[mobster]

I described, in an earlier, post that I used some mix, of various creams,

But I recently, found out, that Eldoquin, god it really worked amazing for me,

It was also kind of scary, because people did notice,

And friends were like, you getting lighter and lighter, what's happening

And I was ashamed to tell anyone, and I don't want too.

But I really loved the Eldoquin, I only used for 4% Hydroquinone

Its crazy, because I think the key is pure hydroquinone,

I have seen a lot of you are taking mixes,

Including myself, and god I had not noticed, any difference in all these products.

So I don't know how much it helps you other,

I was reading about Eldoquin, and it said it was powerful, because

It only contained Hydroquinone, and a bit mix, I guess.

[Golden_Girl]

Thanks Mobster, glad to hear that you have had success. Can you tell me what was your original shade and how many shades were you able to lighten? I never heard of Eldoquin, I'll have to read more into it.

For so long I was very afraid of hydroquinone until I did further studies on it. It seems as though you can get great results with hq. But it should not being abused such as being used for long periods and in very high concentrations, then that is when it may become unstable. If I do decide to use it, I would use it along with tretinoin for maybe like no more than 6 months and then switch to something else and maintain. As dermatologists continue to prescribe Hq at 4%.

Can you tell me your regimen, thanks?

[mobster]

Thanks for the response,

I got from a dark brown color to
Light brown color.

I tried to give you an idea it would look like this


In this listing its from dark to a mix of light and ultra light
Link to the shade list I'm describing from.

http://beautycafeimports.com/images/KMcolorsV3.jpg

[mobster]

Hydroquinone, its not that dangerous, if you stay away from sun exposure,
Where I live in Scandinavia, the sun its very light, and sometimes, there its no sun at all.


I want to tell this again,
The most de-effects, and awfull things they say about Hydroquinone,
Happened in Africa.

Where the sun its "very very" STRONG.
And people don't wear a lot of clothes


I bought from https://skin-careonline.com/Home_Page.html

I guess the guy in there have those on 4% Eldoquin.

Its important for me, because I don't have a dermatologist prescribing it for me.

[Golden_Girl]

Thanks Mobster. You were able to lighten a lot, how long did it take you to reach that shade? Are you using retin-a as well and have you ever thought of trying the generic brand of Hq where it is cheaper? I never knew anyone from Scandinavia, at least you can keep you are able to keep results, does it get really cold up there?

All of Africa isn't hot, but yes there are humid and dry places there. I used to live in Ethiopia, as my father is Ethiopian but I lived most my life in the States. Ethiopia has very nice summers that aren't too hot with nice cool breeze, much nicer weather than here in the humid hot south U.S. But, Ethiopia's rainy seasons last for about 4 months with mostly rain and very cold weather, especially at night and I had to wear sweaters.

But I agree, there seem to be many cases from South Africa having bad cases with using very high doses of Hq for long periods, like exogenous ochronosis. I bet most likely they did not use a good sun block either. Even when they began to see the hints of a bad reaction due to overuse, they still used it and their situations only worsened.

[mobster]

Before, I used a lot of products,
Like many of us have,
and one day, I only had Eldoquin left,

So I read randomly in the description box,
it said, you would see good results within 4 weeks,
and if you don't see any results after 4 weeks

then you should stop using it.

So I tested out in 4 weeks, and you know before I was using the other products,
I didn't get remarks from other people.

But after these 4 weeks, there was some people who start saying, that I got lighter and lighter.


and I really didn't had any excuse for it, it was kind of overwhelming I could see myself in the mirror everyday, after these 4 weeks, I thought I got real lighter,

But I was thinking that I might just convincing myself,

You know, how some people would start convincing themselves that the product works,
because they want it so badly to work?

but when others start saying I was like wow okay.
Its not only me.

[mobster]

Eldoquin its kind of cream that looks a bit like powder, but in the same time are cream.

So but here is how it looks when you apply a thin film on the face,

It kind of looks like make-up.

http://mjjgallery.free.fr/bad/appearances/pepsi/025.jpg

If you look at his nose, around his eyes, and in the hairline, you can see its too different colors, because he didn't apply it there.

I believe it was Benoquin he used but it reminded me of this one the one I use.

[Golden_Girl]

Oh you mean Mj... yes I believe he was using mono as well. He is wearing makeup in the photo as many celebs do including male... his was sometimes a bit more. Underneath the makeup, he also had uneven fair and white patches all over his face, on the neck, his hand, etc. I remember seeing the picts. So, this can also be an addition to the uneveness as he was lightening.

I have read that some people may use the Hq everyother day or in the evenings and then on the next day they may use retin-a in order to give the lightening a more evened appearance but will take longer to lighten. I know what you mean about how others begin to notice the results and begin to question how your getting so light... lol. My experience was mainly with makari and I lightened a lot. As I was lightening, I was able to measure it by seeing how much darker my lips were but when I went out I used neutral lipstick shades to cover them). Also, I had to constantly change to lighter shades of makeup to match my complexion. Taking before and after picts in good similar lighting helps too.

[mobster]

Oh really okay.

But it kind of reminded me of somewhat foundation cream,
That's why I was using it as an example, anyway,
I haven't used any other products yet, since that time,
I might try to get Retin A or something else, but it adds up,
And gets expensive and the Eldoquin its in a small tube. For 30$.

Oh I have actuilly also Hydroquinone powder, I used a bit of to mix with some other creams, and I also use that sometimes.

[mobster]

I have also heard,

Someone was questioning, whether you can lighten your lips,
And there was another topic, they talked about it,
And some cream could lighten the lips I guess.

But that I don't have any problem with, my lips are very red and natural.
Its not that dark, maybe only a bit on the upper lips,

But I have some what of arabic nose, and lips,

[babyb0o]

mobster, how long have u been using it? Do u think it's permanent?

[Golden_Girl]

Mobster what is your nationality, are you arab mixed? When my skin is very light, my lips would look a brownish burgandy and they stand out more. Once I reach my goal and am able to successfully maintain then I hope to find a good lip lightener, but only to lighten a little because I don't think pink lips would look right on me.

Why not purchase the generic brands from good retailer sources? I knew some who had great reults from this as I may give it a trey in a month or two. Generic Hq 4% and Retin-a should cost around $15 each, which together the total would cost around $30 plus shipping and handling and maybe tax. That way you can buy in larger amounts for the same price, only it's generic. Retin-A would help any good lightening regimen as it would speed up your lightening results. I did not know this before, but will be adding this too. But, right now, I'm using glycolic acid.

[sweetsush53]

Hey mobster, hw long did you use that?does it show any side effects?
Evn am suffering from dark skin around my lips and completely over the chin.does it work for me too?hw long should I use it?and when should I use(day or night)tym? Am suffering frm this problm from 3 yrs...

[mobster]

Hey, first question
Yes I am quite arab mixed, but I was very dark, before.

I forgot it, I actuilly did use Generic Hq but in only 2%.

I don't have any side effects, yet,

And the lightening seems to be permanent,

I have used it for 3 months now,

And people seem to see the difference.

I was very close, to order benoquin, after my eldoquin,

But then I would end up like Michael Jackson, and that's very scary. I don't want to be white, I just wanted to be lighter.

[Golden_Girl]

I see, were you able to lighten your whole body with the eldoquin, I don't know if I asked this already?

[mobster]

Not the whole body, yet just the face and hands.

I use other products, for the body, that I mix with Hydroquinone powder,

The eldoquin its kind of expensive, and are in a small tube for 30$

[Golden_Girl]

I see. Were you able to also lighten your nuckles on your hands? I still have this problem and I have tried different products for this and different techniques. For me they may lighten only slightly but still much much darker than the rest of the skin.

What do you mix with your eldoquin for the body, have you had success with lightening your body? Thanks

[mobster]

Actuilly, My hands are a lot darker then my face, even after I used the eldoquin,

I think it somehow works better on the face,
Or at least that's what it looks like,

And you are correctly, right about the hands,
It does not lighten so fast,

Wish I knew why,

Keep in mind, That in the product, it says wash your hands after, you put it on.

[MAHARANI]

Maybe to avoid the possibility of you ingesting it.

[Golden_Girl]

I agree, hands must be washed to avoid the chemicals getting into the mouth and eyes.
Well, the hands as well as the rest of he body's skin is thicker than the face. But, the nucles, knees, and elbows? Maybe they are the thickest.