Hi,

I am an asian brown guy :) , I guess this question has had been asked a million times but I I just wanted to know about using monobenzone, frankly speaking I do not want to have a skin bleach white or anything like that all I am looking for a lightish wheat complexion I have tried using obagi hydroquine/meladerm etc the problem is it makes the skin much fairer for a few days and then back to square one and sometimes even darker, so I was wondering if I should go for monobenzone just for a couple of shades lighter and that too permanently I have spent several thousands $$ on hydroquinone, and please serious answers only

Really:::.. don't use mono because U ca't even just imagine it's consequences. See my post.

Hi

Mono will make you turn white, I have been on it for over 8 weeks now with good results, I was using hq previously then I switched to mono, you may get white spots because various areas of the body may depig faster than others but I say give it a try I am using mono and loving it

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Originally Posted by lighterrr

hi

mono will make you turn white, i have been on it for over 8 weeks now with good results, i was using hq previously then i switched to mono, you may get white spots because various areas of the body may depig faster than others but i say give it a try i am using mono and loving it

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Monobenzene definitely works, but please note that it eventually PERMANENTLY destroys your melanocytes, and to the best of my knowledge, this is irreversible.

I am not making judgements, just advising.

There are many many threads about monobenzene already, please take time and read through, as the answers to all your questions are already here.

Before committing to use this chemical, I suggest you discuss with a qualified dermatologist, and also read the huge amount of information available on TRUSTWORTHY sites like wikipedia.

Good luck!

If you only want to lighten, then mono is not for you. Mono will depig your skin completely and make you white; and that if it works without any side-effects. You have to also consider the fact that you can get disfigured with mono.

If you are looking to lighten your complexion by a few shades; then I suggest you try other stuff like arbutin, kojic acid etc...

There's a lot of useful threads on this forum to help you; read as many as you can. And since you have asian skin, it shouldn't be too hard to lighten in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by lighterrr

hi

mono will make you turn white, i have been on it for over 8 weeks now with good results, i was using hq previously then i switched to mono, you may get white spots because various areas of the body may depig faster than others but i say give it a try i am using mono and loving it

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Did you get darker first I am using benoquin 20% and I am getting darker I use sunscreen 50 uva/uvb sunblock, could you tell me what could be wrong

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did you get darker first i am using benoquin 20% and i am getting darker i use sunscreen 50 uva/uvb sunblock, could you tell me what could be wrong

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Just a quick update I just started using monbenzene the strange thing is I got a liquid potion with just the potion no directions no indredigients nothing just had a ying yang symbol on it I am kind of suspicious it must be a fake chinese product so as a precaution I just applied little on my hands only which are darker compared to my brown skin and strangely not much improvement since a week and most probably has turned darker so I am just ordering from 7unite

Have U seen any Vampire : Surely no and if U want then just go see mono users. They just can't stand with sun for an hour also, and You are an asian not an european U will have to face sun. Fully white skin looks very bad according to me.

What if U have to apply sunscreen even to protect ur'self from PC SCREEN (monitor).
What if, when U have to apply a sunscreen to protect ur'self from UV radation from UR TV and monitor in dark room. JUST THINK ABOUT IT.

Being an asian it is not so hard to lighten skin.

Use papaya soap (kojic acid) for bathing. Apply tretin cream in night, and apply Melalite cream in day time.
GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE.

Hi I am now taking a met thione with 250mg, I just would to know know how many capsules do I need to take in a day?thanks

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hi i am now taking a met thione, i just wanna know how many capsules do i need to take in a day?

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I think this thread is about monobenzene.

Stop being lazy and read through the MANY posts about your question on this forum.

Hope that helps :)

PS try the search feature at the top!

Monobenzone is not to be used as a cosmetic bleaching agent. It is very potent. Monobenzone is used to permanently depigment (lighten) skin in people with vitiligo and should be used for those people only.

Using monobenzone usually can take up to 4 months of treatment to complete the depigmentation of treated skin again for people with VITILIGO. Once treatment starts it is especially sensitive to sunlight or irritation for the rest of your life. I strongly advise you do research before you permanetly damage your skin. Just as the other post suggested.

Understanding skin lightening,

Please understand that EVEN the most potent skin lightening products alone will not be 100% effective. Why? Because it's about your skin melanin content.

In my research Hydroquinone, Steroids, and products with mercury are harmful, Hydroquinone is a carcinogen, mercury effects the blood stream, and steroids cause skin thinning. I can get into much details about all the products, but I am going to try to tell you some more natural ways.

Effective ways to help lighten skin can be done by following along with your whitening regimen.
Try ingredients that are natural plant extracts kojic acid, licorice and papaya.
Diet as well is important
If you smoke, QUIT, drink plenty of fluids choose a sunscreen that will block UVA, and UVB rays. Avoid exposure to the sun around 10am-3pm, and use a higher SPF, if you can wear sunglasses, hats.. etc to try to protect your skin.
500mg of VItamin C is good, because it is a antioxidant, that inhibits melanin, try this with the lightening regimen you are following. Moisturize your treated skin. Use it about 10 minutes after you use your lightening products. I hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by jolienoire

Understanding skin lightening,

please understand that EVEN the most potent skin lightening products alone will not be 100% effective. Why? Because it's about your skin melanin content.

in my research Hydroquinone, Steroids, and products with mercury are harmful, Hydroquinone is a carcinogen, mercury effects the blood stream, and steroids cause skin thinning. I can get into much details about all the products, but I am going to try to tell you some more natural ways.

Effective ways to help lighten skin can be done by following along with your whitening regimen.
Try ingredients that are natural plant extracts kojic acid, licorice and papaya.
Diet as well is important
If you smoke, QUIT, drink plenty of fluids choose a sunscreen that will block UVA, and UVB rays. Avoid exposure to the sun around 10am-3pm, and use a higher SPF, if you can wear sunglasses, hats.. etc to try to protect your skin.
500mg of VItamin C is good, because it is a antioxidant, that inhibits melanin, try this with the lightening regimen you are following. Moisturize your treated skin. Use it about 10 minutes after you use your lightening products. I hope this helps.

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Hi

Can you point out any clinical studies showing smoking has any effect on skin color?

Also, I think there has never been proved that low concentrations of hydroquinone are harmful in any way. The only clinical studies were performed on MICE with VERY high concentrations of HQ. The other research showing HQ causing chromic disorders looked at dark skinned african women who had used very highly concentrated HQ over many years.

I am not suggesting anyone use HQ based on what I have written, but there has never been 1 case of such problems with prescription 4% HQ, and it has been used for years!

If you have anything concrete to show otherwise, I would really appreciate you pointing it out.

Thanks

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Hi

Can you point out any clinical studies showing smoking has any effect on skin color?

Also, I think there has never been proved that low concentrations of hydroquinone are harmful in any way. The only clinical studies were performed on MICE with VERY high concentrations of HQ. The other research showing HQ causing chromic disorders looked at dark skinned african women who had used very highly concentrated HQ over many years.

I am not suggesting anyone use HQ based on what I have written, but there has never been 1 case of such problems with prescription 4% HQ, and it has been used for years!

If you have anything concrete to show otherwise, I would really appreciate you pointing it out.

Thanks

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When I referred to cigarette smoking and quitting I was referring to taking care of your skin in general, smoking may Give your skin a dark dirty appearance, because the reduction of oxygen. (Google it) Please when you read, Read "open-minded" and not try to turn this into a debate. Here I go...

To clarify myself smoking causes the constriction of the blood vessels at the top layers of the skin(epidermis) which in turn reduces blood supply. Reduction in the availability of oxygen (which is necessary for all living cells)(melanocytes=Pigment producing cell it is a cell which therefore needs oxygen it gives skin its colour. Oxygen is necessary for the removal of waste products, therefore if oxygen is decreased it will cause build up and dead cell fragments which provides the necessary environment for degeneration. Again giving the person a dark look? Ever seen someone being chocked? Their color change from the lack of oxygen. Making them appear darker.. Cigarette smoking has the same effect again due to the oxygen that is being taking from smoking. Again making your skin appear darker.

We all knows what happens if we never wash our face and let dead skin, and expose ourselves to toxins what effect it will have on our skin .

Environmental factors have major impact on the epidermis of our skin.
The epidermis is self-renewing. It replaces itself continually, unlike any other organ of the body. So when we smoke that oxygen is not getting to our skin to nourish it so the epidermis can not regenerate and again given you a darker appearance.

So the point about smoking it can give your skin a very slightly pigmented grey appearance of the skin. "hence smoking make your skin appear darker, because of the toxins and the constriction of blood vessels...


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About hydroquinone I just simply stated it was a carcinogen and did not use any reference to state what % of it is okay. I just said it is A carcinogen and for some it could well enough reason for some not to use it even if it was .1021215%. So this is not a debate, I am giving my take on skin lightening. Just as you are.

So if you have any more questions I will be more than happy to respond.

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When I referred to cigarette smoking and quitting I was referring to taking care of your skin in general, smoking may Give your skin a dark dirty appearance, because the reduction of oxygen. (Google it) Please when you read, Read "open-minded" and not try to turn this into a debate. Here I go...

To clarify myself smoking causes the constriction of the blood vessels at the top layers of the skin(epidermis) which in turn reduces blood supply. reduction in the availability of oxygen (which is necessary for all living cells)(melanocytes=Pigment producing cell it is a cell which therefore needs oxygen it gives skin its colour. Oxygen is necessary for the removal of waste products, therefore if oxygen is decreased it will cause build up and dead cell fragments which provides the necessary environment for degeneration. Again giving the person a dark look? Ever seen someone being chocked? Their color change from the lack of oxygen. Making them appear darker.. Cigarette smoking has the same effect again due to the oxygen that is being taking from smoking. Again making your skin appear darker.

We all knows what happens if we never wash our face and let dead skin, and expose ourselves to toxins what effect it will have on our skin enviornmental factors have major impact on the epidermis of our skin.


So the point about smoking it can give your skin a very slightly pigmented grey appearance of the skin. "hence smoking make your skin appear darker, because of the toxins and the constriction of blood vessels...


Second

About hydroquinone I just simply stated it was a carcinogen and did not use any reference to state what % of it is okay. I just said it is A carcinogen and for some it could well enough reason for some not to use it even if it was .1021215%. So this is not a debate, I am giving my take on skin lightening. Just as you are.

So if you have any more questions I will be more than happy to respond.

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Sorry if my questions sounded argumentative... I was asking because you sound knowledgeable.

Thanks for the reply!

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Sorry if my questions sounded argumentative... i was asking because you sound knowledgeable.

Thanks for the reply!

:)

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Sorry if I seem frustrated I really do try to help, and For some reason when it comes to the skin forums, I get a lot of people who like to debate my responses, in which I state to everyone they have their opinion. I just want everyone to try the less harmful effects in achieving skin color especially if they are obtaining this medications illegally which is usually the case.

Hey everyone

To answer your question yes I did repig a few weeks after I started my mono regimen, now I am beginning to clear up again with a few streaks here and there.

lighterrr

RandomPicks,

Please research the internet on the effects of "Benoquin (Monbenzone)" before you actually use this product. If you are not suffering from "Vitiligo," of which is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin, then you should refrain from using this treatment option.

Monobenzone also known as Benoquin is very harmful to your skin. It will permanently depig your skin, which will leave your skin white, not tanned, but pale white. And requires one to stay away from the sun for the rest of your life. You could become a prisoner in your skin, literally.

Please reconsider this option. Read entirely on this drastic measure. Know your facts, this may save you a lifetime of regret, time, and money.

There are several different options available to rid your skin of those dark spots. Creams, pills, and even IV's.

Also, when ordering products via Internet. Use with caution. There are plenty scam artists who prey on innocent victims. They will sell you a product to receive your money and use very unforgiving ingredients, of which are to harmful to add to the label of your product.

I only anticipate you will reconsider this option, and become informed.

Best Regards... linksys2000.

Thanks for the advice, but I am still using mono

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RandomPicks,

Please research the internet on the effects of "Benoquin (Monbenzone)" before you actually use this product. If you are not suffering from "Vitiligo," of which is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin, then you should refrain from using this treatment option.

Monobenzone also known as Benoquin is very harmful to your skin. It will permanently depig your skin, which will leave your skin white, not tanned, but pale white. And requires one to stay away from the sun for the rest of your life. You could become a prisoner in your skin, literally.

Please reconsider this option. Read entirely on this drastic measure. Know your facts, this may save you a lifetime of regret, time, and money.

There are several different options available to rid your skin of those dark spots. Creams, pills, and even IV's.

Also, when ordering products via Internet. Use with caution. There are plenty scam artists who prey on innocent victims. They will sell you a product to receive your money and use very unforgiving ingredients, of which are to harmful to add to the label of your product.

I only anticipate you will reconsider this option, and become informed.

Best Regards.......linksys2000.

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There are not products out that really help lighten your skin color just name one that works and then I will try it. Not even for spots they just don't work, no matter what is says, I'm not trying to argue with you but making a point, that why people try mono, so have I and yes it is dangerous and I want ever try it again but nothing else seems to help