Hi everyone, I've been reading the threads here and it's weird how 50/50 of people are saying that MONOBENZONE work, whereas the other half says it's bad?

I would like to become pale. I am medium-brown. I'm kind of interested at monobenzone, or herballin.

Anyone here ever try either one, or both? What are your results, especially those people who have been using them for many years now?

Don't know about years I used it for like six months.. hasn't worked for me... but then again I think most lightening sites products suck that's the sole reaosn..


You should get it prescription I guess.. that's legitimate and no vendor can dare tweak or dilut the products with fillers...

Please whatever you do, do not order from Herbal Inn, I have considered this option. I have read many people using their products and every single last one of them was a disaster. There is actually no such thing as "benzyl arbutin" and the possibility of it lightening is close to none.

Hi everyone, I've been reading the threads here and it's weird how 50/50 of people are saying that MONOBENZONE work, whereas the other half says it's bad?

Monobenzone does work; and yes, anything can be bad if used improperly or past your limit. Of course, the definition of 'work' in this case is that it does lighten your skin. When using new substances, it's always best to test it out first very lightly, or try similar products first. Most people that have used monobenzone and failed, used it as if they had vitiligo, or weren't patient enough to research/figure out the correct amount that wouldn't harm their threshold.

If monobenzone itself isn't a proper solution for your skin type, by following these procedures, you ensure that you don't confront yourself with irreversible or majorly noticeable effects.

Monobenzone does work; and yes, anything can be bad if used improperly or past your limit. Of course, the definition of 'work' in this case is that it does lighten your skin. When using new substances, it's always best to test it out first very lightly, or try similar products first. Most people that have used monobenzone and failed, used it as if they had vitiligo, or weren't patient enough to research/figure out the correct amount that wouldn't harm their threshold.

In the event that monobenzone itself isn't a proper solution for your skin type, by following these procedures, you ensure that you don't confront yourself with irreversible or majorly noticeable effects.

Thanks lilgreg. Are you a monobenzone user? If so, how has it lightened your skin? I'm deathly afraid of getting zebra patches. I don't want to make it obvious that I'm doing it, especially with my parents

Please whatever you do, do not order from Herbal Inn, I have considered this option. I have read many people using their products and every single last one of them was a disaster. There is actually no such thing as "benzyl arbutin" and the possiblity of it lightening is close to none.

I wanted to order tthat too actually. But the website looked very unprofessional. However, could it be because you didn't use it enough or you had been impatient with it and stopped using it diligently?

dont know about years i used it for like six months .. hasnt worked for me ... but then again i think most lightening sites products suck thats the sole reaosn ..


you should get it prescription i guess.. thats legitimate and no vendor can dare tweak or dilut the products with fillers...

If only I could get prescription, I definitely would! However, I don't have vitiligo

I never purchased the benzyl arbutin from Herbal Inn, although I was very close to buying it last year. There are so many horror stories and changes with their site and products, and then I did a search on how effective benzyl arbutin was, in the end I felt it wasn't worth the risk for buying it with a big price tag and little amount being sent.

thanks lilgreg. are you a monobenzone user? if so, how has it lightened your skin? I'm deathly afraid of getting zebra patches. I don't wanna make it obvious that I'm doing it, especially with my parents
I'm actually a current user of both monobenzone and Alpha Arbutin, both in lower concentrations. If you're aiming towards a steady and gradual skin lightening, you're required to use VERY little dilutes of any major skin lightener. The less you use, the less you get lighter; however, after a while you may notice major but solid differences just as tanned people lose tans overtime.

On a side note, I'd say that anything that doesn't have a scientific proper name (such as "Benzyl Arbutin") most likely doesn't work. As soon as (Alpha) Arbutin was discovered, it was 'patented', the same way any other chemical with a solid molecular structure (regardless of effectiveness) is.

From Herbalinn:
"Herbal Inn progressively reduces melanocyte size once the active permanent ingredient, benzylarbutin, has successfully targeted the "dermis", the deep layer of the skin where melanin (dark pigmentation) is produced."

- As stated above, no Arbutin compound works by "reducing the melanocyte size". You can't change the shape or size of ANY cell, unless you had some sort of cancer or genetic mutation. As far as I can see, the name was made up, as was how it works. It's funny how this site and a few others that DNS pool to each other seem to be the only providers of this active.

Well said Lilgreg... I going to start calling you Biggreg :cool:, do you work in the field of science or a science major?

That is true, the size of the cells can not be changed. I remember also reading that we all contain the same number of melanocytes regardless of our skin color, correct?

Hay I have one question , when I blend mono and almond oil togther in blender , its becam warm ,it could be harmful??

Haha ;)

I'm actually going to major in engineering, but I'd say I have enough experience and knowledge in biology to major in that. And yes, we all happen to have the same number of melanocytes, just different levels of activity (low basal levels of melanogenesis) due to our body's natural genetic makeup of ancestry and centuries (if not more) of natural selection. (Also a major reason Monobenzone is flawed and "dangerous".) Newer research seems to hypothesize that melanin production is also under hormonal control; with various races producing more or less MCH and ACTH peptides.


hay i hav one question , wen i blend mono and almond oil togther in blender , its becam warm ,it could be harmful ???
Whenever you blend a substance, it generally becomes warmer due to energy transfer. Heat may affect the overall effectiveness of Monobenzone, but I'd say unless it's above 86-90 degrees Fahrenheit (30 C), it should remain in good condition.

Yeah I new you were a science genius. I love to read about science but I'm no science genius... lol, but I'm more of a computer geek. Well, I know you'll do well in engineering or science.