As I have trolled this forum in search of "the miracle cream" or "the miracle solution," I have learned tons of things not to do, but have also seen some spamming/advertising, unresearched arguments, and no pictures to prove said claims. Luckily I found an article that I hope that many of you will find useful, because like me, I am sure that so many of you are still searching for REAL ANSWERS.

IMO I think I will go with a kojic acid and licorice extract regimen in addition to my 4% HQ Tri-Luma since this article proves these 3 ingredients have proven effective. My motive? Post-acne scars and an uneven tone all-over my body plus a darker stomach post-pregnancy. Of course I will share any positive and negative results once I figure out a regimen, but for now, Does anyone know of an effective solution that contains licorice extract BESIDES BIO CLAIR?

My apoligies! The link to the article is as follows:

Skin Lightening and Depigmenting Agents: - eMedicine (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1068091-overview)

MY APOLIGIES! THE LINK TO THE ARTICLE IS AS FOLLOWS:

Skin Lightening and Depigmenting Agents: - eMedicine (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1068091-overview)

It'sANewDay, thanks for this as well as the thread. I am liking the combination of hq 4% and kojic acid. I haven't used arbutin and mequinol yet, but hope to later in the future. Are you still using licorice extract as well?

Almost none of them state what % licorice extract they contain, so I buy my own in liquid form in the dropper bottles from Puritan.

And mix it into whatever cream/lotion I'm using at da moment.

How well does the licorice work and what percentage do you use?
How long did it take for you to notice lightening?

What is the diferrence between Lustra and Tri-Luma? Anyone used both?

Never mind, I found this in the article that "it's a new day" posted. I guess I should've kept reading.
(Tri-Luma is a popular combination skin-lightening agent that contains 0.01% fluocinolone, 4% hydroquinone, and 0.05% tretinoin in a cream formulation.)
THanks
Great Article!

Don't you need prescribtion for TriLuma? Fluocinolone a steroid?

I guess not, here's one site I found. I've never ordered from them before, they seem to be quite expensive. I'm still looking for other sites that may sell cheaper. It seems that this is a pretty expensive ointment though. I liked this one so far because (supposedly) owned by a licensed esthitician and it's the only place I found under 100 dollars so far.
Skin-careonline
If anyone uses Triluma and get it cheaper can you please tell us where to buy?

I was originally looking for lustra, but I guess Triluma is a lot more effective?

I guess not, here's one site i found. I've never ordered from them before, they seem to be quite expensive. I'm still looking for other sites that may sell cheaper. It seems that this is a pretty expensive ointment though. I liked this one so far b/c (supposedly) owned by a licensed esthitician and it's the only place I found under 100 dollars so far.
skin-careonline
If anyone uses Triluma and get it cheaper can you please tell us where to buy?

I was originally looking for lustra, but I guess Triluma is a lot more effective?

The generic hq and tretinoin brands will lighten just as well also and are much cheaper. That is what I'm using. Yes fluocinolone is a topical steroid used for redness, inflammation, and swelling from the hq and retin-a. But, in my opinion shea butter, vaseline, (and I'm sure others) work well for me with redness and inflammation.

How well does the licorice work and what percentage do you use?
How long did it take for you to notice lightening?


Yes please do tell because I was just thinking about doing this as well

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