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Hi Guys,
I'v just registered with this forum and I just want to know if anyone has used Melederm and got results from it as I have just purchased my first jar and I don't want to get my hopes up only to be disappointed. I've done a bit of research on the product and found some promising reviews, has anyone here used it yet? :confused:
Don't get your hopes up. I did some surfing and can't find a single good review of the product.
... of course all the sites that sell it say it's great...
Hey Littlegenie. I've used their product with some success. Some people say its good, others not so much. You might be able to find some more info on if you search for "Whiter skin" which is the name is used to go by. I found a couple of reviews at http://www.smartskincare.com/reviews...onidx/lighten/
Best of luck to you.
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Originally Posted by hindude
I have only been using it for a couple of days yet, so its too early to tell if its working. But for the benefit of other members of this forum I have taken a 'before' picture so I can show you guys the difference after a few weeks.
I'll keep you posted.;)
Littlegenie,
Well let us know how it goes. If you do not mind me asking what is your ethnicity, skin tone color, are you using any products along with melederm? I recently got an email from civant saying if you buy one you get the another jar for free. Also that they are discontiuning the melderm cream in a week and replacing it with toners, exfoliaters, etc. It beens 3 to 4 weeks now. I do not think they are discontuining the line.
There product or there line used to be called "Whiterskin" and now they have completed changed there marketining stragery. Whiterskin was for skinlightening and now they say its not for skin lightening (only to get rid of tan, discolorations).
Check out this board a lot of members using this product: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/brighterskin/
Its leading the polls
I'm on their mailing list too. I think that offer was for the lightening lotion not the cream. I bought the lotion back when it was whiterskin and didn't have any real results with it. The cream however worked to lighten my face a few shades.
I have asian skin, a little darker maybe than olive skintone. I don't necessarily want to lighten a few shades, I just want even skin tone. I have dark circles around my eyes too and I'm hoping this cream will help get rid of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meena221
The only other product I'm using alongside it is my usual moisturizer by Olay.
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Originally Posted by hindude
What was your before skin and now after? How long did you use it for? Did you use the whiterskin formula or the melederm fomrula?
Hi... I am too like you, I have dark circles under my eye and round my mouth... can I use this product? I am indian... so brown skin colour. And I don't want to go lighter all over I just want even skin tone too but what happens if I just apply cream to the areas that are pigmented will it go lighter than other parts of my face... oh why is it so confusing! Does any one know the long term effects of these creams. And does anyone know of any creams that actually really really work. I think the sun has made my skin loads of different colours!
I have certainly noticed that my skin is in better condition during these last few days, I don't think its any lighter though. Only time will tell... I'm going to resist taking any more pics until after 3 weeks of use. I love the cream though.. its not greasy and feels very moisturizing. If it does turn out to be a glorified moisturizer, I'm going to be very... very P****d off.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by flawfull but hopeful!x
One thing I'm worried about is that IF I do get lighter, my dark circles may stand out more. I'v had them all my life, but they weren't noticeable when I was younger... 4 children later, and going on 29 yrs... I look like a racoon.
I'v tried Hylexin and it doesn't work so don't be tempted to try it!!
I used it lonnng time ago every day and it lightend me up prety good. It took some time though. Nowadays I just use it 1 or maybe 2 times in a week.
Hi littlegenie...Quote:
Originally Posted by Littlegenie
Thank you for your reply to me, its much appreciated. I was hoping you could be updated about how it goes. I've also now noticed a darker area on my upper lip - I wax there so was wondering if that's got something to do with it? I'm getting really stressed out that my skin is going to keep getting worse and worse. I'm only 24, do you think everyone is searching in vain for skin lightening products because mainly on this site no one has really said yes this works for definite and the ones that have, everyone seems to question for self advertising. I don't mind spending a lot of money on sorting this out, so do you think I could go to a proffessional, like a surgeon or something because it's the only thing I feel insecure about and want to get rid of it more than anything in the world. Keep in touch, thank you x
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Originally Posted by flawfull but hopeful!x
Hi flawfull but hopeful,
Maybe you should try lightening the hair on your upper lip with a cream bleach or something instead of waxing. My upper lip skin also gets irritated if I try waxing it, I sort of break out in really painful spots with white heads so I never wax my face. Waxing shouldn't really make your skin darker but I guess everyone's skin reacts in different ways.
Like you I also feel that maybe these companies just want to make money out of women's insecurities, sometimes we believe only what we want to believe... whenever a new product is launched promising results that sound too good to be true, at a price that's rocket high, we think that because its so expensive it MUST be good and it MUST work... but sadly this is not the case on most occasions.
Maybe you should visit a cosmetic surgeon, especially if you feel so strongly about it... but just remember that there are other things to think about when going this route as some people end up looking worse after surgery. You need to be realistic about the results you want from surgery. Maybe you should consider something less drastic such as laser treatment, microdermabrasion or a chemical peel these treatments are mostly targeted at wrinkles so I'm not really sure if these will help lighten your skin.:)
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Originally Posted by Littlegenie
You don't understand how nice it is to talk to someone who has similar issues - when I speak to my friends (who are all white) they say they can't see it! But I know my skin is changing all the time! My skin is also only an issue because I'm quite natural looking and don't wear too much make up/ I don't suit it and so my skin is ever more untoned. Now I obsess about being ugly when I get married! (ahhhhhhh!) about surgery - I only want to help my skin look more healthy I'm not planning on changing drastically - but because my skin is so important to me I want the best for it and would rather wait a little longer to find out facts and spend a little bit more money so it can be done properly. I'm hoping surgeons/ dermatologist would know how to solve these problems?! I'm just sceptical if any of these creams do work - how is melederm for you at the moment? Haven't you been trying it? There must be something out there for these problems surely especially as I've realised I'm not the only one - where are you from? I'm from the uk so there is less on inidian skin tones and how to eradicate skin problems here... thanks again for all your advice and help, its much appreciated!x
Hiya flawfull but hopeful,Quote:
Originally Posted by flawfull but hopeful!x
Im also in the uk, I live in stoke on trent.
Although I am pakistani.. our ethnic skin tone is very similar, I tend to wear makeup everyday but purely because I hate the under eye darkness that I have.. if I didn't have these circles I probably wouldn't wear it. The rest of my skin isn't too bad for my age so I'm not complaining. And your right.. skin is one of the most important parts of our body... its the first thing everyone else sees and in my opinion its worth spending a few £££!! On.
I'm trying out Melederm because it was the only product I could find that didn't contain any harmful ingredients in it. I don't know if I'm imagining it but today when I looked in the mirror.. I felt that my skin looked brighter, but like I said before sometimes we only see what we want to see that's why I decided to take a 'before' picture so that I could compare it with an 'after' picture. Hey... the camera won't lie will it? If it don't work at least I won't be dis-illusioned, I'll have crystal clear evidence... and I won't bother buying another jar. Heheheheh!! ;)
I'm half white half pakistani and after seeing a picture of myself the other day I realized I really needed to even out my skin tone. I have some dark spots under my eyes as well as right above my nose and at first I decided to just get a tan to even it now but maybe lightening it would be better. Someone on another forum said C2 worked the best for them but I can't find it anywhere. Anyone heard of that stuff? I'm really not sure what to use. Guess I'll try that Melederm stuff.
I googled C2 and found a discussion that might interest you. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by raid192
http://skincarerx.com/phorum/read.php?3,21487
Hello littlegeni, could u provide us with their website if u have it? Thanks
I just found this forum so I'm glad because I just bought melederm for my chin its abit darker than the rest of my face I hoped this cream would help me, has anyone found any positive results, I'm also thinking of using it on old acne marks.
Hey genie thanks for the link. That C2 stuff seems popular but kind of expensive. I think ill try out the melederm first. Basically I only have some discoloration on the bridge of my nose and under my eyes. If I use the stuff all over my face do you think I'll get an even skin tone? Or should I just put it on the dark areas? Id really like to put it all over my face but I'm afraid I won't get an even skin tone. Also can I use the stuff on the rest of my body. I got a little farmers tan I don't like =/
Hi Littlegenie,
I am planning to buy Melederma and am in UK. Can you please tell me from which website you bought the product?
Aniya
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Originally Posted by muna
This is the website that I ordered it from, its based in the USA :
http://www.civantskin.com/products.html
Thanks LittleGenie!
Hi raid192Quote:
Originally Posted by raid192
If you use it all over your face then you will lighten the skin all over your face at the same pace, which means that the darker skin on your face will never catch up with the rest of your face. I suggest you use it just on the darker skin to start with and once you achieve the desired colour, start applying it all over your face.
I wouldn't suggest using melederm for your whole body because its only a small jar and it won't last you long at all... the jar is just enough to use on your face for a month. Trust me I know because I'm using it too... iv been using it for just over 2 weeks and half of its gone!!
I'm going to see what kind of results I get once I'v finished the jar and then decide if its worth buying again. The thing is that I can't afford to spend £32.00 ($49.99) a month just on my face. I think my skin is lighter but I'll know for sure from pics if its for real or if I'm imagining it!! :confused:
I'm thinking of buying a cream with 2% hydroquinone in to lighten my arms a little... I don't mind using it on my body but never on my face.
On the other hand if you would like to try a natural skin lightening/brightening method then mix a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and a little gram flour, enough to make a paste. Apply this paste to the under-eye area, and wash off after fifteen minutes, Be careful though – the yellow colour of turmeric tends to stain the face, so do this before going to bed. And don't be tempted to add more than a pinch.
This worked a treat for me. You see lemon is a natural skin bleach. If you get skin irritation try not to leave the paste on for as long.
I for one can say that Melederm is a GREAT product. Though I do not use it anymore, I did in the past and it did exactly what it claimed. I even saw results within just a few weeks like they promised. The only downside was that I got a few breakouts in the first few days, but they disappeared after about a week. I think maybe my skin needed some time to adjust. Anyway, I would recommend you try it. Worst thing that could happen is that you will have to get a refund right?
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Originally Posted by sharon1
I must agree with you... it is a great product. Even if it doesn't end up lightening my skin, its made it so beautifully smooth. I'v got combination skin and some parts of my face were always oily and shiny. But this cream is fabulous its got rid of all the shine while moisturizing at the same time, its also an excellent base for make-up. I'm tempted to carry on using it indefinitely! :rolleyes:
Thanks Littlegenie for your help. What your saying makes perfect sense and I plan to follow it. It is ashame that the stuff goes so fast because I had planned on putting on the rest of my body to have a nice even skin tone. Though going by what you say, I'd probably end up using 10 jars. It's very unfortunate that the company discontinued their body lotion. I emailed the company about it and they replied that their customers reported much better results using melederm cream on areas of their body. Anyway I was wondering what your going to use on the rest of your body. I may just get a bunch of melederm so I'll have enough to put all over.
How many shades did you lightened up and how long did it take to see results? How permnant are the results? Did you use the melederm or the old whiterskin formula? Do you have any before and after pictures?Quote:
Originally Posted by sharon1
Hi littlegenie, sorry not replied earlier to your message that you sent me, it has been so hot in uk and its annoying that id rather be inside to stay away from the sun. I have been trying to protect myself with spf 50. I was just wondering how the cream is going and whether its lightened your skin at all? From what I can tell it is a very good cream, am I right?
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Originally Posted by Meena221
I used the old whiterskin formula. But I've read that melederm is actually better. I think my skin lightened 2-3 shades but I also noticed that it looks a lot more uniform in color. Like Littlegenie was saying, it does make your skin feel really smooth. I stopped using it because its too expensive for me to keep up. I've been using sunblock and moisturizer and my skin hasn't redarkened. If I notice any redarkening I might try the new version.
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Originally Posted by sharon1
I hvnt seen no darkning either. I used it to lighten my whole face up and it was the best cream I tried so far. I went through like 2 tubs of it in the first month. Now I go easy and maybe put it on 2 or 3 times a week. My face is still nice and light. I just started using it on my chest and arms last week.
By the way I am a medium dark complexon. I get very dark in the summer but much liter in the winter.
Hi guys
I'v been using the Melederm cream for nearly a month now and I can definitely see an improvement in my complexion. Nothing drastic mind, but enough to make me feel confident enough to walk out without foundation. I feel my skin is more of a uniform colour.. I just dust some loose powder on my face and off I go! Its like your still the same old you.. but better, do you understand what I mean?
I think I will buy another tub to maintain my results... I still have a problem with my dark circles though and I don't think anything will be able to fix them.. :( I guess I'm going to have to think of a clever make-up trick to hide them.
Are you lightening youwhole fae or just spots? I used melederm to lighten my entire face and neck a few shadesQuote:
Originally Posted by Littlegenie
Hi,
I have been the most fascinated with this specific forum. I have been researching the Civantskincare for a few days now. And I am so scared to try it. I don't like wasting my money, and most of all I don't like being dissapointed.
This actually isn't about me though, its about you Littlegenie.
I to suffer from dark circles. Mine aren't puffy or anything, but they definitely are purplish, and they are noticeable. I don't wear a lot of make up, in fact, I go a lot without make up, but whenever I want to look nice, I always find myself trying to cover up my bags with light compact powder (anything else makes me break out).
So what Im here for is to let you know that Civant Skincare sells this eye cream on their site. Its easy to miss if your not looking for it, but I think it would probably work, and I think you should look into it. It goes with the whitening cream, so you shouldn't have to worry about mixing products. Im not to worried about my bags, so Im not going to buy it. Its kind of expensive for a small little 0.5 oz jar. But you probably don't need much anyway cause its only for use under the eyes.
There is a deal though. Its buy 2 get one free. If I ever bought the stuff, that's what I would do, being as it is that the whole treatment is effective after about 12 weeks. And the buy 2 get one free is a 9 week treatment. You will see results in like 2-3 weeks, but the bags are supposedly completely gone after the 12 weeks. I got this information about the 12 weeks just by doing math according to the charts that were given to show the effects.
I know you said you were going to order some more of the whitening cream so maybe when you go on the site you can check out the eye cream. Here's the site I have been on, so you can check it out: http://www.civantskin.com/products.html
Im going to go with the $144 dollar bonus pack, that sells the eye cream and everything else as well. That way if I like it Im going to buy 2 more, and get the last one free, and that would be 12 weeks of treatment right there. And ill save a little by doing it that way.
Does anyone have any feedback to give me before I decide to spend my money on this product. I don't just want a clearer brighter complexion. I already have an even clear complexion. I just simply want whiter skin. Would you recommend this product for me? Or do you think I should use something else, if I want to be whiter. I am a medium olive, kind of like the color of a deeply tanned whiter person. Im actually lighter than some of my deeply tanned white friends. I want to go like 2-4 shades whiter, but just on my face, because its exposed to the sun the most.
Would you guys recommend that I use this product on my face to get whiter. Also little genie, do you have any before and after pics of your melederm experience.
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Originally Posted by flowerchildnea
I would recommend using this product because it does lighten the skin. Slowly but surely! It might take a long time if you intend to lighten your skin several shades and you must also keep in mind that what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
I have some pics and I will try to post them soon, I want to wait until the lightening is significant enough to be compared with previous pics. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks,
And yes, I do know that the texture and color of the skin are highly significant factors when it comes to something like changing the color of the skin. Whether your tanning, or whitening.
That's why I asked you what color you were, what race you were, and another question is how easily do you tan? I tan in within minutes of being in the sun, but when I stay out of the sun, I get significantly lighter. But I still get affected by indirect sun... heat tans my skin just as easily, maybe not as fast or as much as direct sun, but it does. UVA rays are like the direct sunlight which I think is the cause of cancer and other skin problems, and UVB rays are the ones that penetrate deep into the skin causing tanning, and burning. UVB rays are the ones that are carried in the heat of the sun, and whether your sitting under an umbrella or in the shade under a tree, you may still get a fairly decent tan because of the UVB rays that are everywhere.
Sunscreen screens out UVA rays from causing cancer, but it still allows you to tan. And sunblocks (hence the word block) blocks out both UVA and UVB rays from tanning, and from harming the skin.
Well I don't know why I just wrote all that, hahaha, I guess I was just feeling informative. Anyway, I appreciate your feedback. I am looking forward to your results. Also did you find the information about the eye complex on Civant skincares website helpful. I hope so, and if you try it, I would also like to know your results.
Please don't waste your money on this product. It didn't work for me and after 30 days of faithful everyday use, I tried to return it and they wouldn't take it back. They want a postmark within 30 days after you get an RMA number from them. That means you don't have 30 days to try the product but more like three weeks. You have to wonder about a company who makes so many claims about a product and give you a hard time about a thirty day policy. Most other companies who have a very good product always accept returns because they understand a number things which I don't need to go into.Don't waste your money or time on this one. Please! :mad:
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Originally Posted by flowerchildnea
The melederm cream is good to lighten the whole skin up. But for some reason when you email them asking about lightening your entire face or body, they tell you that its not meant for that but supposed to be just for lightening dark spots and stuff. Also, I don't know if the eye cream is as good as the skin whitener. The eye cream gave me a little stinging sensation and I think was too strong for my skin.
Solediscretion: I find it strange that they wouldn't take it back. I returned 2 jars of the eye cream to them and they took it back no problem. I used them both for more than 3 weeks. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 30 days after getting an RMA number actually mean you have a longer time to try the product?
Anyway, flowerchildnea, I would say don't spend the money just yet on the entire kit. First of all you don't really need to use their toner and cleanser. If you're like me, you probably already have a cleasner and toner that you regularly use. Also the eye cream might be too strong for the skin around the eyes. I think just order the Melederm product since that's the best thing they sell. There is a eye cream called Teamine which I hear is really good. It's made by a different company and you can find it online by Google.
I just started using Melederm 9-10 days ago. I wanted to know what sunscreen do you recommend to use on top after applying the cream? I have noticed already that the acne spots on my chin and the dark "mustache" above my lip are getting lighter. Its only been 10 days so I am VERY happy so far! Right now I am using COTZ SPF 58 which blocks EVERYTHING. However, I really hate putting it on since it makes my skin look ashy and grey (I am medium dark skinned). If anyone has a recommendation to a sunblock that is both light and strong, please advise me! THANKS
Nikki,
I used to go to this website last summer. It "seemed" to be the best sunblock on the market... well from what Ive seen. It was the only SPF 100 that I had ever found, and not only does it completely block the sun, it also stops pigmentation. Here's the site: http://www.delivereddeals.com/biosun.asp
I tried buying some last summer, but I was never able to, because they were all out of stock. And sometimes to me when something's out of stock, that means its probably good.
But yeah. I recommend that you go to a doctor, or a dermatologist before finding a sunblock that's going to work with melederm. 2 chemicals sometimes don't do good things for the skin. I suggest that you try to stay out of the sun, as often as possible... unless you have to go in it. And if you do, you should find a "face" sunblock, for the face only. Those tend to be milder, and less greasy, but also less affective. Its up to you.
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