mon Feb 09, 2004 6:05 am |
Hi Doinita,
Welcome to the forum! 
Have you thought about trying SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel? It's supposed to be a gentle way of fading brown spots. I have not used it myself (yet) but I've heard good reviews about it. If you use the search function above and search through the old product reviews I'm sure you'll come across a few. That way you can see how it worked for other people (or if).
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Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:17 am |
| Hi Masby and thanks for your reply.I couldn't find any post about the SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel and I found instead about melasma which can be treated with MSN.Does anybody know how I can buy this product?And, another question, why the products from Asia seems to be better than the products from Europe or North America.Any input will help me alot. |
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Sun Feb 15, 2004 9:31 pm |
| I have been taking MSM for about 2 months now and I feel my skin becomes brighter. You may want to look for it at local pharmacy. Let me know if you still cannot find it. Good luck ! |
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Mabsy
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Sun Feb 15, 2004 9:36 pm |
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Originally posted by doinita
Hi Masby and thanks for your reply.I couldn't find any post about the SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel |
Ooops! Sorry Doinita! I meant to say the Skinceuticals Phyto+. Sorry *blushes*
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Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:02 am |
Hello Doinita,
You''ll get lots of help on this forum don't worry, there are always solutions to fix skin woes so feel free to ask !
Just wondering are you also using a good protective sunscreen or sunblock in your skin care regime ? You're using really good products but it's important to have a 'protector' product too especially if you're exposing yourself to the sun quite a bit.
I've learnt that brown spots or melasma is quite common for women aged between 20 - 40 years and they occur on the forehead, cheeks and upper lips. In the summer, these brown spots become more visible due to sun exposure and it's recommended that you use a very high SPF sunblock or sunscreen to protect and prevent the spots from progressing. Even in winter, UV rays can be reflected off the snow and can do just about the same amount of damage !!
Melasma seems to be more common in people with darker skins, and it occurs frequently to women during pregnancy. That's why it's often dubbed the 'mask of pregnancy'. It is also known to be a side effect of taking the contraceptive pill. I think that's why I have had a few freckle-like spots crop up in the last year or so. 
Also the use of deodorant soaps, scented toiletries, and various cosmetics can also cause melasma. This happens when UV radiation is absorbed by the chemical substance (perfume, cologne and other types of fragrance) on the skin and is this is called a phototoxic reaction. It is not surprising that there is such a growing market for whitening and bleaching products, AHAs, chemical peels and laser resurfacing.
So it's really important to start at basics first with a good sunblock... If you don't have one yet, I really recommend Skinceuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF30. It's a big skin umbrella to me, a real saviour.
If you cover up with a foundation, there are those which have an SPF in them, such as Clarins Extra Firming Foundation SPF10 or Bobby Brown Moisture Rich SPF15. At the moment, I'm looking into loose mineral foundations as they are known to offer great coverage and also have a natural sunscreen built into the product !
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Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:05 am |
Hi again Doinita !
I remembered rewiews about the Skinceuticals Phyto + serum being an effective product in breaking up melanin deposits.... I don't know if you have used the Skinceuticals systems before but according to a lot of the members on this forum they are an exceptional range if you're looking for a results-based product. The Phyto + serum on it's own is $CAD77.00 but I just saw that it's sold in a kit called the Skinceutical 'Maintain' kit for $CAD235.00. For five concentrated full sized products that's excellent value. 
My mum has melasma also due to pregnancy and sun exposure over the years and I was thinking of ordering this kit for her so I thought I would point that out as you were wondering about treatment products for melasma also !
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Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:10 pm |
| Hi Summertimegirl and thanks for sharing with me some of your knowledge.I used cream with sun SPF 15 or 30, I use make up and now I stop using creams or make-up with sun protection because i want my face to have a break.It seems I have to buy my make up with sunscreen.On this forum I read that if you wear make up, even it is not with SPF, your skin will be protected against UV.I never used skinceuticals products and I will try to see how it works.Also, I read about triluma, a cream from US, which has good results with melasma but I can not find it in Canada.So, I don't know yet what I am going to do, but I am sick of my brown spots.Thanks again |
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