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Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:17 pm  |
hey guys some of you may know i have suffering from hyperpigmentation which is taking over my life as im very self concsious
so i having read the site and picked up my tips and a bit of my own knowledge here are the products i will be using some i already had some and some are new all these products are my last chance before i go to a dematologist for laser treatment
FACE DIARY
-skin culture peel 4000
-Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength Treatment (once or twice a week)
-Juice Beauty Green Apple Antioxidant Serum
-lumedia facial brightener (hydro free)
-Ella Bache skin lightening cream gel
-Ella Bache professional skin lightening mask (5 week programme)
-Super oxygenating booster (bliss spa)
-SuperStars - Super Shield Skin Saver SPF 30
BODY DISCOLOURATION
-Makeup Artist Choice TCA PEEL 30% and a latic acid 65%
- Obagi-C System Clarifying Serum 4% HYDRO 10% vitamin c
-Lumedia Age Spots (when i used this alone i found it helped but i got slack and stopped using it so after i peel im hoping it will have a better effect)
-Alpha Aurbutin Serum
-Ella Bache Intensive Clearing serum
-Euoko body white gel ( may use on the face and neck as well as on the body)
i am also going to get the mama lotion i have seen a serum that has a higher percentage so i may try that madelic acid i have read doesnt have alot of the irrating side effects like glycolic
I be taking pictures of the effected areas and will post pictures of my weekly progress
WISH ME LUCK!
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Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:25 pm |
Thanks for this londongirl. I have a friend who, after chemotherapy, developed this condition. I will pass all this onto her. (You are not alone)  |
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Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:49 pm |
thanks julie hyperpigmentation AWFUL i havent worn sleevless EVER in the summer or wore shorts as im to self concious about my skin im 25 and it needs to stop for once i would like to actually feel the sun aganist my skin rather than sweating!
im going to get the MaMa Lotion and add it to my body routine as i have heard its quite strong
before i only tried one ingredient like glycolic i never really layered different ingredients so now i will and if this doesnt work then off to the dermatologist for laser |
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:15 pm |
well today i started my skin culture peel 4000 i forgot how small those pots were im sure they have started to put even less product in there as the pots arent even filled to the top 
the burning isnt anywhere near as intense as a tca peel is more of a deep heat burn if that makes sense
i cant wait to see some new fresh skin underneath coming through |
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:41 pm |
| I'm assuming you'll also be using the highest protective sunscreen you can find too. Especially with all the peels and acids you're using, you need to be absolutely super-careful about using sunscreen all day and every day, or you can lose in a day what you've taken weeks to gain. (I know, I made that mistake once...) |
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:05 pm |
on my list you will see i have put spf 30 i am black and that one is the only one that doesnt leave my skin with a white tint if there is a higher one that you know of that doenst leave white tint feel freel to pass on the info
and the main areas i am trying to even/lighten are not on my face they are on the body |
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:35 pm |
| Good question, londongirl--unfortunately I am white and on the pale side at that, so I'm not as aware of what causes a white cast. The reason I mention this issue is that I don't know about the UVA protection of the sunscreen you've chosen, and it's the UVA that matters in hyperpigmentation treatment. Because you are using such strong actives on your face, there's a risk of creating new hyperpigmentation there. Perhaps a new message specifically asking about high PPD sunscreens that don't have a white cast on this forum might help--I suspect somebody out there knows. |
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:41 pm |
| I use Banana Boat sunblock for kids and that doesn't leave any residue white tint on my skin |
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Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:21 pm |
the face cream im using does have uva and uvb protection
MAHARANI - what one are you using the spf 50? |
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Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:09 pm |
i am so happy my skin has been lightened by a two shades
how i know this because for one it looks lighter and i thought perhaps it was my mind playing tricks on me but i used my becca foundation and and put a stripe of colour down my cheek and there is a clear line where the foundation is its really obvious so much so i think i will have to use that foundation as i contour for the cheeks
only downside now my already darker shade neck to me stands out even more! Shock
my peeled skin looks bright and luminous but not ''bleached'' looking |
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:14 am |
| londongirl wrote: |
the face cream im using does have uva and uvb protection
MAHARANI - what one are you using the spf 50? |
Yes it is the spf 50 with uva and uvb protection |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:18 am |
| Thanks for the updates! |
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Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:22 am |
quick update the hydro from obagi with the vitamin c has worked wonders on my skin i layer it with the retin a gel i bough i belive its in 1% and my skin where i done a BAD tca peel is 50% lighter since i last was on and i havent even been using is as often as i should i am soooo happy that i am actually seeing a improvement that is there and not in my mind
by the summer im sure all my pigmentation will have gone in those treated areas SO FAR THUMBS UP ALL ROUND
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Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:37 am |
| That's great news, londongirl! It's so gratifying to find products that really do make a difference. Keep us posted! |
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Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:15 am |
thank you i am very surprised to be honest at how well the obagi has impoved my skin with the tca it made the darker area rougher in texure as well no amount of scubs would fix it but the retin a and the hydro my skin is now really smooth
thankfully the area is on my body where i will not be getting any sun on it so im not worried about repigmenting due to that |
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:05 pm |
ok guys quick update the pigmentation on both my lower legs has gone 100%
i still have the pigmentation on my tummy but now its got to the point where the two skin colours its not so obvious anymore
i want to try a jessner peel as i dont want to use another tca peel it doesnt seem to agree with me anyone used it before? |
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Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:50 pm |
| londongirl wrote: |
ok guys quick update the pigmentation on both my lower legs has gone 100%
i still have the pigmentation on my tummy but now its got to the point where the two skin colours its not so obvious anymore
i want to try a jessner peel as i dont want to use another tca peel it doesnt seem to agree with me anyone used it before? |
Londongirl,
I found a site that sells Jessner peels, and their main ingredients are resorcinol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid. I've never done a Jessner peel myself. They do recommend that if you are dark skinned that you use a bleaching cream prior to the peel so you won't hyperpigment. And, if you are using retinols, they recommend that you stop using them before undergoing the peel (at least five days before).I just did a salicylic acid peel and I'm going to do a lactic one tomorrow. Since using mandelic acid and vitamin c, my spots are fading slowly.I wish you the best with your routine too. I know how you feel. I've been trying to get rid of these spots for years. I'm glad that you are making progress! |
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