Hey guys,
I started using hydroquinone in a very high percentage like last week. I have been applying it every morning and evening as a part of my skin whitening regimen, but I also apply it randomly throughout the day if I have time. I also use kojic acid soap once a day... Since I started using the high %, my skin has gotten very dark:mad:... Im trying to tell myself that this is just the start of the skin whitening process and it's going to get better, but at the same time, I realize that I'm not peeling or anything so I feel like I'm digging myself more into the whole... I am determined to keep going no matter what I see right now, but was wondering if there is any other better way out with fast results... Or is anyone else using a high % and noticing similar results as me?

Hey guys,
I started using hydroquinone in a very high percentage like last week. I have been applying it every morning and evening as a part of my skin whitening regimen, but I also apply it randomly throughout the day if I have time. I also use kojic acid soap once a day... Since I started using the high %, my skin has gotten very dark:mad:... Im trying to tell myself that this is just the start of the skin whitening process and it's gonna get better, but at the same time, I realize that i'm not peeling or anything so i feel like im digging myself more into the whole... I am determined to keep going no matter what i see right now, but was wondering if there is any other better way out with fast results... Or is anyone else using a high % and noticing similar results as me?

I've been using hq40% for the past month on my body. Lightened about two shades so far I think.I haven't peeled either although a little bit of my neck did burn:mad:.. I mix my hq with some halog cream on my palm and rub it on my body twice a day. Just added the hot movate gel to the mix... I've lightened about two shades so far.. to get better results.. u should try using your hq with something else... a lot of people who start using hq usually get darker during the first week and then lighter... stick it out and see how it goes..

I just recently mixed my tretinion cream into the hydroquinone 40%, hopefully that helps... I hope I start seeing lightening real soon, because all I see until now is darkening like crazy, and everyone in my family is asking me, "whats wrong with u, ur getting super dark..." I'm using the same percent for my face and body, because my face is darker than my body. I am going to get some Movate cream and add that to the mix as well...

i just recently mixed my tretinion cream into the hydroquinone 40%, hopefully that helps... i hope i start seeing lightening real soon, because all i see until now is darkening like crazy, and everyone in my family is askin me, "whats wrong with u, ur getting super dark..." im using the same percent for my face and body, because my face is darker than my body. I am gonna get some Movate cream and add that to the mix as well...

NEVER mix two creams together and store it. It reduces the potency and strength of both creams. The best thing to do is mix it in your palm together every time before each use.

NEVER mix two creams together and store it. It reduces the potency and strength of both creams. the best thing to do is mix it in ur palm together every time before each use.

Great advice chica:) if you want a peel add lemon to your cream

I didn't get darker when I used HQ. I actually got lighter about one shade in my face. But, my HQ was mixed with retin-a.

I didn't get darker when I used HQ. I actually got lighter about one shade in my face. But, my HQ was mixed with retin-a.

Yeah retina does work very well with lightening:)

I didn't know that mixing two creams is going to mess up their strengths and stuff, I think it's too late now because I have a big jar that's already mixed. I hope it still works for me though... I'm still continuing to get dark, I do see little lighter spots on my face beneath my dark skin. I want to get white like right now or see some positive affect on my face sometime soon.

i didn't know that mixing two creams is gonna mess up their strengths and stuff, i think it's too late now because i have a big jar thats already mixed. i hope it still works for me tho... im still continuing to get dark, i do see lil lighter spots on my face beneath my dark skin. I wanna get white like right now or see some positive affect on my face sometime soon.

The darkening is annoying but just try to stick it thought the fresh skin you see below will be up and running in no time

Okay, stop, right now! You've only been using it for like a week so the damage can be reversed.

Hydroquinone should not cause darkening.

Points to keep in mind:

1. Where did you get your HQ from? Monobenzone.net is spam. Are you sure it's legit?
2. Hydroquinone after mixing can OXIDISE. And since you put it in a jar, it's pretty much gone. You need to contain it in one of those moisutizer bottles, and squeeze it until the cream reaches the hole once you're done, just to make sure that there is no air.
3. Are you avoiding the sun and using a good sunblock when you leave the house? Hydroquinone was once used for TANNING creams because of its darkening properties... give your skin a break then go back once the darkening subsides.

Hyperpigmentation can also be the result of allergic reaction, take soothing agents and avoid the sun.. The skin will peel eventually. I hope..

Corrections: Hydroquinone will oxidise when exposed to air.
And monobenzone.net is SCAM not spam... where did you get your HQ? Garden of Wisdom? A photography store?

corrections: Hydroquinone will oxidise when exposed to air.
And monobenzone.net is SCAM not spam... where did you get your HQ? Garden of Wisdom? A photography store?

Why do u say monobenzone.net is a scam? Did u get scammed by them?

corrections: Hydroquinone will oxidise when exposed to air.
And monobenzone.net is SCAM not spam... where did you get your HQ? Garden of Wisdom? A photography store?

Also if hydroquinone oxidise when its exposed to air then it wouldn't work at all no matter what type of container you keep it in right? You expose it to air when you apply it to your skin. That doesn't make sense to me.

Well I did get it from the site that you mentioned, I couldn't find any other places that would sell higher than 4%. The way they sent it to me was in jars, kind of like the peanut butter jars only white... I didn't really know what else to do, I read mixed reviews about them, I didn't know who to trust so I just ordered it from them... I was thinking about getting a photography hq, but I don't know how to mix it into a cream! So unless someone can tell me how to mix my own hq or a legitimate place to purchase hq over 4%, I'm going to continue using the stuff that I have... I spent the money I might as well use it now. Ill definitely look up more info on the oxidation thing, but thanks for the warning.

well i did get it from the site that u mentioned, i couldn't find any other places that would sell higher than 4%. the way they sent it to me was in jars, kind of like the peanut butter jars only white... I didn't really know what else to do, i read mixed reviews about them, i didn't know who to trust so i just ordered it from them... i was thinking about getting a photography hq, but i don't know how to mix it into a cream! so unless someone can tell me how to mix my own hq or a legitimate place to purchase hq over 4%, im gonna continue using the stuff that i have... i spent the money i might as well use it now. ill definately look up more info on the oxidation thing, but thanks for the warning.

Good luck with your skin "darkener" then.
Seriously, though stop before it's too late. I know the rush and I know the feeling, I've been wanting to be light my whole life, but using fake products will not bring real results (if any).

Mixing hydroquinone is EASY. It's very dissolvable into water.. or alcohol (hand sanitizer). Mix: 10% alcohol, 10% aloe vera, 10-20% hydroquinone.

Stir them in a cup, make sure the cup is inside a bowl of hot water to add heat.
Stirr and mix.
Add a lot moisturizer
Mix then put it in a blender (any blender). Click on "puree" or "liquify" and leave it for 5-7 minutes, it will be liquid. Use a proper container (dark color so no light can come through) and put in a fridge.

Come back to it after 24 hours, and you got your cream! :)

Are you serious, it's that easy?? I spent hours trying to find a realistic way to make the hydroquinone cream and didn't really come up with any that were written in regular english... they were all like chemistry and pharmacist language. Ill definitely try to make the hq cream myself, but I have one other question... when I search for photography hydroquinone, I get one that comes up for like 6 bucks, would that work?? Or is there any that you can recommend?

are u serious, its that easy??? i spent hours tryin to find a realistic way to make the hydroquinone cream and didn't really come up with any that were written in regular english... they were all like chemistry and pharmacist language. ill definetly try to make the hq cream myself, but i have one other question... when i search for photography hydroquinone, i get one that comes up for like 6 bucks, would that work??? or is there any that u can recommend?

Hey can you pm me with your link? I know one photography store but I'm not sure.. I'll link u to my source. I will also explain other things.

OK check your messeges, I just sent you the link

Hey people can you get me on board for the photography hq or whatever too.. I'm planning to start hq also now... am losing my patience with everything else...

also if hydroquinone oxidise when its exposed to air then it wouldn't work at all no matter what type of container you keep it in right? you expose it to air when you apply it to your skin. that doesnt make sense to me.

It probably wouldn't get messed up if you had it exposed for a short period. If you leave it out for a long time it would. It also gets messed up if it is in a transparent container. That happens to a lot of chemicals like peroxide. That's why it comes in a brown bottle. I read this on wikipedia:
Hydroquinone can be an unstable ingredient in cosmetic formulations. When exposed to air or sunlight it can turn a strange shade of brown. Therefore, when you are considering a hydroquinone product, it must be packaged in a non-transparent container that minimizes light and air exposure. Hydroquinone products packaged in jars are not recommended because they become ineffective shortly after opening.

it probably wouldn't get messed up if you had it exposed for a short period of time. if you leave it out for a long time it would. it also gets messed up if it is in a transparent container. that happens to a lot of chemicals like peroxide. that's why it comes in a brown bottle. i read this on wikipedia:
Hydroquinone can be an unstable ingredient in cosmetic formulations. When exposed to air or sunlight it can turn a strange shade of brown. Therefore, when you are considering a hydroquinone product, it must be packaged in a non-transparent container that minimizes light and air exposure. Hydroquinone products packaged in jars are not recommended because they become ineffective shortly after opening.


OK thanks for clearing that up!

I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to my question... is it OK to mix the hydroquinone powder to any cream purchased that already contains 2% hydroquinone? I was thinking of just adding more powder to the cream I have and then keep it in hot water until it dissolves rather than making my own cream...

If you add the HQ powder to your cream and place it in hot water it will oxidise and turn bron because of the change in temperature and become brown. The crystals of HQ will probably not all dissolve and you will end with a cream that has a gritty consistency and will irritate your skin.

I meant it will turn brown.

Oh OK thanks, I guess ill get everything together and try to make my own cream... I need more information though as far as how much temperature were suppose to put the hydroquinone as well as the other stuff...

Anyone used hydroquinone liquid rather than powder, or anyone know where I can get some powder in the UK?

The photography hydroquinone will work to make your own cream, but I don't have any info on the liquid hq...

the photography hydroquinone will work to make ur own cream, but i don't have any info on the liquid hq...

wannabwhite, do you know where in the UK I can get the photographyhydroquinone?

TIA

Where can I get genuine mono to purchase.

No I really don't know specifically for uk, but you can do a Google search and see if any one of the companies deliver to uk...

As far as mono, if you type in monobenzone on Google search, it's the very first site that comes up... I purchased hq from them, my hq didn't show any results even yet and I have been using it for about a month... maybe their mono might work better. I really can't tell you for sure, because I'm still trying to figure out if there hq is ever going to work... I kind of feel like I wasted my money, maybe I shoould just try to be more patient... I have never tried mono, because I'm scared to try it after I read all the horror stories, but let me know how it goes for you...

No girl don't order from them again, I ordered from them and received a brown watery mess, try mixing your own cream that's what I'm going to do!!

as far as mono, if you type in monobenzone on google search, its the very first site that comes up... i purchased hq from them, my hq didn't show any results even yet and i have been using it for about a month... maybe their mono might work better. i really can't tell you for sure, because im still tryin to figure out if there hq is ever gonna work... i kinda feel like i wasted my money, maybe i shoould just try to be more patient...i have never tried mono, because im scared to try it after i read all the horror stories, but let me know how it goes for you...

I haven't been seeing great results with my hq either and I have been mixing it with all kinds of products lol... I think the hq from mono only works if you mix it with other things and even then it doesn't work fast enough.. waste of money if you ask me.. once I'm done with the cream I'm not ordering anymore..

yazter?
Why do u think mono net is a scam?

U don't order your HQ from them? Who do u order from?
I ve heard different things about them I'd like your opinion.

Yea I decided that once I'm done with these pplz creams I'm not ordering any more either. I rather experiment and try to make my own cream and get some results, than spend money on something I'm not getting any results with.

Yes mono may be scam cause I just got my order of hydroquinone in mailed and it was exactly what krazycee07 a mess a watery pink brown mess eww... I just emailed them and demanding my money back... I ordered hydroquinone from a legit company here in the states and it looked nothing like what mono.net sent. And it work wonders on me.. I wish the company still sold it... but they no longer sell it here... I'm so disppointed in that mono website sending me crap look like a kid whip it up...

Girl yea mines was also browinsh pinkish watery mess... I called them and asked why they have the hydroquinone in jars and they were like that's just the way package it... and when I asked that all the hydroquinone probably oxidized, and the brown color prooves that, she was like "actually it doesn't oxidize that quickly, i think it works even better when its brown in color..." I was like no, that's not what I read when I researched about this product... I don't know what to say anymore, all I know is I got scammed and I ordered like $200 dollars worth... I used the cream very regularly, like I stated once in the evening and once in the morning and throughout the day when I get a chance... but I have not seen even 1 shade of difference on my skin, wait I take that back, I probably went like 2 shades darker then what I started with... and I know yazter warned me, but I guess I had to learn it the hard way because I wanted to test it myself and see if it works for me or not...

Oh my god, guess what guys? I went onto monobenzone.net, and it looks like the site got shut down or something! I can't even dispute the whole transaction on paypal right now because it's been over the 45 days already. I just filled a dispute for the part of the payment that was arranged at a later date... I hope I get my money back, because I'm freakin furious!

Wow sorry to ear about all your bad expereinces but mine has not been the same, I'm still maintaining from their hq mixture

Sorry to hear about your expereinces, I used their produts with great results and I have not had a problem with any of their creams, sometimes it takess time to lighten and you got to be ready to see it through, well I am still maintaing on their products now.

Hey guys,
I started using hydroquinone in a very high percentage like last week. I have been applying it every morning and evening as a part of my skin whitening regimen, but I also apply it randomly throughout the day if I have time. I also use kojic acid soap once a day... Since I started using the high %, my skin has gotten very dark:mad:... Im trying to tell myself that this is just the start of the skin whitening process and it's gonna get better, but at the same time, I realize that i'm not peeling or anything so i feel like im digging myself more into the whole... I am determined to keep going no matter what i see right now, but was wondering if there is any other better way out with fast results... Or is anyone else using a high % and noticing similar results as me?

It probably not hydroquinone... use bio claire... and mix the oil and cream together.. you'll get results.. bio claire cream and oil...

I got the messy stuff also. I tried it w/ retin a. it did nothing. I told them. They sent me a different mix free of charge( I paid postage)
40% pink creamy. I saw a diffrence in the inside on my arms. The lighterr area get lighterr first. Translation: it's slow acting which means a lot of money unless u mix it yourself to make it stronger.

Good luck with your skin "darkener" then.
Seriously, though stop before it's too late. I know the rush and I know the feeling, I've been wanting to be light my whole life, but using fake products will not bring real results (if any).

Mixing hydroquinone is EASY. It's very dissolvable into water.. or alchol (hand sanitizer). mix: 10% alcohol, 10% aloe vera, 10-20% hydroquinone.

stir them in a cup, make sure the cup is inside a bowl of hot water to add heat.
stirr and mix.
add a lot moisturizer
mix then put it in a blender (any blender). Click on "puree" or "liquify" and leave it for 5-7 minutes, it will be liquid. use a proper container (dark color so no light can come through) and put in a fridge.

Hi, can you please add some slower details to this? For the percentages, can you give those ingredients in tsp or gms? That would be so helpful! Also, did you use aloe vera gel or juice? There is a big difference in the feel. And when you say add a lot of moisturizer, does that mean you added it to the prior mix while it was still being heated or after it was cooled or what? Sorry for the questions but I don't want to waste my hydroquinone crystals I just got and I really want a stable recipe I can make over and over that works. Also, did you add any retin a or lactic cream to this? Thanks so much! (hey I know others wanted to ask all this too so I'll take the heat and be the bad guy! Lol)

Let me just add this for clarity. I did first try dissolving the crystals in glycerine like someone suggested and added that to a cream and when that didn't work I saw another post that said they used it as a serum from just dissolving it in glcerine, then using cream separately. Has anyone tried this? Its strong but they said it worked.

Let me just add this for clarity. I did first try dissolving the crystals in glycerine like someone suggested and added that to a cream and when that didnt work I saw another post that said they used it as a serum from just dissolving it in glcerine, then using cream separately. Has anyone tried this? Its strong but they said it worked.

Yesitlee, why not try diluting the Hq in ethanol alcohol since that is a common ingredient in cosmetics when it comes to dilution. Dilute in a dark container only, prevent contamination with other ingredients in the beginning and try to decrease light and air exposure as much as possible to prevent oxidation. Use a tight lid to cover, then after diluted add your cremes, water, and the other ingredients. Thoroughly blend. Use a bottle with pump instead of a jar.

Do not carry on well that's my opionin.

hi, can you please add some slower details to this? For the percentages, can you give those ingredients in tsp or gms? That would be so helpful! Also, did you use aloe vera gel or juice? There is a big difference in the feel. And when you say add a lot of moisturizer, does that mean you added it to the prior mix while it was still being heated or after it was cooled or what? Sorry for the questions but I dont want to waste my hydroquinone crystals I just got and I really want a stable recipe I can make over and over that works. Also, did you add any retin a or lactic cream to this? Thanks so much! (hey I know others wanted to ask all this too so I'll take the heat and be the bad guy! lol)
Golden, thank you so much for that! I did add it to the alcohol, which I also saw on another site, that this can be found in most hand sanitizers. It dissolved very well and after it cooled to warm, I added it Nadinola and it turned out great! I will need to find more moisturizer to add to it though since I dissolved a full tsp in the alcohol and that would be about 20% HQ concentration for the alcohol I used, about 64 ml or one small bottle. I didn't want it that high but I didn't research the concentration until after and now I don't want to waste. I will also try adding the Palmers Fade Serum with the Kojic and the RA .1% when I get them as well as this seems to be a very workable combo on the other forum. Will keep updating! You guys are a wealth of good help.

Uh.. SouthAf, what does that mean?

Golden, thank you so much for that! I did add it to the alcohol, which I also saw on another site, that this can be found in most hand sanitizers. It dissolved very well and after it cooled to warm, I added it Nadinola and it turned out great! I will need to find more moisturizer to add to it though since I dissolved a full tsp in the alcohol and that would be about 20% HQ concentration for the alcohol I used, about 64 ml or one small bottle. I didnt want it that high but I didnt research the concentration til after and now I dont want to waste. I will also try adding the Palmers Fade Serum with the Kojic and the RA .1% when I get them as well as this seems to be a very workable combo on the other forum. Will keep updating! You guys are a wealth of good help.

uh..SouthAf, what does that mean??



The only way to learn to compound and formulate is by practice, no need to limit yourself. I am interested in doing so within a month or 2, but what some do not understand is that every precaution should be taken, properly measured, and what each chemical and ingredient does and how it interacts with the other ingredients used.

What type of alcohol did you use? Did you see any browning of color? If not, then it may have not oxidized which is a positive thing. Honestly, I wouldn't use 20% Hq on the skin as that is way too strong and will eventually damage and burn the skin and may permanently damage it.

Only needed is 4-5% Hq to receive great results, you should try diluting it much further, another plus with diluting it further is that you will have more product that will last you longer, please do not use 20% hq as is..

Thanks Golden, you are truly the life blood of this forum. You are so right, the compound I made is very strong so I will definitely wait and add it to more cream. Actually, the Nadinola that I bought had a free jar of Shea cream attached to it and it is VERY good, but I think I will need at least a full 12-16 oz more to make it the 6%. I used a prescription 6% HQ plus .1% RA in the past and it absolutely WORKED! So I want to duplicate this if possible. My doc died so I am now trying to compound myself to save the funds. I have already created the perfect sunscreen by duplicating the amazing Melashade since I already make my own mineral cosmetics. I had all the ingredients for the best sunblock on hand: the Titanium and pure Zinc oxide which are the main ingredients in the best sunblocks. This has worked well for me and my family that I make it for, we absolutely hate the sun effects, so I will add it to my lightening routine.
I just heard of a great moisture cream on the other forum, the Carotein? Has anybody here used that? It almost sounds like a miracle lotion for those of us that lighten!

thanks Golden, you are truly the life blood of this forum. You are so right, the compound I made is very strong so I will definitely wait and add it to more cream. Actually, the Nadinola that I bought had a free jar of Shea cream attached to it and it is VERY good, but I think I will need at least a full 12-16 oz more to make it the 6%. I used a prescription 6% HQ plus .1% RA in the past and it absolutely WORKED! so I want to duplicate this if possible. My doc died so I am now trying to compound myself to save the funds. I have already created the perfect sunscreen by duplicating the amazing Melashade since I already make my own mineral cosmetics. I had all the ingredients for the best sunblock on hand: the Titanium and pure Zinc oxide which are the main ingredients in the best sunblocks. This has worked well for me and my family that I make it for, we absolutely hate the sun effects, so I will add it to my lightening routine.
I just heard of a great moisture cream on the other forum, the Carotein? Has anybody here used that? It almost sounds like a miracle lotion for those of us that lighten!

Yes, I have heard Carotein Nourishing and Fairness Cream and that it is a good exfoliating AHA lotion. I am looking for this product too so to add it to my regimen. That's good that your making your own sunblock? Very nice. What is the spf for yours?

Hi Golden, here is a link I found from the other site for the cream. I think the correct one has to be the Carotein Fairness Cream not the lotion.[URL="http://xtremebeauty.net/index.http://xtremebeauty.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_49&products_id=100&zenid=65ed62df6d06e9ee0b0cf6cd31c75d93[/URL]
For the sunblock, it is spf 80. But all I did was duplicate the Melashade. I googled the ingredients of several best selling sunblocks and I happened to have all their ingredients. I can see how a good sunblock would help your skin get back to its natural color. I use it year round. One thing I just found is that some are saying the Carotein works so well, that they would only use one or the other of the RA, not both. And that is how well it exfoliates! I plan on looking around at some of the beauty supply shops here first to see if I can find it quickly before I order online.

hi Golden, here is a link I found from the other site for the cream. I think the correct one has to be the Carotein Fairness Cream not the lotion.[URL="http://xtremebeauty.net/index.http://xtremebeauty.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_49&products_id=100&zenid=65ed62df6d06e9ee0b0cf6cd31c75d93[/URL]
For the sunblock, it is spf 80. But all I did was duplicate the Melashade. I googled the ingredients of several best selling sunblocks and I happened to have all their ingredients. I can see how a good sunblock would help your skin get back to its natural color. I use it year round. One thing I just found is that some are saying the Carotein works so well, that they would only use one or the other of the RA, not both. And that is how well it exfoliates! I plan on looking around at some of the beauty supply shops here first to see if I can find it quickly before I order online.

Thanks much for the link, I'll check it out soon so I read more on this.
My fav sunblock is Neutrogena spf 55-90

Hey guys, I was just looking for a good sunscreen for me as well. I knew that in order to get the protection from UVA/UVB rays, the sunscreen has to have titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. I went to ULTA and the lady there was trying to get me to buy one for like $40 bucks. I came home and looked online. I found a good one, here's the link (Vanicream SPF 60, Zinc Sunscreen - Coolibar Inc. (http://www.coolibar.com/05105.html?source=amazonproductads)). Im wondering if anyone used this one before?