I was getting good results at first, when I ordered from india, then I started to develop spots throughout my body.. my face kept getting red and red, and I was hot the whole time. I got light with stops on my face, dark spots, my face is wrinky and ugly, and I've literally tried to kill myself.. because the melanocytes die at first, and I ignored everyone's remarks, because I WAS seeing good results and I thought to myself that there is no way in hell.

Your melanocytes might die, but the body can regenerate them,and when it does, it will be refractory, I tried increasing the mono and peel my skin but it was getting darker, with white spots all over. It never responded to mono anymore, and I look DARKER than before, after one year of use. I only came here to tell you guys to refrain from mono. I know the despair, but it's the best I could do. I honestly do not want you guys to go through the psychological trauma.

Please hear me out, I beg you!

Hope you get better, a lot of people use mono just like regular creams and they use it religiously to hasten the whitening process and increase the percentage, BIG MISTAKE, mono is not a regular cream, should be even used every 3 days or something, while you are using it use something else in between for fast results if you are looking for fast results, never look for fast results with mono by going crazy on the percentage and the application frequency.
May be you can use something to turn over the skin cells like Renova (tretinoin), that should help because it makes old skin look younger, get it in large amount to use it all over and if you can't get large amount, you can go for body creams contain alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic acids), those should renew the skin, trust me you will be happy just be patient with the Tretinon, might be irritating at first, you can read more about Tretinon, 1% works better, a little aggressive but amazingly good, some acutally think it give them the same results as microdermabrasion or Chemical, vitalize peel

I tried chemical peels, lactic, glycolic, for two months and no results! :(

How often have you used it and how many percentage?
Try Renova , it is the best just be patient, and positive, melanin takes years to die, I am sure it will be okay, just try not be depressed stay and think that something good will come out of this.
I know this might be not what you want to hear, but really by being depressed won't fix it, just start using Renova and forget about the results, and tell us know how it goes,
Wish you the best
p.s. I really think mixing your own cream whatever that powder is, is a bad idea, the creams are prepared in labs for a reason especially those one are used as medication, I mean not just moisturizers, I think all the people who suffer from mono the ones who made their own creams

Very sorry to hear about your experience retzay and thank you for warning us. Hope you get better. Do let us know how you get along.

Retzay,

Thank you so much for your message. Please, please I implore you to answer my questions below:

1. What's your ethnicity?
2. How dark was your skin when you started using mono?
3. What % of mono did you use?
4. Did you make your own mix with powder or did you buy it ready-made?
5. Where did you get your mono from?

I understand if you don't want to answer all of the questions, but I'd like to consider the fact that people keep using mono despite warning 'cause they feel it won't happen to them or it won't happen if they use the "right" kind of mono with low % or concentration. That's why I feel that is crucial you give us more info about your own personal experience. I want to use mono 'cause I've used everything with no result, you see. I want to experiment with 3% mono and I have light to medium hispanic skin. Please, I really beg you to answer at least some of my questions. I wish you well and my heart goes out to you...

Sashimi, I am a bit dark, olive-skinned Middle Easterner. I tried mono with different percentages, from 5% to 20%, I started with 10% - 20%. Things were going well under I got dry and irritated. No problem, I continued with lower percentage, few months and speedy progress I was so overwhelmed. I became a bit lighter (not white), with spots throughout. It was creeping me out but I continued.. then I decided to take a break because my face was getting red then continued... I lowered the percentage to 5% again and then I started getting darker and darker. I didn't know what to do so.. I kept on going.. no result.. tried to increase the percentage, again, no result, constant darkening..

Only one year later I decided to stop and get into a damage control program.. peeling peeling and more mono did not help.

I'm begging you guys, do not try it! You might not experience irritation at first but you will die.

My progress was good because I was cautious, but even then it ruined my life.

Some of you might ask.. well I saw this pic of this black girl who turned white.. you know why? Because she was using BENOQUIN! It was manufactured in a lab, it's a zero-failure chemical.. if you can get your hands on it.. go for it.

I know of one company that actually does sell mono cream 20%.. I googled it and it was 7unite or something (look them up on google). A friend of mine tried them and she said she had good results. So I'm switching to that since it's a pharmacy.. I think they're legit because I trust my friend. I will give you a full report once I try it..

Even then, you can wait for one month when I give you guys a report on their mono.. do not trust it yet..

Retzay,

Thank you so very much for your answer. I'm sooo freaked out now!! The stuff I ordered from China (3% monobenzone) hasn't come in yet and don't know what I'm going to do with it when it arrives... I'm so sorry you had that horrible experience, it must be a nightmare! I'll send you a PM, please check your mailbox. God Bless...

I bought some of that 3% cream from eBay a long time ago

But have really used it

But I'm going to use it along with my freshup to lighten my lips

It's too weak of a percentage to lighten the skin

Are you sure it won't lighten your overall skin, mellow? :confused:

i bought some of that 3% cream from ebay a long time ago

but have really used it

but i'm going to use it along with my freshup to lighten my lips

it's too weak of a percentage to lighten the skin

Kat.
It will work but it will be a slow and gradual process. :)

Let me know how fresh up works for you?

HOLY GUYS!

Mono sellers from some countries actually put hydroquinone in their mix so that you would look lighter and think that "mono" is working!!

I've seen them promoting people from different countries.. They show pictures with HIGH saturation and "lightness" to make their skin look lighter and profess that "mono" is working.. I saw some pics of some indian guys here showing pics with lighter skin.. closer looks shows that there isn't much difference and that their "lightness" is from being under strong light (go back to the pics so you'd see).

Anyway, I ordered something from 7unite (google them).. I got it on Friday and I tried it on this morning... it felt tingly, when the other "mono" didn't do anything at all.. except damage.. the structure seems different, whichg ives me hope..

I'll report on them later.. but people told me that their cream works so who knows. DO NOT TRUST IT YET! I don't want to come off as a spammer because believe me I DO NOT WANT ANYONE OF YOU TO USE MONO! I'm just going to TRY it and then give you a balanced review... I think this would help only those who damaged their skin with mono..

Anyway, wish me LUCK!

Retzay,

I (well 'we' are) am so grateful to your honesty and your desire to help us through this journey. God bless you. I wish I could meet you in person, but I'm in southern CA and you're where? The stuff I ordered from China is ready mix, not powder and 3% only. I'm Hispanic and you're Middle Easterner, so we may have a similar skin tone I'm guessing. I'm going to be using Fallene total sunblock on my face and will be applying the ready-mix cream to my feet only and at night. If I spot one single spec of white anywhere in my body, I'll RUN to the dermatologist. What do you think? Please keep us informed.

Sashimi, I think you should read this.

I did not want to report this immediately because I wasn't sure, but I figured since I'm literally going to jump out of happiness.

The monobenzone cream (20%) I got from 7unite (again, Google them, I don't have their email but it's on their site) is doing it's magic.. I put it on my body since I figured I was a lost cause and that nothing would help.

To my surprise, the first thing that lightened was my face, and it scared me less. But I went on. I used it in combination with exfoliants.. my spots are becoming less pronounced now, and I even heard my mom telling me that I got lighter..

It's scary, after one year of hit and miss, and just when I decided to throw in the towel I decided to give it one last shot. And I can tell you guys 10000000000% that their mono is authentic!! I am NEVER EVER going to order from India. Especially when there are a lot of Indian here promoting mono from that country and giving other Indians and other dark-skinned people false hope.

BUT (and this is a BIG BUT, bigger than Lil Kim's) I think what I was seeing earlier was expired mono with hydroquinone, so it might have worked in conjunction with the previous mono from India?

At any rate, I'm going to continue then keep you guys updated..

That's great, I am so happy for you, hope this gets you back to happiness.
I agree, DO NOT BUY POWDER even if it dissolves in water, I just find it naïve to think that we can be chemists without going to college.
Someone (LOVIE1) claimed to be a chemist and everyone believed her, BIG MISTAKE, she told all of us to just blend it, a lot of people claim to be chemists or they know what they're doing, do not believe that, you will only regret it later, but no matter what, BUY ANY THING ALREADY PREPARED IN THE LAB.
God I am so mad about my $225 on mono powder.
Just my opinion, don't want any one jumping down my throat

Where do you live Retzay?

muna where did you buy your mono for 225 and what happen for you to regret it

Like any one else on the forum, well at least most of them, check the old posts and you will find your answers

Sashimi, I think you should read this.

I did not want to report this immediately because I wasn't sure, but I figured since I'm literally going to jump out of happiness.

The monobenzone cream (20%) I got from 7unite (again, google them, I don't have their email but it's on their site) is doing it's magic.. I put it on my body since I figured I was a lost cause and that nothing would help.

To my surprise, the first thing that lightened was my face, and it scared me less. But I went on. I used it in combination with exfoliants.. my spots are becoming less pronounced now, and I even heard my mom telling me that I got lighter..

It's scary, after one year of hit and miss, and just when I decided to throw in the towel I decided to give it one last shot. And I can tell you guys 10000000000% that their mono is authentic!!! I am NEVER EVER going to order from India. Especially when there are a lot of Indian here promoting mono from that country and giving other Indians and other dark-skinned people false hope.

BUT (and this is a BIG BUT, bigger than Lil Kim's) I think what I was seeing earlier was expired mono with hydroquinone, so it might have worked in conjunction with the previous mono from India?

At any rate, I'm going to continue then keep you guys updated..


The 20% mono may be working now but how do you know after a month of use it is not going to back fire again?
I would be afraid to use that stuff because my dermatologist specifically told me that it is detrimental to skin if you don't have virtiligo.
Why don't you try safer products with Kojic acid and Other natural lighteners. If you use mono you will kill all the melanin in you skin so you will be like an albino making you more prone to skin cancer and skin aging (wrinkles). You can say good bye to being at the beach in your swim suit because you will have to cover you whole body with sun protective clothing because sunscreen will not work for you anymore. Is using mono worth that?

This is for Retzay and Sassy T:

Retzay - I'm sooo thrilled for you! I will pray that the mono you're using helps you. BUT (HUGE BUT) PLEASE get under a dermatologist care. Now that you've developed vitiligo, I don't see a reason why any medical practitioner wouldn't give you a prescription for a GOOD PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATED compounded mono lotion. I understand you're happy with 7unite, but why take a gamble when you can get a good formulation from your doctor? I don;'t know where in the Middle East you are, but I know they have excellent doctors in Iran and, no doubt, Saudi Arabia. Just my opinion.

Sassy T, what's your ethnicity? You said to use kojic acid, what percentage do you think would be good for lightening overall complexion.

Big hug to you both

Sashimi, I am a bit dark, olive-skinned Middle Easterner. I tried mono with different percentages, from 5% to 20%, I started with 10% - 20%. Things were going well under I got dry and irritated. No problem, I continued with lower percentage, few months and speedy progress I was so overwhelmed. I became a bit lighter (not white), with spots throughout. It was creeping me out but I continued.. then I decided to take a break because my face was getting red then continued...I lowered the percentage to 5% again and then I started getting darker and darker. I didn't know what to do so.. I kept on going.. no result.. tried to increase the percentage, again, no result, constant darkening..

only one year later I decided to stop and get into a damage control program.. peeling peeling and more mono did not help.

I'm begging you guys, do not try it!! You might not experience irritation at first but you will die.

My progress was good because I was cautious, but even then it ruined my life.

Some of you might ask.. well I saw this pic of this black girl who turned white.. you know why? Because she was using BENOQUIN! It was manufactured in a lab, it's a zero-failure chemical.. if you can get your hands on it.. go for it.

I know of one company that actually does sell mono cream 20%.. I googled it and it was 7unite or something (look them up on google). A friend of mine tried them and she said she had good results. So I'm switching to that since it's a pharmacy.. I think they're legit because I trust my friend. I will give you a full report once I try it..
I am so sorry for what happen to you I know because I was burned by a chemical peel half of my face is black and half brown I just started using benoquin 20 its my last help if this doesn't work then it laser for me. I'm so sorry because everyday we see our face, pray

That's great, I am so happy for you, hope this gets you back to happiness.
I agree, DO NOT BUY POWDER even if it dissolves in water, I just find it naive to think that we can be chemists without going to college.
Someone (LOVIE1) claimed to be a chemist and everyone believed her, BIG MISTAKE, she told all of us to just blend it, a lot of people claim to be chemists or they know what they're doing, do not believe that, you will only regret it later, but no matter what, BUY ANY THING ALREADY PREPARED IN THE LAB.
God I am soo mad about my $225 on mono powder.
Just my opinion, don't want any one jumping down my throat


That's just it. People can say anything on here and once you try out a product it can seriously ruin you in ways you never thought you could hurt. I'm experiencing that right now and I'm going to try other natural ways to get rid of the big scar I got from my hydroquoine reaction. So sorry to hear about this retzy.

I was getting good results at first, when I ordered from india, then I started to develop spots throughout my body.. my face kept getting red and red, and I was hot the whole time. I got light with stops on my face, dark spots, my face is wrinky and ugly, and I've literally tried to kill myself.. because the melanocytes die at first, and I ignored everyones remarks, because I WAS seeing good results and I thought to myself that there is no way in hell.

your melanocytes might die, but the body can regenerate them,and when it does, it will be refractory, I tried increasing the mono and peel my skin but it was getting darker, with white spots all over. It never responded to mono anymore, and I look DARKER than before, after one year of use. I only came here to tell you guys to refrain from mono. I know the despair, but it's the best I could do. I honestly do not want you guys to go through the psychological trauma.

Please hear me out, I beg you!!
I really do thank you for your post because you didn't have to tell us I feel that maybe that's what happen to a whole lot of people that used it and use to post here. I started using the benoquin 20% prescription strength, but after hearing you I only use it every other day, I have been through a trauma also and now my face is half black from a chemical peel burn from a doctor office its been 2 years now for me. If people don't know theirs other thing just as bad. I hated to go to the bathroom and wash my hands because their was mirror so hey I understand. But if you kill yourself God does not forgive self murder I guess I sound like your grandma now but its true.where do you live maybe plastic surgery is cheaper where the cost of living is not so high. There are places that have financing for good or bad credit Google it go guarnteed financing for plastic surgery. I know you probably don't want to spend that kind of money on yourself but you owe it to yourself. I wish their was a way that the person that sold you this product could get a taste of your hell and pain. Wonder who started this anyway and how did they get a whole of this mono, and put it on their face. Why did I buy into this . You said you have white spots still have you asked your doctor about using benoquin to make the dark place even out, just trying to find a way. What about laser instead of surgery there is a well know surgeon in lousiana, dr mcburney, laser ask your doctor about it. This is my personal email [email protected]

Hi retzay, how is your lightening coming along, hope great.
faye7, how did you get a prescription? Do you have vitiligo?

Hope you get better, a lot of people use mono just like regular creams and they use it religiously to hasten the whitening process and increase the percentage, BIG MISTAKE, mono is not a regular cream, should be even used every 3 days or something, while you are using it use something else in between for fast results if you are looking for fast results, never look for fast results with mono by going crazy on the percentage and the application frequency.
May be you can use something to turn over the skin cells like Renova (tretinoin), that should help because it makes old skin look younger, get it in large amount to use it all over and if you can't get large amount, you can go for body creams contain alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic acids), those should renew the skin, trust me you will be happy just be patient with the Tretinon, might be irritating at first, you can read more about Tretinon, .1% works better, a little aggressive but amazingly good, some acutally think it give them the same results as microdermabrasion or Chemical, vitalize peel
Mona this is the peel that burnt my skin and i was not using mono{glycolic acid}and it was done at a doctors office so please people be careful , this burned me so bad that it left my face half black and half brown, if your brown skin be careful, but if your light skin it may be the answer use a lactic acid tca peel if i had all the money that i have spent trying to get mu skin even again i would be rich that's why im using the benoquin i have tried everything else. People be careful. Your skin will peel but it will also burn. Don't be angry i am telling you from my experience. We only have each

Sorry to hear that, I had vitalize peel , it was okay, but over a month ago I had deep microdermabrasian, very bad idea, my face since then is so ruddy, I bought mono cream from China, but got scared to use it, because I think gloomy used cream because one time she said the cream has crystal particle which the same I have so I stopped, used only may be 2 or 3 times.
So, how did you convinced the doctor to prescribe it for you?
Don't know what to do about my ruddy face, I want to go again for mono, but want the right one through a doctor, some mentioned that it is available on some Canadian pharmacy online, well, not any more, I really think mono is the answer if it is done right, I started using lightening creams less than a year ago, I was so scared because I saw a lot of people I could tell they are using lightening creams for a long time on and off because at times they are not recognizable, the skin changes a lot like a lizard, and I could tell the creams are using are very abrasive.

Mono is the way to go the right way, me too I want to apply it under a doctor observation, please do tell how you convince him or her to give it to you?

Chemical peels are great if used at the right strength. TCA peels are for deep peeling. I think glycolic and lactic is good but on a low strength.

I thought TC peel is the strongest peel

Yes tca is the strongest muna :)
I've heard lots of horror stories about TCAs.

yes tca is the strongest muna :)
I've heard lots of horror stories about TCAs.
HI, MUNA, this is faye I'm not getting smart but I guess tca was the best for me. Maybe something's work for other people and some don't I have always been strange like that but the dum nurse used a 99% instead of 30% I know I heard it all before . They don't have a 99% but they do. When a doctor has burned your face they will do anything to correct it. If benequin doesn't work I have tried everything else but check this out every company that sold benequin has left the usa. After traveling 90 miles to get my benequin filled only to find out after this its being discontinue, and I still have a refill left so that should tell us something either it works or its harmful, so far for me its neither and you can get aprescription of 10 to 40% hydroquione compounded with retin-a or what ever but only use at night, don't sleep with the light on use a wet towel over your face cut out eyes mouth nose. Sounds crazy huh its not where I live its hot.I just can't believe that this benequin is going to turn anyone white or light. But I will let you know day by day

retzay is obviuosly working for 7unite or some other non mono company. He posts in every section and claims a different story. Just check it out yourself. Most people do OK on mono if used right it seems.

retzay is obviuosly working for 7unite or some other non mono company. he posts in every section and claims a different story. just check it out yourself. Most people do ok on mono if used right it seems.

Hmm that's interesting, because I've seen a lot of people on here say good things about 7unite. I guess they're all sellers? :confused:

Well I don't know if they all are sellers but I'm sure if you go through some of the threads you will see a lot of dissatisfied people who tried 7unite. And I was just poointing out that he posted different things on different threads. But hey if I'm wrong,I apologize.:D

well I dont know if they all are sellers but im sure if you go through some of the threads you will see a lot of dissatisfied people who tried 7unite. And I was just poointing out that he posted different things on different threads. but hey if im wrong,i apologize.:D
I have tried benequin and will never do it again,its not worth the headaches, of being dark a fews day and light a few days and then if you stop your blacker than what you started with. More and more people are finding this out. I pray that I can find something that will turn my skin back to the color it was before benequin I should have listen but I didn't I paid the price

Umm bummer and I was thinking about trying 7united... What about funshare? I think someone said that the mono was legit?

From my expereince with mono its no instant fix, it takes time as the skin cells continue to regenerate, that's why repigging occurs so often it just follows the life cycle of the skin cells, well I am still using from the same people, with good results since I started to include the movate gel with my mono

Lighterr,

Are you sure that it is not the movate giving you the results. I know a lot of people who have used movate to get that high yellow colour. But you have to be careful about long term use. I am pretty sure that it is steroid based.

From the starting I was telling everbody that do not use mono, Now hearing from U they should understand.

from the starting i was telling everbody that do not use mono, now hearing from u they should understand.

I have read all about the spots before but no one told me you could get darker if you stop using. What happens if theirs no one left to supply it they are already taken products on the shelves off. So all these people could turn darker than before. All I know is I did. Do any one knows if your skin will turn back to its original color

i have read all about the spots before but no one told me you could get darker if you stop using. What happens if theirs no one left to supply it they are already taken products on the shelves off. So all these people could turn darker than before. All i know is i did. Do any one knows if your skin will turn back to its orginal color

U should use AVOBENZONE cream to get back your colour.

U should use AVOBENZONE cream to get back ur colour.
Please, please, where to find avobenzone, so ashamed and have tried so much wasted money

please, please, where to find avobenzone, so ashamed and have tried so much wasted money

You are in which country?

Hello,

I realize this question is quite old, but I couldn't help responding! I have also been a mono user. I start a little less than a year ago. I also had results similar to yours (and still do around my neck and chin). What I have done to rid myself of this leather like skin is called a tca peel 50%. I will take several tca peels at this strength to completely unveal your beautiful skin again! I have already done 3 tca peels at 50% over the past 6 months on my face, neck, and chest. I'd say I still have 2-3 more to go before all of the darker skin and spots are gone. I only use mono once a week, now. It well take time and PATIENCE! But my results so far have been priceless. Please make certain you are wearing sunscreen at all times!

Hope this helps. Good luck! :)

Hi chassypoodle, what % of mono are you using ? Do u use it at night ? Do u mix you own mono ? Thanks.

Hi mcgm802820,

Yes, I used mono morning and night. During the beginning I did mix my mono with vitamin e oil and I had been using it at 5% (from my chest down). I started noticing my skin (full body) begin to get extremely dry. Afterward my skin became very wrinkly (right before peeling). My skin peeled a little over a week after using this regime. I was very shocked, as I have never used ANYTHING which such quick result. I did use mono 20% on my face, neck, and chest only... as mono is very expensive for me. My face, chest, and neck have pretty much depig. There are a few areas that I will reapply tca peel at 50% strength. I don't regret using this. At the very beginning, I cried because my skin had gotten extremely darker. It will take time, patience, and courage. Here are some of the things I use even now to help maintain my color.

.exfoliating scrub
.kojic acid soap
.mono 5% on body (mixed with vit e oil)
.neutrogena spf 85 over body
.mono 20% on face, neck, and chest
.neutrogena age shield spf 70 on face
.tca peel 50% once every 4 weeks (only if needed)
.vit c serum (to inhibit melanin)

I really hope this helps you like it has helped me! :D

Good luck! :)

Hi chassypoodle, I just started to use mono a week ago. Any suggestions will help. I use 20% on my hands and feets only. The first week went OK and hands and feets lighter a bit. But, I started to get red rushes and irritation at the beginning of the second week. So, I stop. I mix my own mono since I got powder from an Indian friend. After a week, the rush and irritation went away. I am thinking to re-start with 5%. Any suggestion ?
I mix my mono powder with sunscreen lotion, hand santizer, vaseline, aloe vera gel. Thanks a lot for your help.

Hi chassypoodle, if u don't want to answer here, please send a PM to me. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks.