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  1. As far as I am aware, Stillmans still do not...

    As far as I am aware, Stillmans still do not state the contents of their product which for me is a big RED flag. And according to some, it is thought to contain Mercury, which I would personally, say...
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    I have seen a couple of positive reviews on ...

    I have seen a couple of positive reviews on YouTube, so it may be worth you checking it out. Remember though, that what works for one may not do much for someone else. It is relatively inexpensive...
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    I will put it down to your age as the reason why...

    I will put it down to your age as the reason why you have asked such a question. I know people who have vitiligo who would love to have even skin, and they would certainly not wish it onto anyone...
  4. You dilute the quantity you want to use with...

    You dilute the quantity you want to use with distilled water. There is a formula to work out exactly how to get the correct percentage, but as a rough guide, equal parts of acid to water would halve...
  5. It does work. Try it with Retin A at night to...

    It does work. Try it with Retin A at night to boost the results. And make sure to use a good quality sunblock and avoid sun exposure as much as possible as both HQ and Retin A make the skin more...
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    I have not seen it in any shops where I live but...

    I have not seen it in any shops where I live but you should be able to purchase it on line from the official website. Have to add that I did not find it particularly effective though.
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    Not a good idea, as I believe this is the version...

    Not a good idea, as I believe this is the version that contains mercury. This can cause all sorts of damage. Please avoid.
  8. Not quite sure what you mean but as HQ is...

    Not quite sure what you mean but as HQ is relatively inexpensive, why the need to make it yourself ,unless you are planning on using a hig percentage. Anything between 2 and 4 % are relatively...
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    Meladerm did absolutely nothing for me but be a...

    Meladerm did absolutely nothing for me but be a great moisturiser and I am not alone in saying that it is not as good as the company would have you believe.
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    I agree that it is important to be happy within...

    I agree that it is important to be happy within yourself and that will shine through more than any change in your skin colour will ever do. Think about all the positive aspects of yourself rather...
  11. Bio claire may well lighten but it may also CAUSE...

    Bio claire may well lighten but it may also CAUSE stretchmarks as it contains steroids. Please check other questions about Bio Claire and you will see other member's experience with this product. I...
  12. Fisrst and foremost you need to make sure that...

    Fisrst and foremost you need to make sure that you are using good sun protection. I am realising now that products that contain a physical block, like zinc & titanium offer the best protection and...
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    shade3shades, You need to look for a...

    shade3shades,

    You need to look for a sunscreen with a physical block, which I find gives better protection than the chemical ones. And like MySunshine mentioned you need to find different ways...
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    What sunscreen are you using? It may be a case of...

    What sunscreen are you using? It may be a case of trying something else as well as using sun avoidance tactics, i.e wearing a hat, covering up as much as possible, walking in the shady areas,...
  15. Thank you MySushine. I have just sent you the pm.

    Thank you MySushine. I have just sent you the pm.
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    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-lightening/how-...

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-lightening/how-can-lighten-knuckles-toes-459972.html
  17. MySunshine, I have been trying to pm you but...

    MySunshine,

    I have been trying to pm you but your inbox is full.
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    Oh and just to add Timzo, the jar was fairly...

    Oh and just to add Timzo, the jar was fairly small, so okay for small areas like the face.
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    Timzo, Have you tried emailing the company...

    Timzo,


    Have you tried emailing the company to find out the availabilty of it in your area ? Short of that, you may have to purchase on line from the meladerm website.

    I still say that this...
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    Well don't like it when people join just to make...

    Well don't like it when people join just to make a single post endorsing a product. Hmmmmm...
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    Oh and loving the new avatar pic!! Very cool!!

    Oh and loving the new avatar pic!! Very cool!!
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    loanyB, Congrats on your news!! When is your...

    loanyB,

    Congrats on your news!! When is your bundle of joy due? I am glad you have not darkened now you have stopped your previous regime. Hopefully you won't experience that pregnancy mask which...
  23. cristaldesiles, I agree with nikkicute. It...

    cristaldesiles,

    I agree with nikkicute. It may be difficult to get all these products from the one site.

    I know that here in the UK, I can get my carotein easily in any black hair and beauty...
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    sabazee, Your multiple and duplicate posts...

    sabazee,

    Your multiple and duplicate posts look like spam...
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    Islandchic, I used meladerm for far longer...

    Islandchic,

    I used meladerm for far longer than 2 weeks with absolutely NO results. I am not alone in this outcome either. That is why it is not a product that is often brought up. If it is...
  26. It is not a good idea to display your email...

    It is not a good idea to display your email address. It opens you up to possibly receiving a lot of unwanted mail and spam. Better and safer to PM .
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    MySunshine, Good reminder!! I don't go...

    MySunshine,


    Good reminder!! I don't go anywhere without my sunscreen and a lot of sun avoidance.
    What sun protection are you using?
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    As it contains HQ, then I doubt that you will...

    As it contains HQ, then I doubt that you will find it easily in London.
  29. Question: Avoiding the Sun

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    Hi MySunshine, You are lucky that you are...

    Hi MySunshine,

    You are lucky that you are able to have control over the time of day that you go out. Are you in a particularly warm climate then ? And do you find that people are understanding of...
  30. Question: Avoiding the Sun

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    Caremelbound, There is a part of me that...

    Caremelbound,

    There is a part of me that would love to play it up when people stare, but I have never really liked being in the limelight in general. Fortunately when it has been very hot, I have...
  31. Question: Retin-A?

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    I know the shipping is high but as it is a flat...

    I know the shipping is high but as it is a flat rate fee, most people buy in bulk to off set this and it still works out a lot cheaper than most places.


    There is another place, I think called...
  32. Question: Avoiding the Sun

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    Hey Caramelbound, Welcome to the board! It...

    Hey Caramelbound,

    Welcome to the board! It sounds like you have your sun protection completely sorted!! I am always happy when I hear that there are more members to this "sun dodging" club! I...
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    @ nikicute :D Ashleygg, I am sure you are...

    @ nikicute :D

    Ashleygg,

    I am sure you are fully aware that you are using 2 steroid based products. Hopefully you are an adult and it is therefore your choice, but I personally would not...
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    How did you find this product? It did absloutley...

    How did you find this product? It did absloutley nothing for me and I know others have had the same experience. As far as I could tell, it was a very good moisturiser, but just did not fulfil what it...
  35. Staceyann, Is this a product that has been ...

    Staceyann,

    Is this a product that has been recommended to you ? Please take your time to read through some threads to see that there have been many discussions about the damage sustained using...
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    And why drag up an old thread??

    And why drag up an old thread??
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    So I take it, you did not read the side effects...

    So I take it, you did not read the side effects stated and people's experience with it??
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    Yes it is important that we love ourselves but...

    Yes it is important that we love ourselves but there is nothing wrong with wanting to change an aspect of ourself. That is what having choices is all about. I am glad that in your own case you have...
  39. If you are talking about the amped up version,...

    If you are talking about the amped up version, isn't it a fairly new product from their line?
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    I am not sure where you are located, but in all...

    I am not sure where you are located, but in all honesty, this product does not have the best of reviews in terms of achieving lightening. I personally found it to be a very good moisturiser but not...
  41. Question: Lightening cream

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    Hmmmmmm... :rolleyes:

    Hmmmmmm... :rolleyes:
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    Bio claire, love ? Not a product that is...

    Bio claire, love ?

    Not a product that is recommended for anyone in my own opinion. Too many stories of people encountering problems including stretchmarks, spots, skin blackening, skin thinning.. .
  43. Yes, looking forward to seeing how you get on...

    Yes, looking forward to seeing how you get on with it. By the way do you have a list of the ingredients ? I know that one of the F & W products was found to contain 8 % HQ, but the company have not...
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    I very much doubt that someone working with...

    I very much doubt that someone working with celebs would be coming on this site. Why the need to do so...
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    The company actually states that it is not...

    The company actually states that it is not recommended for the face and is to be used on the body.
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    Or you could try All day chemist. Shipping is...

    Or you could try All day chemist. Shipping is high at $25 but this can be off set by purchasing in bulk. The Retin A typically cost between $2 - $3 or so.
  47. Question: Black skin

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    A good vitamin C serum will also help bring a...

    A good vitamin C serum will also help bring a glow to the skin.
  48. oweno12, Please read through some previous...

    oweno12,

    Please read through some previous threads re. Bio Claire and you will see that it is not recommended. It contains steroids and causes stretch marks, skin thinning, spots, dark marks,...
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    And the other name that they may be using for the...

    And the other name that they may be using for the HQ is, 1,4-benzenediol
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    A little while ago, it was suggested after...

    A little while ago, it was suggested after testing that it contained 8 % HQ. The company have not confirmed or denied this when asked.
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