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    fhabeeb Posts: 23, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 19, 2009, 07:13 AM
    My lightening journey
    So here goes...
    I use DS kojic acid soap.
    I am using a compound of 4% hydroquinone, lidex, lubriderm on my really dark spots.
    After that I apply 10% AHA lotion, I'm going to try and find a 15%.
    I also take a 500 mg vitamin C tableta every day.

    This going to be my rountine everyday. I want to see if this will make a difference. I have an appointment with my derm begenning of April so if the HQ doesn't work he might prescribe me something else.

    I will update you guys every couple of days.

    If you have any suggestions as to what else I should use or where I can get 15% AHA lotion, or if 500mg Vitamin C is not enough let me know.
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    Feb 19, 2009, 08:08 AM

    Good luck keep us updated! Happy skin lightening.
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    Feb 21, 2009, 07:20 AM

    fhabeeb,

    What sort of lightening are you hoping to achieve?

    Are you trying to get back to an original tone or are you trying to achieve a tone lighter than your natural skin colour?
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    Feb 21, 2009, 07:33 AM

    I am going for something lighter than my original skin color. My face is lighter than my body now because of various products I had used. So now I am working on my body.
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    Feb 21, 2009, 10:52 AM

    I;m curious to know what will 10% aha do? Peel and exfloiate the skin right? Where did you find this if I may ask?
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    Feb 22, 2009, 06:41 AM

    Here is some info on aha peels.

    It should be easy to Google and find a site where you can purchase from depending on where you live.

    Nu Skin 180°® AHA Facial Peel
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    Feb 22, 2009, 06:43 AM
    If you are looking for something stronger or other types of peels, here are some other products.


    http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/c...eels-10-1.html


    Skin Peels - Advanced Solutions Facial Peel & Home Acne Treatments
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    Feb 24, 2009, 06:37 AM

    So its been about 5 days since I started this regimine. I don't notice any difference really. My skin is just really soft and super silky. Sometimes I think my hands look a bit lighter but I'm not so sure in other types of light. So will wait and see. Hopefully it gets better.
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    Feb 27, 2009, 06:36 AM

    Still no noticeable difference... but on my feet I notice little darker spots on my toes... where they bend.. I had those before I think but they are more visible now... might be because skin around it is lightening so I can see them now... will keep you posted
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    Feb 27, 2009, 05:14 PM

    Keep us posted fhabeeb.good to know you have a regimen to follow now
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    Mar 12, 2009, 07:21 AM

    OK so I can see a little tiny bit of lightening.
    But I have also noticed that my skin is becoming more sensitive where I am using the lotion.

    As of now I am using it all over my arms, my knees and my feet. Those are the darkest places on my body. And then if it works I will use it all over.

    Also I went to my regular doctor and she said she could prescribe me the hydroquione with lubriderm, don't have to go to dermatologist.
    Because the lotion I am using right now has lidex in it and it's a steroid and I don't think I need but that's how he wanted it. It will cut down the cost some I think. She also said that steroids make skin thinner making it more susceptible to sun damage.

    Hope it works :)
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    Mar 12, 2009, 08:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by fhabeeb View Post
    ok so i can see a little tiny bit of lightening.
    but i have also noticed that my skin is becoming more sensitive where i am using the lotion.

    As of now i am using it all over my arms, my knees and my feet. Those are the darkest places on my body. And then if it works i will use it all over.

    Also i went to my regular doctor and she said she could prescribe me the hydroquione with lubriderm, dont have to go to dermatologist.
    Because the lotion i am using right now has lidex in it and its a steroid and i dont think i need but thats how he wanted it. It will cut down the cost some i think. She also said that steroids make skin thinner making it more suseptible to sun damage.

    Hope it works :)
    Hey, Fhabeeb!
    Hope you're using a high factor sunscreen! X
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    Mar 12, 2009, 08:28 AM

    Honestly I don't!
    I know that's bad I should
    On my face I use oil of olay with spf 30 sunscreen
    But I don't go out in the sun ever really
    Except when I drive to and from work so I didn't think about it much really
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    Mar 12, 2009, 01:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by fhabeeb View Post
    honestly i dont!
    i know thats bad i should
    on my face i use oil of olay with spf 30 sunscreen
    but i dont go out in the sun ever really
    except when i drive to and from work so i didnt think about it much really
    Well if you use olay with the SPF in it then that's good. :)
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