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    shade3shades Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 14, 2010, 01:31 AM
    My skin shade pics
    My body is medium-fair and my face is so so tan, it is 2 shades darker than the rest of my body.

    I take Vitamin C 1000 m
    Clinique cleansers and moisturizer etc
    Neutrogena Sunblock 70 SPF

    I really am not sure what needs to be done, to get even tone and shades 3 shades from my face and 1 shades from my body

    Please suggest
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    Aug 14, 2010, 10:43 AM

    Looks like hyperpigmentation and everything your currently doing is great. You need to start using a product that will lighten the skin. You could try something with alpha arbutin or hydroquinone and also add retin-a.
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    Aug 15, 2010, 03:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MySunshine View Post
    Looks like hyperpigmentation and everything your currently doing is great. You need to start using a product that will lighten the skin. You could try something with alpha arbutin or hydroquinone and also add retin-a.
    I am interested in using alpha arbutin. But heard that if you buy alpha arbutin power or cream it is unstable chemical like Vit C serums. Like if exposed can turn in to another color.

    I am come up with the great home made recepie that I'd like to share with all because buying Vit C serum for long run can be expensive.


    Meanwhile can you guide me that way to use alpha arbutin.
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    Aug 15, 2010, 04:01 AM

    Vitamin C can do wonders. I've invested crazy amounts on expensive vitamin C serums till I realized my stupidity. Making a Vitamin C serum is the easiest thing in the world (no kidding). So to give you a little background. Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid Serums are very unstable and are usually come in dark bottles to prevent oxidation, In addition they have stabilizers added to them. The easiest way to make a fresh batch of ascorbic acid is to get the following ingredients:
    1. Pure Vitamin C powder (Don't crush vitamin C pills as they contain binding agents). You can get these from any pharmacy or food store.
    2. Glycerin
    3. water

    Mix 1/4 tsp powder in 1 tsp of water (or more) or until it dissolves. Mix in enough glycerin to make a serum. Apply on face before going to bed and Vola. If you Google "DIY vitamin C serum", you'll have a lot of sites pop up with their own recipes.
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    Aug 15, 2010, 02:19 PM

    DIY Vit C serum will use it.

    I want to use Alpha Arbutin cream for night purpose. I will buy it from skinactives.com. But how to mix how to use plsssssssssssss some one guide me.

    :)
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    Aug 21, 2010, 09:00 AM

    Ok, I have used Gycolic peel 50% on my face, I could not handle it for more than 2 min. is that bad?

    After 2 hrs skin around my nose is still burning. I have also applied Neutroliser but I think it is still burning and has tingling effect. I think it is working yapeee

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