Daggett and Ramsdell DISASTER

BrownDeceit · Nov 4, 2009, 11:05 AM

I just wanted to let you guys know that I've started trying this soap. And I am so MAD. It's doing nothing but reversing my lightening. I used it last year and I can't remember why I stopped. Now I do. It says it's natural. So why is it drying my skin out, making it red, dry, crackly and DARKER. Like parts of my skin are peeling off and revealing lighter skin. But all in all. I'm not happy. UGH. I'm going to have to literally spend like 10 hours in 55H+ in order to get back to the color I want. I'm so mad.

BrownDeceit · Nov 5, 2009, 06:21 PM

Is your trainer black? Do you think he knows about skin lightening? A lot of African Americans don't even know about it yet or are just finding out because of Tyra's big mouth! But if he's an islander or an African then he knows about skin lightening and I would be a little worried about him finding out. And omg. Are you training in the sun?!

Golden_Girl · Nov 5, 2009, 06:33 PM

yeah, he is a lightskin black american and he is somewhat afrocentric too...although I noticed he is very attracted to lightskin girls, so part of me doesnt care and another part is like idk I hope he doesnt try calling me out. Last month though he was saying how much Michael Jackson let him down b/c he bleached to look whiter. I explained he had vitiligo.

because he already made it known to me that areas of my face are lighter than the other areas, I just said it was because I'm exfoliating my skin to get rid of acne, but I barely have acne only 2 or 3). No I dont train in the sun...yet. Its all indoors at the gym. It may reach to a point sooner or later that we will be training outside, so I'm oing to push for very early morning or after sunset.

But, anyways, I was thinking if he sooner or later begins to ask why my face is light, I may just keep saying I'm exfoliating to keep acne a way, idk. I rather keep it professional and him not question or start giving me funny looks later on.

BrownDeceit · Nov 5, 2009, 06:36 PM

Wow. He pointed out that parts of your face are lighter than other parts? How rude! What's his business? I would have told him to mind his own business. Well on second thought. Since he's my trainer maybe not. Lol. But. That still is kinda rude! And yesssss! Early morning work outs are the best outside.

No sunnnnn. But like maybe a little peeking over the horizon, but its rays are never potent. Just lovely. Is your face extremely light compared to the rest of your body? Is your neck lightening too?

EggoMini · Nov 5, 2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Wow. He pointed out that parts of your face are lighter than other parts? How rude! What's his business? I would have told him to mind his own business. Well on second thought. Since he's my trainer maybe not. Lol. But. That still is kinda rude! And yesssss! Early morning work outs are the best outside.

No sunnnnn. But like maybe a little peeking over the horizon, but its rays are never potent. Just lovely. Is your face extremely light compared to the rest of your body? Is your neck lightening too?

me too! you don't owe him an explanation ...he's not your dermatologist... "peels" or "nunya" should suffice

& besides tis the season for getting lighter anyhoo...everyone fades some at this point

EggoMini · Nov 5, 2009, 06:55 PM

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Yeah Golden Girl, those are the ingredients in the soap. And Eggo, you make a very valid point but this soap is literally called Moisturizing Lightening Soap. Lol so I expected it to moisturize! And not peel! I can't afford to be peeling during the school year when I have to get up every morning, apply make up and go to class. It looks crazy. Lol. And Golden Girl, ugh you're so lucky you're able to use Retin A right now. I can't wait until Christmas break!

I do hate this 'thriller' phase. I'm peeling like crazy, esp my hands. I've been wearing sleeves and pulling them down past my wrists like the kids do. lol!

also looking at these

really

Amazon.com: TIGHT FITTING BLACK LONG ARM WARMERS W/THUMB HOLE: Clothing

Amazon.com: RED ULTRA SOFT THIN KNIT FINGERLESS ARM WARMERS: Clothing

BrownDeceit · Nov 5, 2009, 07:21 PM

HaHa Eggo! That's exactly what I do! When I see cute long sleeved shirts, I HAVE to buy them! Lol it's like Christmas to me! Hahahaha

EggoMini · Nov 5, 2009, 08:26 PM

LOL! I used to for always being cold but with these umm flaky renovations, there's another reason for extra sleevage! I was looking at the Tall long-sleeved shirts on the Old Navy site and I'm actually a Petite.

Itss A New Day · Nov 5, 2009, 09:54 PM

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I know my retin-a I'm using makes my skin peel like craaaazy all over the place and it has been bring the acne to the surface and drying it out quite quickly. Right now my face is a patchwork from the old skin and the new skin from underneath, but I say from comparing it to my hands, the hq/tret had lightened my face about 1/2 a shade.

Omg Golden yo are not alone! I cant wait for this stage to be over. I have patches of light and dark and medium on my face, and I've only been applying to my necks and the sides of my face, and my arms are just like immune to anything right now. not cute. But the good news is I am seeing results with the hq4% retin a combo and I'm using the hq6% here and there. But under my chin is darker, but there is a lighter patch that appeared under my chin today, and my neck is patchy. Hopefully in another month I should be more evened out. I've been wearing more makeup lately.

MAHARANI · Nov 6, 2009, 09:17 AM

I have to agree that he is your fitness trainer not your skin specialist. He needs to concentrate on what he has been asked to do and not engage in extra curricular questioning !!

MAHARANI · Nov 6, 2009, 09:21 AM

By the way what's up with people feeling it's ok to question people about what may be a personal issue. I would not dream of doing that to anyone. Unless I had some useful advice, my mouth would remain shut.