What is the best Product and way for whitening Brown skin
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Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:03 am

Hi everybody !! wave

I was just wondering what products some people use out there to whiten there skin ? Question

My skin colour is brown and i will like to reduce the melanin by 50%
and to have it more soft

I would like to invite people to talk and find out there product that they are using and have any good effect till now .
Please let us talk about it and find it together which can help us all to achive the best for our skin..

Is there any product which can be for whitener or brightener
Smoking makes my lips look brown
and most of the time am in restaurants wehre there are lots of smokers
what will be ideal for me to take care of my skin and

Should i use exfolient for my lips to remove make it soft and to reduce the nicotine from .?
Bad Grin

please let us know

thank

Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:34 pm

I've been using Bodybleach by Rare Extracts which works better than a lot of other products I've used in the past.

free skin care · Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:24 pm

Ouch! Spending a lot of time in places where there is lots of smoke! That definitely will hurt skin (and lungs). Use an antioxidant (internally and externally) to help your body neutralize the free radicals that form when you are exposed to these irritants. Oxidation occurs when your skin is exposed to smoke - The result is premature aging due to breakdown of your collagen layer. Vtiamins C, E, and coQ10 have been shown to be effective antioxidants. C has the added plus of brightening the skin and helping to fade off hyperpigmentation. I don't it will reduce your melanin production by half but at least it would protect your skin from damage that will be caused by the smoke (as well as UV light and pollution, stress, etc.) I use C+ Firming Serum from CellularSkinRx.com. But there are many good C products out there. Just make sure you find a stable, l-ascorbic acid, low ph product packaged in an amber glass bottle or an airless pump bottle.

Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:44 am

I'm with Betterat40 on the vit C serum front. It would be good for your skin, especially given the smoky environment. It's the right thing to do for your skin but it's not going to give you 50% lighter skin.

I'm not sure about what products would reduce your melanin by 50%. Frankly, this should be doable if at some earlier stage in your life your skin was 50% lighter and it has darkened due to sun exposure. If you are wanting to go 50% lighter than the skin color you were born with then I don't think there is any non-harsh product that would do that for you. Just my 2 cents.

Mabsy

Sun Jun 20, 2004 6:30 am

Thank to evryone ...

I have to ask
is it good to take lemmon (Citron-Lime)juice
evryday and even to put it in the skin.
as vitamin C. Shock

And what are the best way to get your skin and lips soft..
I will try to have the Q10 and the vitamins
an will let u all know how its works .

Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:27 am

The best way to keep your skin and lips soft is to exfoliate and then moisturise. You might also try dry body brushing as well.

I do every so often drink warm water with lemon juice. I have read somewhere that it is good for the skin. I don't think putting lemon juice on the skin would achieve much though (apart from drying it out). It needs to be a stable and absorbable form of vitamin C. Betterat40 is the Vit C pro around here, I'm sure she'll be able to explain this better.

Mabsy

free skin care · Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:50 am

Make sure that you are using sunscreen everyday to prevent further darkening. Otherwise you will be fighting a losing battle and throwing money down the drain.

Liz

Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:02 am

Am happy to have all this responce.
Thank
I hope that Betterat40 can help me for the Vit C. Razz

Well please how many times u need to put suncream on your face .should I use it every two Hours or twice a day ..
and If u are working indoor Do u need the
suncream?
And which factor will be the best,
"20 40 50 or 60" IS more stronger one ?

Thank Idea

free skin care · Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:49 am

Yes, you do need sunscreen even if you are working indoors. In your lifetime, you actually get more sun exposure from everyday things like going to and from your car and driving than you do from occasional trips to the beach and yard work.

Once a day application should be sufficiant. I personally use spf 30, but I am very fair. You might find that spf 15 works well for you. I use Shiseido, but any brand that has adequate uva/uva protection and works well with your skin will do.

Liz

Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:48 am

I alternate between SPF15 and SPF30 nowadays (though I do have some SPF50 in my stash as well and I think even SPF100 Rolling Eyes

). I don't spend much time in the sun on a typical day so I only apply once in the morning. If I decide to have an outdoor lunch then I will (most times) dab on some more (I burn easily). If you do get out in the sun much then you would need to reapply.

Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:58 am

That is good to have SPF 100.. Very Happy

I have never been using Spf 100 till now ..always been with
SPF 20. Confused

will u like to tell me which trade mark is good
Here in Austria I will not even Get it so i need to order On line .please tell me one trade mark . Idea

Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:00 am

Well, while I do have the SPF50 and 100 (or thereabouts) I have only used them once or twice. This is mainly because such high protection is not necessary on a normal day. I do believe that skin does need SOME sun! The SPF30 that I am using is the Skinceuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF30. The SPF50+ is made by Shiseido and is called Anessa Neo. I'm actually not sure what the SPF is of my other sunblock. It says SPF50+ meaning it's over SPF 50. It's called Sun Proguard UV 112 - so I think the 112 is the SPF (at least that's what I've been told but I'm not sure if that's right). This feels like deja vu! I remember making the same mistake on here before and then correct myself Confused

The UV 112 always confuses me! Anyways, that particular one is by Kanebo. Both the Kanebo and Anessa sunblocks have only been released to asian markets.

Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:41 am

please

what about Using whitenning pills .
Is it recomanded to have pills for a quicker Results and what about "Intense Pulse Light" (IPL)...
Question

thank

Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:24 am

I've never tried them nor have I read anything about them. My personal preference would be stay away from ingesting anything that says it will whiten my skin. But that's just my preference.

Mabsy

free skin care · Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:51 pm

Hi,bootsector,
Sorry for no reply for so long...I just read the entire thread....let me know what you want to know about C serum and I'll be happy to help. I have used C in conjunction with Retin-A to get rid of hyperpigmentation that I had along my jawline. I had tried hydroquinone and Retin-A and other drugtore lightening products but none worked. The C did the trick though. In addition, it has made my skin have a brightness and a firm, clear look that it did not have before. I highly recommend adding a C serum to any skin regimen. C protects your skin from free radial damage caused by your skin's exposure to UV light, pollution and cigarette smoke. It is also necessary for collagen synthesis and helps to repair your skin's collagen layer. There are many good C products on the market. Here's what to look for in a good product: Stable l-ascorbic acid preferably in a glycol solution, concentration at least 10%. There are other forms of C (C-esters, MAG, magnesium ascorbyl phospate, etc.) These are not as effective as l-ascorbic acid because they must first be converted into l-ascorbic acid for your skin to absorb them. This conversion process can really reduce the effectiveness of these C forms. I use C+Firming Serum from CellularSkinRx.com. It's an online company but I think LoopyLori and Guapagirl have had orders delivered to the UK.
Hope this helps and good luck!

Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:42 pm

sunnyside,
does this product work?
what part of the body are you using it on?im thinking about ordering it...its not too pricey...but i need something for my underarms nape and neck....how soon did you see results?any side effects?

Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:18 am

HI Betterat40
Thanks

I will try it and let u know how its working with me ..

I am taking extract of grape seeds ..do u think that can also help me the same as the C+Firming Serum..
thank lots

Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:13 am

dgz3120 wrote:

sunnyside,
does this product work?
what part of the body are you using it on?im thinking about ordering it...its not too pricey...but i need something for my underarms nape and neck....how soon did you see results?any side effects?

Hi there! I've also been trying to whiten my underarm. I ve tried Godiva underarm deodorant with licorice but I didn't really notice much change. Then I tried this local product that we have called maxipeel. Its a hydroquinone/tretinoin combination which is really for the face--just wanted to see if that would work. Well bad idea. A few days after applying, it started to peel and really hurt (like there were sores). So stopped that.

What i've been trying recently that seems to be working is this cream called skinwhite. Its a whitening underarm night cream. I threw away the box so am not sure whats main ingredient but i really think its lightening my underarm skin.

Another thing I've notice is when i stopped shaving my armpit hair and switched to waxing, the area was less dark.

hope that helps! Laughing

Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:02 pm

The correct term is called "lighter skin"
I doubt you can get you skin 50% lighter without causing some kind of skin damage however if you start with a shade lighter and work your way down to see how much lighter your skin can get without causing damage or trauma to your skin would be a start.
If you check out my profile and review all my post (they are all about lightening skin) you will find the product and procedure(it is quite lenghtly). Idea

Sun Jul 04, 2004 2:21 am

Hello Stately, Rolling Eyes

Thank lots that what i have been searching for I would like that u can mail me or even write me in Icq if only u like just to keep friendship and that we can share more ideas about ...
My Icq No:is 122-802-962...
thank lots

Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:16 am

Btw, you can add your ICQ number to your EDS profile and it will automatically show up with the ICQ icon down the bottom of your message Idea

Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:36 am

Thank Mabsy..
I have been activating my Icq No:in my profile
(122-802-962).
I have got more Question about the lips have u got any idea about the lips as i like to smoke
my lips are getting Brown what should i do for please Rolling Eyes

thank once more

Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:04 am

Stop smoking Smile

Sorry, had to be said. Even if you actively try to prevent them they will keep coming back until you stop. But you could try using (gently) Dermalogica Microfoliant on them and then moisturising REALLY well. I've also read that applying lemon might help, again this will be drying and you need to really moisturise your lips.

Mabsy

Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:39 am

Mabsy Thank ..
I will try not to smoke
and will do as u have been asking .
Just want to get the result,
Taking about Lemon I think that its also good to use in the Skin as Vit C together with egg white or honey..I have been reading about it.
since few weeks I have been trying it and found that my skin is getting Smother..
Have someone and comment about using Lemmon Juice Directly in the Face.. Idea

Thank ..

Tue Jul 13, 2004 9:53 am

hi Does someone knows someting better
for Bleaching our Skin ..??
thank .. Confused

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