What are you using to lighten your skin?

... What has worked for you


Chemical peels?
Creams?
Pills? or aLL three?


What worked BEST for you? PLEASE let me know

Monica, I am Nigerian with much harsher climate than yours and the sun does not like lightening products.However, since you are American, you can use a cream that contains a citrus ligthening complex like black opal fade gel, it doesn't aggravate menalin too much.If on the other hand you want to maintain a glowing natural complexion, use vitamin E lotion at night and a cream containing svp30 in the morning,like clarins lotion.Stay away from pills girl.

Very informative info Nonso!

Have you tried Makari? Check it out at www.makari.com

Nope. I hear A LOT about that a F&F though. I just wanted to know if there is anything Stronger out there.

But I guess its either that or Monobenzone..

I have had a chemical peel and it didn't really lighten my skin much. Id say a half a shade. But it did make my skin a smoother texture. I Have used hydroquinone 6% on my body and like 4% on my face. It works really fast but u can only get it from a dermatologist

How fast did you lighten from it? How many shades lighter?

I noticed my body lightened about 1 and a half to 2 shades in a week. My face and neck I think was about the same. My neck use to be very dark compared to my face and when I finished it was all the same color and very smooth.

The 6% you used on your body that you got from your dermatologist, how big was it? Was it enough to last you a couple of weeks? How dark were you at first?

The 6% I got, like I said I don't want to advertise so if you want to know just send me an message or let me know and we can speak in private. Im a dark-skinned african american. Not burnt. But I have a carribean/native american complexion I can't describe my complexion and compare it to a celeb because not a lot of people have my complexion. My face has many different colors on it. Very dark on my forehead and cheeks. When I was done with the 2oz cream for the face and neck were completely even from what I remember. The 6% that I used on my body lightened me really fast I saw a difference in a week. But I just started to use it again today so I have to start over and I look forward to the results. The 6% comes in 2oz and 4oz. I always order the 2oz because as you may imagine they are very expensive. As long as you don't over do the 2oz it prob last a month the 4oz maybe a little longer. I found out you can order there stuff over the phone.. so if you are interested let me know. I also know of a skin spa in los angeles and the facial lightened me about 3 shades immediately. They have other locations in California and I think one in Georgia. When you are ready... contact me

realsweet,

What's the name of this skin spa. How many times did you have to go there for 3 shades lightening,

Hi Nonso,

I read your reply to Monica. When you say pills, what are you referring to? Whitening pills? Please confirm. I am not about to take those though but I know an aunt of mine who takes them. She's been convincing me to, but I am mindful of the fact that I have not been well informed about the whitening pills.
Mis candy

realsweet,

Do you happen to know of what ingredients were used or products for the facial? I live in London at the moment even though am from California and the weather here is not agreeing with my skin. I've tried everything I know of... well, maybe there's something I've not tried yet.

I have thought of trying a japanese spa because I hear they do a great job but London's been very tough as they are not really keen on skin lightening.
Please advice.
Thanks.

No they just say skin lightening enzymes... I have no idea but what ever it was made my face like 2 to 3 shades lighter instantly

Ok, I hate to give away secrets! I am selfish and I like to keep things to myself. But, I will do this once and for all share my lightening secrets. And, let me tell you my secret works and works big time. It's not a lie, a wish and a dream or painful disaster.

One of the main keys to skin lightening is not to put a lot of water of your skin which for African American skin it dries it out and darkens it. Also, lotion darkens african american skin vs. creams. Use cream products and never lotions. Trust me on this, even Godiva sent out emails about this to their customers about waters effect on skin lightening. Just wash your main body parts lol and leave your skin alone and give it a break...

The products I use to lighten blemishes which have riddle my body also lightens my skin severely when I use them that is I don't use them often because I would be much much lighter than I am and besides I have like 3 jobs so I get lazy too. Besides I love my brown skin, I don't want to be light or dark just me. Though, I think light and dark skin is beautiful, too. I am Toni Braxtons comlexion. My regimen works for mainly brown and deeper (really dark skin) AFr. Americans so read this with happiness. Because my regimen works, I promise:


Products I use:

Body Lightening

Godiva Lightening Cream (I use this at night)

Women of Color Brightening Lotion (folks this is going to shock you available at Walgreens made by the well known rich Dr. Jan Adams Plastic Surgeon) It has built in sunscreen and I use it in the daytime year round

Carotein Nourishing Fairness Cream (It stinks so bad that I know it hurts it's business and people will probably not want to use it after get the first whiff of it. Plus, I am honestly concerned as to who the real makers of this product is but it works amazingly. It can be found at guesso.com) However, warning guesso.com other products are junk trust me the rest of them not matter how good they sound don't work... Period! I use this once to twice a week on my skin because it stinks so bad. If it was scentless they would sell like hot cakes. But the smell is so bad you may be turned off by its skin lightening power. Great for scars and stretch marks. It is like a Geenie in a bottle! Recommend that you use this only at night!

MD Forte Gycolic Acid Body Cream and I use it with C.O. Bigelows Lemon Body Cream on weekends to purify and super sook brightness into my skin first I use the Gycolic Acid then I put the Lemon Body cream on about 4 hours later. Only do this on weekends. Recommend that you use this at home and that you stay out of direct sunlight. Sunlight will effect these products potency.

Every other week on weekends I may use Physican Formula Collagen cream on my entire body. Comes in a kind of small jar for about 6 or 7 bucks found at most drug stores. Such as Drugstore.com. It helps to condition and brighten skin. Trust me collagen help lightening products work better and it brings a brightness and glow to AA skin! Makes it as soft as Carmen Jones, honey! LOL You must get this particular product and use it in exchange of the other products I listed occasionally to maintain health moisture. I call it this because AFr. American skin needs this and it helps the lightening products and make skin like velvet! Sometimes, using this after or before the Lemon body cream is good, too!

For cleaning skin:

I take a bath everyday, lol, but I don't dry my body skin with water everyday. . I know this sounds crazy but stay fresh where it counts and skip harshness on other areas where you stay fresh most of time anyway... Get it! At least, 2-3 days a week skip skin washing... lol Body washing important areas is another issue! Get it!

Ok...

Body Cleansing

You know the rave in Asia as you may hear is Likas papaya soap it works for me but it is to drying. I have extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely, dry skin! And, I was born with eczema. So, by accident I found the best darn Papaya lightening soap that has a built in moisturizer cold cream! Cold Cream is the best skin softener on the planet. This soap is made in Mexico. It is called Grisi Papaya Soap. Usually, found at Walmart or Mexican Stores. Honey you will think you have found some kind of Magic Lightener it works that darn good! Honey, it works darn good by itself.

Black opal products usually suck to me. Nothing they have works except for their Black Opal daily fade cleanser. It was made for the face but does not agree w/ my face but honey put that stuff on your body and you'll be singing "Whose Bad?" LOL Get it! CAn be found at various online stores including Walgreens. I hope Black opal doesn't change the ingredients in this product because they have a tendency to keep reinventing their products. This one however needs no help! It works so darn good it moisturizes and lightens you at the same time.

Last but certainly not least when you have that pigment that just is stuborn use Fair & White AHA 2 soap. Can be found at guesso.com among tons of other places. Other fair & white products doing nothing at all. Believe except maybe for their Black soap which pretty nice. But I don't use it. But, I might start doing so. It's very exfoliating and it is prickly like a porcupine but worth it folks trust me.

There it is folks. Watch after 6 weeks of this and you will be saying who am I? Guarantee it!

An update to my skin lightening diet. Please make sure that you only use the Physicans Formula Collagen cream no more than 2 times a month. Or, in place of that you can use Ponds Dry skin cream all over your body if your skin is really, really, really dry like mine's.

Plus, it cost less!

I am going to try 3 other new lightening cream products and tell you how they are soon.

They are nivea, jioali, and biolink products. I haven't bought because my solution works so there is no need to. However, I am curious as to what they do. Since, I heard green papaya is good for you!

I have added additional info onto my original post at the bottom that is important. I have received emails privately and unfortunately I am not able to open them so don't think that I am overlooking your emails personally. Try emailing again?? Maybe it will work the second time.

Also, I forgot to state this:

In six weeks with this regimen you should be a half to a full shade lighter. Remember avoid water as much as possible. In 3 months you should be 1- 2 shades lighter. Around about 5 to 6 months you should be a total of 1 or 2 1/2 shades lighter.

OK ladies the latest on skin lightening products... check the website of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA)... skin lightening is bad for the skin... site will address your concerns www.fda.gov/

Hi realsweet I am really intersted in getting the 6% body whitening cream can you help me get. I am a black women I have very dark brown skin. I have used whitening creams such as fair and white it did lighten my face but not my body so my face was light and my body still black I looked awful thank you very much

Women of color body lotion at Walgreens works wonders for me. Made by the Plastic Surgeon.

I am not really clear on something. When people are saying they want to lighten their skin, are you talking about making your entire face lighter? Why would you want to do this?? I just want to get some spots lighter so they blend in more.

No, I just want to even my skin. I had long time ago scars, marks, acne severely on my back and my stomach is darker than the rest of my body. In fact, my whole entire backside from neck to back of my legs is darker than my front. LOL So, yeah, I want to lighten my skin because I tried darkening my front but its not working. It just made my body even more uneven. Dearie believe me if you have my uneveness you would go to such drastic measures too!

Ok, girls the Economy pack to skin lightening

Plan A

Fair & WHIte AHA soap w/ no hydroquinnone (caution the blue soap version is not good at least in my opinon)

w/ Women of Color Lotion at Walgreens. The soap must be used with this lotion no mixing or subsitutes.

Night

Godiva Whitening Cream

Plan B

Do this this continually or for two weeks. Then, for two weeks switch to:

Then, use CO Bigelow Lemon Body Wash

With De la Mer Body Serum in the day

And Barmons Vitamin K Cream at night


Or, just stick with plan A or B or do A for 2 weeks and B for 2 weeks

This is what works for me. I use to use Grisi Papaya soap which is good but the products above work even better.

Try this format above for 6 weeks and I guarantee you will be satisfied and half a shade lighter by two months a shade. I promise this will work. I have posted here before and I am sharing what works for me. Because I know how it is to spend hundreds of dollars on stuff that doesn't work. I had to throw away tons of products I bought that didn't work. I have spend 300 dollars to finally get where I am at today. I could have went on a shopping spree I could have went on a trip! But, at least I have found the secrets to success!

I tell you what works for AA skin:

Trader Joe's Oatmeal and honey gyclerine soap

Avon Mark Blemish Neutralizing Cleanser

Mark The Matter the Better Liquid Mattifer

Mark Healthy Shot Tomato Brightening Mask

Avon Clearskin Invisible Blemish Corrector

Neutrogena Pore Cleanser/Mask


I guarantee your dark scars will not fade but diminish as in go away! Your acne will cease and your skin brightness and clarity witll assist you to even skin. Those listed above are the best and only products you will need and the best Avon and Mark has to offer and these products really work and or non irritating. Avon Mark Blemish Cleanser may require a moisturizer. I don't have any break outs now because I use the above. But, I don't use lotion unless I use the Blemish Cleanser above and I dab just a bit in my hands and spread it on my face. Now, when it comes to lotion it will all depend on your skin type and what will work. People with severe acne and very oily skin don't need the lotion unless the skin feels a little tight after continuous use. The oatmeal soap is to be used twice a day there is no need for lotion w/ this. The Mark cleanser may need a light lotion.:)

I promise it will work. I am 100 percent confident! And, its not expensive...

Note with the above only use the CO Bigelow Lemon Wash if you can't handle exfolation or Make up Artist choice exfoliating body wash. But, to make the products above worker 100 times faster use F&W soap AHA. Do not bother with the blue and white soap version as it is that they don't work.

I tried Thienna Body Crème which I am rather surprised works well at an unsually fast rate! I read at one site that one girl thought it was so so and that at times her skin looked light and at times it didn't but. I must say it is working even on my darkest of spots. To the point I wonder just how safe it is. Nothing should work that fast. But, it stinks like hell. So, bad in fact that it drenches in my covers and clothes. I couldn't dare wear this in the daytime. And, at night I have to stay a few inches away from people. ANd, now I must say that I can't even stand smelling myself. It does work. It works so fast that I had to ask them is there Mercury in this product. I feel very safe with this product in the fact that it is made in the US and I don't think anyone would want to put harmful chemicals in product US based they way people sue in AMerica lol.

I am really liking the Thienna because my relative looked at me and said wow this stuff works and she is skeptical about everything now I catch her lathering it on her scar she would put more other places but she can't take the smell either. It has a US Proprietary Patent Pending T77 ingredient and a Magic Touch which I found rather interesting. What is a Magic Touch? Could that be what is so smelly or is it the Ylang Yling or whatever fragrance that is listed. When I first start trying it my skin itched and it broke out with a few bumps on my body. A total of 4 or 5 bumps. But, after 24 hours my skin had did a total major change it's a little freaky really. I don't know what to say about this product its pros are great and its cons are bad. The smell made me feel like I never thought I'd feel before I found the it product for me yet the smell I feel is going to kill me. No seriously, I have a sore throat and I think it is from inhaling the bed covering smell , etc. To the point my lungs and tonsils couldn't take it. You know how in the bed you get your body lotion on your pillow. ANd, you lay your head on your pillow and it connects with your mouth eventually through the night. One grate relief is that they offer 100 percent money back. Now, that is great! Cause its far from cheap. Im up in the middle of the night cause that smell I have on my body won't let me sleep. It is this strong powdery smell. Like secrets powder fresh deordorant but 1000 times stronger. But, this product sure does lighten or at least some what. What a dilemma huh? But, my above regimen works better. Though, I get total body lightening though it takes longer. I have only been using thienna for a few days and I can see where that one girls says it works and did it looked like it didn't. There are parts on my body that it is working faster with. I know that overtime the rest will come along. But, this is truly a good product but I wonder a little about what is exactly in it as I bought a jiaoli cream a long time ago that was rather OK. But, one girl in another forum said it made her seriously ill and she thought it had poision in it or something because she became week and ill and her skin was irritated. Took it to her local public health and said they told her it was really bad and had a high content of mercury! I bought this cream never really used it but I notice a lot of people start to complain about it. I was afraid to use it when I saw the jar was sent with a poorly typed letter that made rather ignorant statements that offended me. And, the whole box had chinese writing and no english I didn't feel comfortable that such a type of product was in a language I couldn't understand. I don't think I wouldn't have been so worried if the letter with jar wasn't so tacky.

If thienna can't come scent free I will regretabbly have to stop using it. They are such good people too. THey always answer your questions and are so friendly. But this sore throat is awful. And, I was scared at first but the initial so called detox period they mention where I was itching and had a few bumps. Wow, that was a interesting experience. My body has been through some things with this produc.t I can twait to wash this stuff off and clean my covers. I don't know I have always had issues w/ sluggishness because I'm anemic but I feel so extra tired with this lotion. And the website said you may feel fatigue w/ this product. Yeah, maybe cause the smell is so darn bad.

Excuse any of the above typos, as I am sick and have a very sore throat and its early in morning about 1 am. And I can't sleep and I am too tired to take a bath to get this smell off me. Darn, this product is good too. But, I worry anything that works that fast is it safe. I notice all the stuff that works fast on me is usually doctor up with a extremely strong awful fragrance. There's Jiaoli that was perfumed to the 3 degree, Carotein fairness cream which works extremely well but smells awful the worst smelling crema I have ever used and will have ever used in my life. They are a joke that company how could they have even packaged that and think someone would buy it no matter how good it was and continue to buy it!! The company who sells it is suspect to and they take forever to answer questions. I asked her is the product safe she never answered it but she said they have not known of the product having a loud smell. She sent a reply 2 weeks later after I had email them. I doubt that they were that busy. When I sent another email regardingthe safeness of the product they never replied! HMMMMMMM... so I threw it away.:eek:

And, the third thienna it smells quite loud and its making me sick. Which is a shame the lotion is very lovely in my opinon. But, no one wants to come near me. LOL Nor, do I want to stand my stinky self... So, as baad and as desperate as I am this will have to be the end of my experience... AWWWWWWWWW:(

Thanks for the post. It was really helpful

I honestly think Thienna Fairkskin is worth a try, everyone. The body crème has a strong smell but again I was getting compliments. I think results with vary with this product and it also depends on how long you use it for. I saw an instant change but it is again one of those products that I can tell will very as in time length used, complexion, and diet.

They have a variety of products you just have to figure out which one will fit your needs.

Hi to all,
If you which to make a melasma treatment, try out the Mesoestetic Cosmelan Pack.
The pack contains a mask that is applied up to 10 hours.
From the next day on and for a week the skin will peel a lot, more when it is needed.
The spots will fade immediately during the first week for about 90%. Some of them may even fade completely. Then the maintenance cream will take care of the rest.
It is not a TCA peel. No pain. No anaesteshia needed. No side effects: like poisoning like with Jiaoli or skin irritation and rebound effects like with hydroquinone.
The good news is that it can be applied by people with any skin color, even black.
That's because the cosmelan active ingredients do not bleach your skin. It regulates the enzyme responsible for your skin color, it doesn't lighten your skin more that what it is it's genetical color. Which means that color only is able to fade to the skin tone you were born with ! Uauuu !
So if you are black and want to be whiter, this is not for you. If you are black and have melasma, want to treat it and win a brand new skin, this for you.
This is a professional use product. Found on doctors cabinets. But can be easily applied by you.
Do a search on a search engine for "cosmelan buy". You will find sources where to buy it cheaper than the $1000 charged by professionals.
For more information, visit the official site.
Christina

the 6% i got, like i said i dont want to advertise so if you want to know just send me an message or let me know and we can speak in private. Im a dark-skinned african american. not burnt. but i have a carribean/native american complexion I can't describe my complexion and compare it to a celeb because not alot of people have my complexion. my face has many different colors on it. very dark on my forehead and cheeks. when i was done with the 2oz cream for the face and neck were completely even from what i remember. The 6% that i used on my body lightened me really fast i saw a difference in a week. but i just started to use it again today so i have to start over and i look foward to the results. The 6% comes in 2oz and 4oz. i always order the 2oz because as u may imagine they are very expensive. As long as you dont over do the 2oz it prob last a month the 4oz maybe a little longer. I found out you can order there stuff over the phone..so if u are interested let me know. I also know of a skin spa in los angeles and the facial lightened me about 3 shades immediately. they have other locations in california and i think one in georgia. When you are ready...contact me




The skin spa could you please look into it for me and see if they have one in canada
Thanks

Can I get the info 2 order over the phone

My email is [email protected].
Thanks. Christina.

Don't change 1 thing about yourself girl's..

All can say about these various comments is HOW SAD.

Hey Realsweet,

I have an appointment with a dermatologist next week because I do have acne and acne scars. I'm also dark skinned and wanted to lighten my skin maybe a shade or two. Do I ask the dermatologist to perscribe me with 6% hydroquinone or do I ask for a cream that contains6% hydroquinone? Do you think he will give it to me? What did your doctor say? Right now I'm using the Dermaclair beauty cream and I have not seen any results. It's supposed to lighten dark skin but it has not worked for me yet. I do not want my complexion to look "BLEACHED" but I just want a naturally lighter and clear complexion. What are you using on your skin now? Have you seen results?




the 6% i got, like i said i dont want to advertise so if you want to know just send me an message or let me know and we can speak in private. Im a dark-skinned african american. not burnt. but i have a carribean/native american complexion I can't describe my complexion and compare it to a celeb because not alot of people have my complexion. my face has many different colors on it. very dark on my forehead and cheeks. when i was done with the 2oz cream for the face and neck were completely even from what i remember. The 6% that i used on my body lightened me really fast i saw a difference in a week. but i just started to use it again today so i have to start over and i look foward to the results. The 6% comes in 2oz and 4oz. i always order the 2oz because as u may imagine they are very expensive. As long as you dont over do the 2oz it prob last a month the 4oz maybe a little longer. I found out you can order there stuff over the phone..so if u are interested let me know. I also know of a skin spa in los angeles and the facial lightened me about 3 shades immediately. they have other locations in california and i think one in georgia. When you are ready...contact me

Did you all know that hydroqinone is well know has for having serious health threatening side-effects ?
Not those kind that happen in 1 in a million users, but serious and very frequent side-effects.
That is why it is being put aside by other kind of products.
Hydroquinone is already considered a ingredient of the past.
Christina.

I noticed my body lightened about 1 and a half to 2 shades in a week. my face and neck I think was about the same. My neck use to be very dark compared to my face and when i finished it was all the same color and very smooth.


Hi I was interested in finding out about the hydroquinone. Could you tell me more?

Hey I am a dark skin African and I was wondering if there are any all natural ways of lightening your skin... like no chemicals required. And I also have very sensitive skin.

Could I call you and get info on that skin cream

First of all, I am NATIVE AMERICAN. I only answer this because I get treated like "black" everywhere I go because my skin is dark. That is the ONLY reason. I actually have Native/Hispanic features. My fellow Choctaw INDIANS tell me that that is probably why Black men can't keep their filthy sleazy hands off me, because I am, and look, Indian but they think all dark skin is "black" and thus, "theirs" to paw all over and never take NO for an answer...

Monobenzone works. The only problem is it is prohibitively EXPENSIVE. I got some, one little tube of it for about $80, the pharmacy took like three months to get it ordered (there is only one place in all of Canada and its counterpart in the States, that manufactures the stuff) and because of that horrendous price, I haven't been able to afford any more of it. It did, however, start to work, that much I can tell. I can also tell that if I had used like 40% or 60% concentration I would have seen more results even from that tiny little tube.

So, as someone who is sick and tired of being treated like something she is NOT everywhere I go, this stuff is worth it. Worth working my fingers to the bone for enough money to get more of it, that is.

For someone who is a dark-skinned Native American or Latina but who is OK with being treated like "African" instead with all the negative cultural assumptions that goes with all of that, then, no, Monobenzone would not be worth it.

And as for "danger" - how can there be any danger factor associated with getting the "right" colour skin to get a job in the fields of Math, Science, Computers, or Law... a JOB that will pay for the insurance needed to go to the dermatologist for the SUNSCREEN that will be all you will really need for the rest of your life, anyway..

All this depends on why you need lighter skin. If you are Native or Latina and OK with being treated like something you are culturally and ethnically NOT, with all the negative implications that always go with it, then, use Hydroquinone or Kojic Acid or something weaker.

pkennedy1990Jul 2, 2007, 02:20 PM
First of all, I am NATIVE AMERICAN. I only answer this because I get treated like "black" everywhere I go because my skin is dark. That is the ONLY reason. I actually have Native/Hispanic features. My fellow Choctaw INDIANS tell me that that is probably why Black men can't keep their filthy sleazy hands off me, because I am, and look, Indian but they think all dark skin is "black" and thus, "theirs" to paw all over and never take NO for an answer...

Monobenzone works. The only problem is it is prohibitively EXPENSIVE. I got some, one little tube of it for about $80, the pharmacy took like three months to get it ordered (there is only one place in all of Canada and its counterpart in the States, that manufactures the stuff) and because of that horrendous price, I haven't been able to afford any more of it. It did, however, start to work, that much I can tell. I can also tell that if I had used like 40% or 60% concentration I would have seen more results even from that tiny little tube.

So, as someone who is sick and tired of being treated like something she is NOT everywhere I go, this stuff is worth it. Worth working my fingers to the bone for enough money to get more of it, that is.

For someone who is a dark-skinned Native American or Latina but who is OK with being treated like "African" instead with all the negative cultural assumptions that goes with all of that, then, no, Monobenzone would not be worth it.

And as for "danger" - how can there be any danger factor associated with getting the "right" colour skin to get a job in the fields of Math, Science, Computers, or Law... a JOB that will pay for the insurance needed to go to the dermatologist for the SUNSCREEN that will be all you will really need for the rest of your life, anyway..

All this depends on why you need lighter skin. If you are Native or Latina and OK with being treated like something you are culturally and ethnically NOT, with all the negative implications that always go with it, then, use Hydroquinone or Kojic Acid or something weaker.



pkennedy1990, you must really feel highly of yourself, what makes you think that there is a positive outlook on Native Americans, after all you are drunks and could not even hold on to you own land! What makes you think that black men want you, this must be a desire of yours, because I don't know many black men that like Native American women, maybe Latin American women, but not native american women, as far as I know native americans are not attractive at all. So maybe your problem is not that you are dark, but because you are just plain unattractive, I think maybe you should also consider plastic surgery while you are working on the "perfect skin color", because if you are light and ugly, it means nothing.
Oh and by the way I am a beautiful, proud black women with a great job, and Oh by the way, maybe you should stop drinking and get an education, then maybe, you will get that job in Math, Science, Computers, or Law.. and as for being treated like "African," I would rather be treated that way, then like a "Native," and also, don't put yourself in the category of latinos, because they are naturally beautiful no matter what shade they are.

Hiya
I'm nu but I wos reading and sm1 asked if meladerm wrkd
I bought it 4 lyk £39 bucks and it ran out for me after a month
The results were not good at all in my opinion but I guess I should have bought another 1 n tried it out 4 longer

For those wondering why I want to lighten my skin:
1. my face, shoulders and kness are darker than my body - wierdly enuff
2. I have bare scars frm childhood and I hate showing my legs and arms in public
But its not becos I just wnt to be a few shades lighter

I am nt ashamed 2 say insecurity plays a minor part I this, but its so important to make sure that the product anyone uses is safe and that is what I'm worried about
p.s. hydroquinone and kojic acis IS dangerous, check out BBC Inside Out - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/east/series11/week7_skin_lightening.shtml)

Who genuinely feels that a certain product wrks becos I am desper8 ryt about now
Wb
Thanks 4 all the advice so far its bin great :)

i have had a chemical peel and it didnt really lighten my skin much. Id say a half a shade. but it did make my skin a smoother texture. I Have used hydroquinone 6% on my body and like 4% on my face. it works really fast but u can only get it from a dermatologist

RealSweet,

How do I order the hydroquinone 6%?

RS

You guys, from honest people who tried Benoquin over several months or years, there's nothing but HORROR STORIES.

Benoquin is PRESCRIBTION-ONLY, and ONLY WORKS IN FINAL DEPIGMENTATION OF VITILIGO.

I wanted to use Benoquin also, but saw that everyone who said it works fast were people who just recently tried it, and saw initially fast lightening. What about people that used for years? Nic said this before and after pics of the depigged indian girl is FAKE. So I wonder if it is a seller (sharefun) trying to get people to buy Monobenzone from her? By preying on your emotions, racism and fake stories that it worked for them.

I am desperate for any answers or anyone that can help me. I'm a 29 year old dark skinned black woman who has suffered from acne since I was a teenager, which has left scarring on my face, back and chest. All I want is something that will help diminish the scars. I feel extremely depressed because I can't wear certain clothing because I have to cover up my skin because of severe embarrassment and shame. I have hidden my condition for years from my family, friends and loved ones. One of my best friends is getting married in a few months and I am dreading the day when she asks me to be a bridesmaid and I can't wear a sleeveless or backless dress. I don't know what to do. I feel that I will never get married myself and have a family because of my skin condition. It hurts me so bad that I will never be able to give my dad the opportunity to walk me down the aisle. There is this great guy in my life but he has no idea as to the severity of my condition and it kills me that I will have to let him find someone else. HELP!! I'm so depressed and I think that I may very well one day become suicidal.

Is there anything that can help me? I love my complexion, I just hate the scars. I only want something that will help the scars fade before I lose the love of my life forever.

Try benzyl arbutin between 5% and 20% you can buy it from herbalinn.com there fairness cream or depig,com

Let me give you all the secret of lightening your skin to up to 3-4 shades.
1st of all, am using herbalinn cream mixed with topifram cream not the tube one(the one in eye drop kind of container). When you start it, use morning and night for 4 weeks to get to 1 to 2 shade lighter then used only night afterward. Use nur76 lightening cream in the morning and you will get quick and fast result and it looks so natural . Creams work but too much on skin makes it uneven so you have to give your skin break atimes. Once in a while leave your skin for at least 4 day without applying any of it just normal mosturizer and then go back to the step for another 3 weeks and you will see a great result.

Chao and good luck all. This is what am using right now

Hey I read on one forum that you can order 10% hydroqinone from a European site. I've been searching for weeks and I canot find it anywhere. Does anyone know where you can order hydroqinone in a higher strength than what's available over the counter without going to a dermatologist?

Isn't that illegal 2 have in the uk?

Well Maybe in the UK but I'm in the US and no its not here

And I found the answer to my question...

Have you guys ever used "palmer's fade cream" ? I just started using. One of my friends recommended that. I am from India and my skin is dark brown. I want to go about 2 shades lighter. Please help me

And I found the answer to my question...
Hello, how are you? I would like to know if you were able to find/purchase the 10% hydroquinone cream and if so can you give me that information.

Have you guys ever used "palmer's fade cream" ? I just started using. One of my friends recommended that. I am from India and my skin is dark brown. I want to go about 2 shades lighter. Please help me
I have been using palmers for about 1 week now and my skin looks flawless.

Palmers what? I've bin using cocoa butter formaulae but I haven't seen a differnece from the 5 yrs I've bin using it
Xx

palmers wot? i've bin using cocoa butter formaulae but i havnt seen a differnece from the 5 yrs i've bin using it
xx
Palmers fade cream

My fellow Choctaw INDIANS tell me that that is probably why Black men can't keep their filthy sleazy hands off me, because I am, and look, Indian but they think all dark skin is "black" and thus, "theirs" to paw all over and never take NO for an answer...



That was a VERY insulting comment. I am african-american with these "sleazy" and "filthy" black men as brothers whom you categorize so casually. If your going to talk about hydroquione or whatever it is you use then talk about it and leave your prejudice comments for another topic.

Hydroquinone has been associated with thyroid, kidney and liver problems and other side effects. Be careful. There other ingredience that won't have side effects

the 6% i got, like i said i dont want to advertise so if you want to know just send me an message or let me know and we can speak in private. Im a dark-skinned african american. not burnt. but i have a carribean/native american complexion I can't describe my complexion and compare it to a celeb because not alot of people have my complexion. my face has many different colors on it. very dark on my forehead and cheeks. when i was done with the 2oz cream for the face and neck were completely even from what i remember. The 6% that i used on my body lightened me really fast i saw a difference in a week. but i just started to use it again today so i have to start over and i look foward to the results. The 6% comes in 2oz and 4oz. i always order the 2oz because as u may imagine they are very expensive. As long as you dont over do the 2oz it prob last a month the 4oz maybe a little longer. I found out you can order there stuff over the phone..so if u are interested let me know. I also know of a skin spa in los angeles and the facial lightened me about 3 shades immediately. they have other locations in california and i think one in georgia. When you are ready...contact me
Hi! I just wanted to know where I could get 4% & 6% hydroquine over the phone? I would like to order it. Thanks-)

I couldn't get through to your private messages

[QUOTE=pkennedy1990]First of all, I am NATIVE AMERICAN. I only answer this because I get treated like "black" everywhere I go because my skin is dark. That is the ONLY reason. I actually have Native/Hispanic features. My fellow Choctaw INDIANS tell me that that is probably why Black men can't keep their filthy sleazy hands off me, because I am, and look, Indian but they think all dark skin is "black" and thus, "theirs" to paw all over and never take NO for an answer...

So, as someone who is sick and tired of being treated like something she is NOT everywhere I go, this stuff is worth it. Worth working my fingers to the bone for enough money to get more of it, that is.

For someone who is a dark-skinned Native American or Latina but who is OK with being treated like "African" instead with all the negative cultural assumptions that goes with all of that...

And as for "danger" - how can there be any danger factor associated with getting the "right" colour skin to get a job in the fields of Math, Science, Computers, or Law... a JOB that will pay for the insurance needed to go to the dermatologist for the SUNSCREEN that will be all you will really need for the rest of your life, anyway..

Wow, the answers to this topic were showing to be very helpful, until reaching your ignorant post... it was completely unnecessary for you to insult Black Men or people for that matter just to give an answer... and actually before you posted, someone had already given that same advice, so you could have left your insecure ignorant 2 cents to yourself! Also, maybe you should reflect on the REAL reason you're not getting the jobs you desire because you certainly don't sound educated, so go to school! Trust me, it pays off because I am a BLACK woman with a career in the field of LAW and according to your definition I'm not the "right" colour, lol... But, anyway enough of entertaining your ignorance, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REPLIED WITH Beneficial INFORMATION! I LOOK FORWARD TO TRYING SOME OF YOUR REGIMENS!

Ok, no-ONE should be using hydroquione higher than 2%.. Its not safe. There are other products that are natural, that will lighten your skin, may be not drastically, but enough to even out skin tone. Talk to your dermatologist about retinols, glycolic acid peels, botanical skin lighteners... and don't BUY FOREIGN products, that don't properly label there ingredients. Most of those creams contain mercury and steroids!

When something is banned in certain countries does not mean it is bad, Canada has the best health care for course no comparison between America and Canada especially in health care , Canada is the best and 4% Hydroquinone can be bought over the counter, so all the talk about it being bad is wrong, and the drugs legislations in every country is different but does not mean the drugs that are banned are bad it is just policy an money, if you read about DS it is not approved by the FDA just like millions of other good products that are banned or not approved while they are effective and by the way every one is saying now use Kojic, it is natural do not use HQ, there're a lot of studies out saying that Kojic acid might cause cancer so this catchy word (natural) is just over used and to tell you the truth I hate it I feel the seller always wants to deceive me when they say that, and all the products on TV by the way are not approved by the FDA not because they are all bad, it is just they don't want to spend a lot of money in searching to see if they're good or bad. And about HQ you just have to follow the instructions like other creams, do not use for a long time if you don't see results and if you do you just have to follow about when to use it and when not just like RetinA, you can not use RetinA all the 12 months of the year and using retinA and HQ by the way give the best results. Any whitening product when you stop the melanin will be soooo happy to come back so it is very natural to find yourself darker.

To pkennedy1990 I just pity you and will tell you just one thing black is black whether you are a black african, a black native american or a black indian plus I don't really understand which negative cultural assumptions you are talking about as a lot african have very good jobs compared to native american who have lost any credit to alcohol and are not very useful in the america`s economy or culture.

RECALL INFORMATION
Feb 13---Bio Claire recalls Natural Bio-vegetal Activator BODY LOTION---Ireland

Manufacturer: See Below


Product: Home

Start Date: 2009-02-13 End Date: 2009-03-13


Product: Lightening body lotion without hydroquinone – Natural Bio-vegetal Activator

Brand: Bio Claire

Type/number of model: P:05/08 E:05/11 082657 “S3”

Description: White 8” (200ml) high container with white screw-top lid.

Country of origin: Ivory Coast

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.06% of hydroquinone.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.

I had chemical peel done to remove moskitos bite while on vacation I don't know about it lightening the skin though

OTC
Dr. Palmers (minimal)
Ultra Glow(mininal)
Herbalinn fairness cream (not a scam, did work and brighten skin for two-weeks. Expensive with use, did not maintain)
Jiaoli(dark spots only)
20% monobenzone from .net (1st order worked great! But they ripped me off the second time I ordered by not sending it at all!)
Currently: dilluted 15% monobenzone


I know that a lot of people have tried mono and have had terrible results with it. I think most for the people are very dark to begin with and it irritates their skin. I am two shade lighter than Mariah Carey and I have had no problem. I had faint melasma and freckles that I am successfully lightening.
Yes there is great deal of peeling and effort, but if you aren't allergic or sensitive, and want it bad enough, you have to grin and bare.

Adding: sorry, obviously the only OTC creams were the Dr. Palmers and Ultra Glow.

I'm using a combination of monobenzone and HQ 20%, that has worked well for me

Lighterrr, do you think I should do Mono as well??

im using a combination of monobenzone and HQ 20%, that has worked well for me

First of all, I am NATIVE AMERICAN. I only answer this because I get treated like "black" everywhere I go because my skin is dark. That is the ONLY reason. I actually have Native/Hispanic features. My fellow Choctaw INDIANS tell me that that is probably why Black men can't keep their filthy sleazy hands off me, because I am, and look, Indian but they think all dark skin is "black" and thus, "theirs" to paw all over and never take NO for an answer...

Monobenzone works. The only problem is it is prohibitively EXPENSIVE. I got some, one little tube of it for about $80, the pharmacy took like three months to get it ordered (there is only one place in all of Canada and its counterpart in the States, that manufactures the stuff) and because of that horrendous price, I haven't been able to afford any more of it. It did, however, start to work, that much I can tell. I can also tell that if I had used like 40% or 60% concentration I would have seen more results even from that tiny little tube.

So, as someone who is sick and tired of being treated like something she is NOT everywhere I go, this stuff is worth it. Worth working my fingers to the bone for enough money to get more of it, that is.

For someone who is a dark-skinned Native American or Latina but who is OK with being treated like "African" instead with all the negative cultural assumptions that goes with all of that, then, no, Monobenzone would not be worth it.

And as for "danger" - how can there be any danger factor associated with getting the "right" colour skin to get a job in the fields of Math, Science, Computers, or Law...a JOB that will pay for the insurance needed to go to the dermatologist for the SUNSCREEN that will be all you will really need for the rest of your life, anyway....!

All this depends on why you need lighter skin. If you are Native or Latina and OK with being treated like something you are culturally and ethnically NOT, with all the negative implications that always go with it, then, use Hydroquinone or Kojic Acid or something weaker.

If you are being treated like crap and not getting the job you'd like, it isn't your skin color, it's YOU! I know plenty of dark black people with good paying jobs and healthy fulfilling lives. Perhaps your lack of intelligence and crappy attitude is what's keeping you back in life. I'm brown and VERY happy, sucks to be you I guess.:rolleyes:

pkennedy1990, you must really feel highly of yourself, what makes you think that there is a positive outlook on Native Americans, afterall you are drunks and could not even hold on to you own land! What makes you think that black men want you, this must be a desire of yours, because I don't know many black men that like Native American women, maybe Latin American women, but not native american women, as far as I know native americans are not attractive at all. So maybe your problem is not that you are dark, but because you are just plain unattractive, I think maybe you should also consider plastic surgery while you are working on the "perfect skin color", because if you are light and ugly, it means nothing.
Oh and by the way I am a beautiful, proud black women with a great job, and Oh by the way, maybe you should stop drinking and get an education, then maybe, you will get that job in Math, Science, Computers, or Law.. and as for being treated like "African," I would rather be treated that way, then like a "Native," and also, don't put yourself in the category of latinos, because they are naturally beautiful no matter what shade they are.

I'm rethinking sharing any knowledge on this board. This is unacceptable. Why try to offend an entire group of people to get your point across? The person who posted that atrocity above is just one person with a screwed up mindset and doesn't speak for ALL Natives. To make ugly remarks about an entire group of people based on one loser is wrong, period.

If you are being treated like crap and not getting the job you'd like, it isn't your skin color, it's YOU! I know plenty of dark black people with good paying jobs and healthy fulfilling lives. Perhaps your lack of intelligence and crappy attitude is what's keeping you back in life. I'm brown and VERY happy, sucks to be you I guess.:rolleyes:

SERIOUSLY! Look at the way she sounds when she talks! Obnoxious...

Can you please email the information to me... I'm african american and very interested.

Thank you,

Karen

[email protected]

seriously! Look at the way she sounds when she talks! Obnoxious....

Lmao

SO SEXY Don't DO MONO, use HQ it works best and you won't end up with white spots

tootie I have used this regimin and it worked well for me

1.) kojic acid soap wash body 2X daily
2.) hq 20% mixed with movate used for 2 weeks got 2 shades lighter from usage
3.) continued with hq 20% till I reached my desired colour

I now maintain my colour by using

1.) hq 5% 3 times a week
2.) retina cream apply twice daily
3.) take vitamin c and gluthathione pills

may try injections but have not worked up the courage to do so yet


good luck

Hq from mono.net do not work... dont get duped by sellers!

So sad how someone can market mono as the best thing she's ever used with no problems when everyone else was having disfigured skin.. and then when mono.net comes out wit hq.. now all of a sudden mono's bad and hq's the best thing ever.. seriously sad...

Don't GET DUPED PEOPLE..!

I have used hq FROM MONO.NET and I can guarantee you that it doesn't work.. its not real hq!

I have used hq FROM MONO.NET and i can guarentee you that it doesnt work..its not real hq !!

Disagree

disagree

I am a Kelly Roland complexion... would this work for me or would it just be weird?

I am a newbie... I am researching brightners, lightners, whiteners... initially due to the scarring form my acne & the bill.

Blackskin, I can only let you know what has worked for me, I have used highb hq with really good results, I of course used a whitening soap in combination with the cream, now to maintain my colour I still use hq a few times weekly with retin a and whitening pills

I have used hq FROM MONO.NET and i can guarentee you that it doesnt work..its not real hq !!

Chandani, can I ask you what works for you?

blackskin, i can only let you know what has worked for me, i have used highb hq with really good results, i of course used a whitening soap in combination with the cream, now to maintain my colour i still use hq a few times weekly with retin a and whitening pills

Lighterrr... I DO appreciate you.Thank you!

Can I ask you the product names.

I am not familiar w/ the dialog/ terms...
What is 'Highb' & what pills are safe to use(the name of the pills) if you would please.

Hey if you are looking to make African american friend around the world.. where can I go my friend suggested african america friends (http://www.allafricanet.com)

hey if you are looking to make African american friend around the world..where can I go my friend suggested african america friends (http://www.allafricanet.com)

Ummm what:eek:

Lol @ lighterrr

hey if you are looking to make African american friend around the world..where can I go my friend suggested african america friends (http://www.allafricanet.com)

What the hell?? :eek:

For lalagirl, what are you using?

Who's lalal

lalagirl had previously been on this forum and hse had some good ideas. Can you help me?

the 6% i got, like i said i dont want to advertise so if you want to know just send me an message or let me know and we can speak in private. Im a dark-skinned african american. not burnt. but i have a carribean/native american complexion I can't describe my complexion and compare it to a celeb because not alot of people have my complexion. my face has many different colors on it. very dark on my forehead and cheeks. when i was done with the 2oz cream for the face and neck were completely even from what i remember. The 6% that i used on my body lightened me really fast i saw a difference in a week. but i just started to use it again today so i have to start over and i look foward to the results. The 6% comes in 2oz and 4oz. i always order the 2oz because as u may imagine they are very expensive. As long as you dont over do the 2oz it prob last a month the 4oz maybe a little longer. I found out you can order there stuff over the phone..so if u are interested let me know. I also know of a skin spa in los angeles and the facial lightened me about 3 shades immediately. they have other locations in california and i think one in georgia. When you are ready...contact me

Hey girl where can I get the hq cream and the spa that lightened u 3 shades - I'm a dark skin girl and want to be like beyonce help I would really appreciate it

Can someone PM me the source for HQ 6%.. Real Sweets space is maxed out.. THANK YOU!

Can someone PM me the source for HQ 6%.. ?Real Sweets space is maxed out .. THANK YOU!

I know of 4% premixed, but any higher you can try making your own recipe with a higher percentage of Hq if you like.

Hey PinkMoscato, did you ever get where to buy the hydroquinone 6%

Can someone PM me the source for HQ 6%.. ?Real Sweets space is maxed out .. THANK YOU!

Did you ever get to find out where to purchase the hydroquinone 6%