[Cherry_09]

i have read all about the spots before but no one told me you could get darker if you stop using. What happens if theirs no one left to supply it they are already taken products on the shelves off. So all these people could turn darker than before. All i know is i did. Do any one knows if your skin will turn back to its orginal color

U should use AVOBENZONE cream to get back your colour.

[faye7]

U should use AVOBENZONE cream to get back ur colour.

Please, please, where to find avobenzone, so ashamed and have tried so much wasted money

[Cherry_09]

please, please, where to find avobenzone, so ashamed and have tried so much wasted money

You are in which country?

[chassypoodle]

Hello,

I realize this question is quite old, but I couldn't help responding! I have also been a mono user. I start a little less than a year ago. I also had results similar to yours (and still do around my neck and chin). What I have done to rid myself of this leather like skin is called a tca peel 50%. I will take several tca peels at this strength to completely unveal your beautiful skin again! I have already done 3 tca peels at 50% over the past 6 months on my face, neck, and chest. I'd say I still have 2-3 more to go before all of the darker skin and spots are gone. I only use mono once a week, now. It well take time and PATIENCE! But my results so far have been priceless. Please make certain you are wearing sunscreen at all times!

Hope this helps. Good luck! :)

[mcgm802820]

Hi chassypoodle, what % of mono are you using ? Do u use it at night ? Do u mix you own mono ? Thanks.

[chassypoodle]

Hi mcgm802820,

Yes, I used mono morning and night. During the beginning I did mix my mono with vitamin e oil and I had been using it at 5% (from my chest down). I started noticing my skin (full body) begin to get extremely dry. Afterward my skin became very wrinkly (right before peeling). My skin peeled a little over a week after using this regime. I was very shocked, as I have never used ANYTHING which such quick result. I did use mono 20% on my face, neck, and chest only... as mono is very expensive for me. My face, chest, and neck have pretty much depig. There are a few areas that I will reapply tca peel at 50% strength. I don't regret using this. At the very beginning, I cried because my skin had gotten extremely darker. It will take time, patience, and courage. Here are some of the things I use even now to help maintain my color.

.exfoliating scrub
.kojic acid soap
.mono 5% on body (mixed with vit e oil)
.neutrogena spf 85 over body
.mono 20% on face, neck, and chest
.neutrogena age shield spf 70 on face
.tca peel 50% once every 4 weeks (only if needed)
.vit c serum (to inhibit melanin)

I really hope this helps you like it has helped me! :D

Good luck! :)

[mcgm802820]

Hi chassypoodle, I just started to use mono a week ago. Any suggestions will help. I use 20% on my hands and feets only. The first week went OK and hands and feets lighter a bit. But, I started to get red rushes and irritation at the beginning of the second week. So, I stop. I mix my own mono since I got powder from an Indian friend. After a week, the rush and irritation went away. I am thinking to re-start with 5%. Any suggestion ?
I mix my mono powder with sunscreen lotion, hand santizer, vaseline, aloe vera gel. Thanks a lot for your help.

[mcgm802820]

Hi chassypoodle, if u don't want to answer here, please send a PM to me. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks.