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  • Jun 28, 2005, 09:17 PM
    chico10
    Hey Ranu
    Good for you. I just bought it 1000 pill of glutathione for like around 5 months so I'm taking my pill everysingle day twice or more a day. Lets keep in touch and see our progress OK. Almost a month now and seems like nothing happening in my skin tone but I'll contniue to taking regulary
    Good luck
  • Jul 2, 2005, 03:36 AM
    lotti
    Beta carotene
    Hi guyz,

    Is it true that also beta carotene help to stop the production of melatonin.
    I always thought the opposite. :confused:
    Did anyone have experience or more knowledge?

    Spyder "kuzami" told us a few reasons when l-glutathione didn`t work for some people to lighten up skin.
    I didn`t have any of this problems at all!

    I` m using now l-glutathione in the right way since the 12th of April and we will see.

    Maybe it takes more time to see a better/stronger lightening effect.
    But I think/hope/believe that l-glutathione will work!!

    Ciao
  • Jul 2, 2005, 06:16 AM
    Ranu
    Yes it does so :)
  • Jul 2, 2005, 07:00 AM
    Ranu
    The new biodermal cream contains; it is against pigmentation
  • Jul 2, 2005, 08:58 PM
    hindude
    Don't waste your time on these pills. You'll spend so much money and spend a year waiting for 1 shade of difference. Then you'll go out one day and tan and all your results will be gone. I don't think its worth it! Creams will work, they are faster and will give better results.
  • Jul 3, 2005, 07:12 AM
    lotti
    more details, information
    Hi hindude,

    Well which pills did you use?
    Did you also used l-glutathione in the "right" way?
    (20-40mg x body weight together with Vit C.)

    If you used l-glutathione correct, then I want to know how long did you used this pills and what is your complexion/skin typ//which country, race are you??

    Please tell us more!

    Which cream would you recommend us?
    Did you have experience with soaps on your own?

    Well I used several creams over the last 10 years without any long-term success. After some time the whitening-power was always over!

    I`m using now l-glutathione since the 12th of April 2005. 1 to 1.5 shades lightner, NOT enough and I avoid the sun as much as possible.
    I just will take the pills still on, because I have ordered enough and want my own experience with them.

    However inform us!

    Kuzami well I think you still watch this side.
    Can you put a photo on this forum "before and after"?
    I coul not find one that looks real!!

    ciao
  • Jul 3, 2005, 10:30 AM
    hindude
    Yes I used l-glutathione 5000mg a day along with Vit C w/ rosehips for 8 months. My skin got maybe 1 shade lighter... but I don't even know if it was because of the pills or because I was paranoid about being in the sun. Then summer came along and I redarkened back to my old color in just one week. This was even after using SPF 50 sunblock every day. I was only outside a few times. It was such a waste. Since then I started using some body lotions and face creams and the results come much faster. WIth that, even if I get darker, I can quickly get my results back. Plus, my doctor said its very bad to be taking that much of any supplement for a long time. There are many risks you can read about on the internet including kindey stones.
  • Jul 4, 2005, 03:40 AM
    lotti
    Hi hindude,

    Thanks for your quick answer. But a few question are still not answered.
    What is your complexion. For very dark persons it could even take 2 years.

    Also 5000mg l-glutathione is a lot. (20 to 40mg x body weight each day!)
    Well 5000/40=125, is your body weight 125kg?
    Which pills did you used? Where did you order your pills.

    Also a sunblocker with 50 SPF is too much.
    I also used earlier 60 SPF and my skin become darker.
    Now I use "only" +20 SPF and it is much better!

    A bleaching cream/lotion will also make your skin darker in the summer and after some time (my experience) the whitening power is still over!

    However I will continue using l-glutathione to make my experience on myself.

    It would be nice if you also answer my other questions.

    There are a lot of different opinons about l-glutathione and I cannot believe/hope that this companies (sellers) fake us.

    Maybe you used not real l-glutathione, maybe the dosis was too much or the time of using still not long enough for your complexion. I don`t know!
  • Jul 4, 2005, 02:55 PM
    hindude
    I am not very dark. My complexion is medium brown - prety typical of a indian. The glutathione I purchased was real. It was bought from a local health store, so I know that's not the problem. My main issue is that, if it takes this long for results, is it really worth it? A cream can get me the same results in a couple of weeks. When I redarken from the sun, I don't mind using a cream again for a couple of weeks to lighten up again. But I think pills are a waste of money and time just because they take so long and don't provide any substantial results.
  • Jul 14, 2005, 04:23 PM
    unis
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by spyyder
    do you know where I can get pure Licorice Extract (Glabridin) / or of a high concentration?

    So far I believe that Godiva has the one that has the highest concentration of Licorice... because it is really concentrated. If you are from the US you may check on where Dr. Vicky Belo, she is the top dermatologist here in the philippines, will be having her one day consultation... and she does formulate too a high concentration of licorice with AHA and grapeseed extract as a bleaching agent and does work well to me...
  • Jul 18, 2005, 02:10 PM
    -Cher-
    Unis...
    I have a question. How long did it take to lighten your skin 1 shade? And how many boxes do you think I'll need? Please reply!



    *Cher*
  • Jul 18, 2005, 04:48 PM
    unis
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -Cher-
    I have a question. How long did it take to lighten your skin 1 shade? And how many boxes do you think i'll need? Please reply!



    *Cher*

    I still got the box...
    Recommended schedule of application for best results are:
    1. once daily for 7 consecutive days
    2. twice for 1 week
    3. once for 1 week

    I bleached myself using this and cost me 1 box for 3 application... that is for the whole body... if I mix it more thicker it makes it 2 application per box. Thicker is better... so maybe you will be needing 10boxes for the complete process... ethas got the mixing solution... if you going to order the powder online... I think it is better that you get the mixing solution in your place so that it would not cost you that much... since the mixing solution is just AGUA OXIGENADA in 10 volume... you can buy it in pharmacy anyway...

    When I wanted to be whiter... I actually used it for one month continuously... hehe...
  • Jul 23, 2005, 05:56 PM
    -Cher-
    Ok, I guess I'll buy it then!
    Thanks a lot unis! You're a great help! :cool:
  • Jul 23, 2005, 06:03 PM
    unis
    No problem! Hope you get the result it has promised! Good luck! How much does it cost there? It only cost like US$5 here... per box... anyway... it also help me take some of my pimples away...

    Ciao!
  • Jul 23, 2005, 06:21 PM
    -Cher-
    $5!
    No way! I have to pay $10.00 plus shipping & handling ($15.00) because I'm ordering off the internet so I'd have to spend over $100! :mad: well, I've spent a fortune on skin whitening pills, creams, etc.. I hope this will work. What state/ country are you in?
  • Jul 30, 2005, 08:46 PM
    dahlia
    Lotti where are u
    I'm new here but I read all the forum, it is very helpful, I want to use l-glutathione pills, please lotti we want to know what are you doing so far :confused:
  • Aug 3, 2005, 05:43 AM
    Princess_love
    Which pills to buy?
    Hey there people :)

    About 4 months ago I bought whitening pills from Kazumi, and I saw pics of Kazumi as well on the site with proper white skin and it appears the pills really worked well for him/her.

    But I used them for around 4 months and haven't seen any results.. Should I keep buying & trying?

    Also, which do u think is more likely to work: United shelter pills or pills from Kazumi?

    Thank you very much :o
  • Aug 3, 2005, 01:42 PM
    Princess_love
    Thank you for your response - but the thing is SOME pills must work.. Because howcomes Kazumi has such white fair flawless skin? :rolleyes:
  • Aug 11, 2005, 08:35 PM
    hotshot
    Hello Princess,

    I think I may have your answer. There is a new website that has whole body whitening products. It is a relatively new site that is run by a Vietnamese woman who has developed her own line of products. She is a PHD and seems to know what she is talking about. I have been using her product for about two weeks and am beginning to notice subtle changes in my tone. I know of the "placebo effect" and how it can influence one's thinking when a change is urgently desired, however, I have noticed a change. I have read every post regarding lightening of the skin and was surprised that no one knows of this website. I am curious as to whether anyone else has heard of her. Go to searchthingy and type in "skin whitening" and you will find the site. I will not post her web address here as I think that good research requires focused effort. I am a person like many of you that desired a change in my appearance. I have used the creams, lotions, soaps and was left wanting. I have done my homework on how the body manufactures black, yellow, and red pigments in the skin. I found that in all of my attempts to change my appearance, I failed in that I did not know the mechanism of change. I was young and impatient. I honestly think that you will find what you seek when you find the website I am referring to. Good Luck.
  • Aug 14, 2005, 05:32 PM
    amisha
    Brand
    I have used loreal whitening products for more than 1 year but it didn't lighten my skin abit . There are some brightening products in CLINIQUE .I ve been using it for the last 1 month.. these products are really great. Even though still it didn't lighten my skin but I know it will after 2 month because the company says I will see results after 2 months.but what it did is it made my skin more smother and glowing.. I just love these products. I am using the brightening soap ,refreshing brightening lotion,intensive essence serum, and then the active white moisture cream.I have used many more brand products before but never got such effect thus I'm getting now!!
  • Aug 16, 2005, 01:12 AM
    amisha
    Hi spyyder I ve been using it like little more than 1 month... my skin condition has improved in 1 month ,I can't say it lightened my skin a lot but somehow my skin looks brighter and clear! But when I purchased these products they told me it will lighten up my skin after 2 months ,so spyyder I will tell you again after few weeks about the results but till now I'm very happy!



    Quote:

    Originally Posted by spyyder
    amisha how long have u been using the clinique skin whitening lotion? Can you post your results/experience some time after you've reached the 2 months?

  • Aug 18, 2005, 11:55 AM
    JACQUELINE
    Makari Pills WORKED!!
    Heyy,
    I saw what you wrote about the pills I've actually tried it and it rejuvinated my skin and replenished my look I feel 8 years younger. My mother even tried it, its actually taking a little time for it to decrease her acne but its doing what it does slowly but shortly! I guess it depends on your skin!
  • Aug 18, 2005, 11:56 AM
    JACQUELINE
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by amisha
    i have used loreal whitening products for more than 1 year but it didnt lighten my skin abit . there are some brightening products in CLINIQUE .i ve been using it for the last 1 month ..these products are really great. even though still it didnt lighten my skin but i know it will after 2 month coz the company says i will see results after 2 months.but what it did is it made my skin more smother and glowing ..i just love these products. i am using the brightening soap ,refreshing brightening lotion,intensive essence serum, and then the active white moisture cream.i have used many more brand products before but never got such effect thus i m getting now !!!!

    You should try Makari caviar worked like a charm for me!
  • Aug 18, 2005, 12:40 PM
    dimples
    Just started using whitening pills
    Hi there! I just started using Whitening pills. I am presently using Dr James & Vitamins USA glutathione pills together to get to my 2500mg requirement to whiten me plus 5000 I.U of Vitamin C(Kirkland). This is already my 3rd day. So far, no changes yet as far as whitening but I noticed that my skin is less dry.(Wasnt able to use lotion the entire day & surprisingly, my skin feels supple). I do hope that it works. Will tell you guys, okay? :D I am medium brown with some freckes on arms.
  • Aug 22, 2005, 09:45 AM
    Ezra
    Question
    Hello people, I'm Ezra from Ethiopia
    Anyway I have a question if you could reply please

    Do medicated Antiseptic Germicidal Medicated Beauty soaps lighten your skin because I bought 3 and 3 others, an arab woman and a very light skinned ethiopian woman (which I thought she was arab) told me that the medicated beauty soap was better and that it (in my own words) combats hyper pigmentation and makes your face silky soft and crystal clear.

    My question is Do medicated Antiseptic Germicidal Medicated Beauty soaps lighten your skin?
  • Aug 22, 2005, 11:46 AM
    JACQUELINE
    Makari
    Hey guys,

    My name is jacqueine I'm 40 years old. When I go toclubs people thinkim24 that's how much makari helped me tone and replenish my skin this cream made by clinique from paris forus african american women is great and really recommend it !
  • Aug 22, 2005, 11:55 AM
    JACQUELINE
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ezra
    Hello people, I'm Ezra from Ethiopia
    anyway I have a question if you could reply please

    Do medicated Antiseptic Germicidal Medicated Beauty soaps lighten your skin because i bought 3 and 3 others, an arab woman and a very light skinned ethiopian woman (which i thought she was arab) told me that the medicated beauty soap was better and that it (in my own words) combats hyper pigmentation and makes your face silky soft and crystal clear.

    My question is Do medicated Antiseptic Germicidal Medicated Beauty soaps lighten your skin?

    Ezra, I've tries somany products such as topiclear soap , ami white, ambi, etc.. The best soap foronly $9.99 is great and there is three soaps that do three different things you should try it out go to makari.com and check it out !
  • Aug 22, 2005, 02:04 PM
    Ezra
    A reply
    This soap Jacqueline costs £2.70 and makes your face soft and crystal clear it does also lighten to make your skintone like an italians brown skin tone but I don't know if it goes lighter than that.

    But I'll check out that site you posted
  • Aug 28, 2005, 07:37 AM
    pkennedy1990
    Skin Whitening
    I don't know about pills, injections, or anything that actually works, because I've been on Hydroquinone for over 10 years now and by now I think my skin is immune to it! I'm from CANADA but currently stuck here in the UK where nothing that works is available, including Hydroquinone; anything that would actually make darker skin lighter is like, banned from the market, and also banned if you try to mail-order it from Mexico or the Philippines, they go through this stuff at Customs. The rule of thumb here is, if it actually lightens dark skin, it's illegal. That's how bad things are here, they're so paranoid of anyone actually being able to do "like Mike" and go from dark to white like that; their whole society is based solely around keeping the differences between dark and light painfully obvious...

    Has anyone had any luck with the "old-fashioned" lemon juice and sit out in the sun for like, EVER, or with "hair" peroxide? That's what I'm resorting to now. In spite of the fact that the sun very rarely shines here.
  • Aug 30, 2005, 04:01 PM
    Tabby
    Have just slogged through nearly all the posts on this site (which took some time!) & thought I'd add a bit of info from my own experience.

    Firstly, Godiva products did work for me, even when just using the cream, but it was a subtle difference - definitely a shade lighter, possibley more. It did also seem to be good for my skin, ships quickly & it's not too expensive.

    Has any one found a more effective lightening product? Makari/Herbal Inn/Whiter Skin perhaps? & just to re-cap, no one's had any luck with L-glut pills & Vit C?

    Has anyone tried Avre products - I've come across their site quite a lot over the past few years, the pills are new but the creams seem plausible.

    And for pkennedy, You can easily buy 'illegal' skin bleaching creams in the UK. Go to any Afro hair store & all the usual brands are there on the shelves - some even saying on the front of the packets how much hydroquinone they have in them.

    Hope there's some news soon.
  • Sep 1, 2005, 07:34 AM
    Ayshea
    Swiss Whitening pill
    Hi

    Has any one used the swiss whitening pill from the internet. I have just purchased it and there is no information sent with the package. I am too scared to use it.

    Ayshea
  • Sep 4, 2005, 09:04 AM
    dimples
    Are you suggesting Antacids together with the Vitamin C then?
  • Sep 5, 2005, 02:06 AM
    babyfat
    I used the asianwhitepills (I think that's what they are called) and with no effect AT ALL! Bunch of sugar pills if you ask me
  • Sep 5, 2005, 09:07 AM
    dimples
    Babyfat
    Hello there! How long have you used your pills? Any reactions you noted? How many mg glutathione per pill? What are its other ingredients?
  • Sep 7, 2005, 08:04 AM
    dimples
    Thanks but no thanks
    Thank you for your opinion. But I am a doctor, I know what I am doing. :)
  • Sep 8, 2005, 12:36 AM
    charité
    I'm sorry what's the issue here?
  • Sep 8, 2005, 12:50 AM
    kinekon18
    you guys...
    I haven't read any of the post accept the last 2 and I wanted to let you know that there is no skin lightening pill that works - at least not the gluthathionie kind, in fact no kind (yes a long-shot, but if something really did work I'd be using it and we'd all know about it).

    although not my favourite person in the world suleka/pinky from the evenskin forum told me due to her vitiligo she was on medical test using the gluthathionie pills (yeah, I probably didn't spell that right).

    you use x amount of vitamin c with the pills...

    a) - too much vitamin c will you give you adverse effects but more importantly, no-one on the test got any lightening to their skin, some darkened!

    I have no reason to believe that she would lie about that (despite her claims that monobenzone won't work on people who don't have vit - that was just a scare tactic she used on me because I was getting too happy about possibly depigging my skin - that's why I got banned from her forum, I kept asking for evidence to say the cream would know you didn't actually suffer with vitiligo... )

    I prefer seeing something happen to my skin, rather than popping a pill and hoping for the best, you can always stop whatever your doing if you see adverse effects, but internally you don't know what's going on - I feel if you want to lighten your skin you should use something external, it's just safer.

    my 6 cents.

    kazumi has a website with pics, he doesn't look that light to me despite using the pills for years.
    he sounds convincing, but then again it is his business.
  • Sep 8, 2005, 01:02 AM
    kinekon18
    gluthie
    yes, but only 1 to 2 pills per day - not the amount kazumi says you need to take:

    for every gluth pill you need to take 4 times that of vitamin c (500mg) = 6 gluth pills per day you'd need to be taking 24 vit c pills each day - that's 30 pills, and lets not forget the gluth pills he has already have vit c in them.

    you can buy the pills anywhere, his prices for them are high - anyone can try his potion and see no results. :confused:

    actually, that's wrong - anyone can try his theory, then tell us what your results are.

    I won't be trying them, I trust those pills as much as I'd trust using the eye-lightening drops :rolleyes:
  • Sep 10, 2005, 07:08 AM
    Xenophon
    Asianwhiteskin
    Hey guys.
    I am new here. I want to lighten up my skin just a little bit. Not white. Just a little bit more even.

    What do you think about asianwhiteskin? Are the pills harmful? Have anyone got expieriences? Please help me..! :o
  • Sep 14, 2005, 06:05 AM
    Xenophon
    No thanks. Im looking for pills

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