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What Rhianna and Lil Kim are using.

From the research I have done, the experts are pointing to mequinol. Because they have that super light complexion, but still have bronze undertones, unlike Benoquin which depigs. It burns like hell when not used with tretinoin and can damage your skin, also to prevent the skin from getting darker from the mequinol.

I can't find a place online that sells the Solage so I think I am just going to guy the Mequinol and combined it with my tretinoin I already have.

EDIT: scratch that, I found a site that sells Solage... but I'm not paying 90.00 so I'll just make my own.

The site you found , were they offering it without a prescription ?

What's tretinoin? Where can you get this and what does it do?

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Originally Posted by fairr

whats tretinoin? where can you get this and what does it do?

Tretinoin is a vitamin-a-derivative. It peels the skin and allows other skin lightening agents to penetrate better.

Ohh thanks for the information but can I know the place where you can buy the powder mequinol and where I can find the solage?

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Originally Posted by MAHARANI

The site you found , were they offering it without a prescription ?

Don't know, check it out. I just looked at the price and said HELL NO

Buy Solage (mequinol/tretinoin) at Online Canada Pharmacy

Haha that's just what I was thinking!

LOL... thanks ladies... you are the best. Do you guys thing this stuff will really lighten the skin? Like how sure are you guys?

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Originally Posted by RedDiamond

LOL... thanks ladies... you are the best. Do you guys thing this stuff will really lighten the skin? like how sure are you guys?

I've been trying for ages to figure out what Lil Kim is using, they said it wasn't Benoquin because she's not depigged obviously and its too even to be high volumes of HQ, and they both still have bronze undertones so they suspect mequinol which is a depig agent but nothing like mono. But no one really knows as they have not come out and said. But it is worth a try.

I think their bronze undertones are due to make up to be quite honest...

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Originally Posted by MAHARANI

I have purchased from that company before and they have a good customer service and are prompt with their deliveries. Never bought Mequinol from them though.

Which company are you referring to?

Dessaml, I thought Mequinol will burn the skin even if you use tretinoin or not? How much has the mequinol lightened your skin so far?

The company is goldpharma.

I think thst Dessaml said he/she has only just purchased the mequinol so may not be able to give feedback on results yet.

Thanks Maharani. I have seen this site before, is it a reliable site and do you need a prescription? Well, I guess we will know Dessaml's progress with the mequinol in a few weeks or so. Do you think the burning will eventually subside or will it continue through it's use?

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Which company are you referring to?

Dessaml, I thought Mequinol will burn the skin even if you use tretinoin or not? How much has the mequinol lightened your skin so far?

Meq its like HQ, there are different percents, for what I am trying to accomplish I will be buying 2%... 10% is waaaaaaaay too strong

I bought the 10% from them lets see how it goes this is my last hope to get rid of the spots from mono, by the way what is the active ingredient in this menoquil anybody knows

It's the same sort of thing as mono just it's like a slightly different makeup

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Thanks Maharani. I have seen this site before, is it a reliable site and do you need a prescription? Well, I guess we will know Dessaml's progress with the mequinol in a few weeks or so. Do you think the burning will eventually subside or will it continue throught it's use?

They are reliable. You will need a prescription for the mequinol but you can obtain it from them by answering a few questions and they will charge you for it once your prescription has been agreed.

I don't have a script I just ordered it, will they send it to me

Mequinol is the depigmentation agent, 4-Methoxyphenol is the IUPAC name. It's the monomethyl ether of hydroquinone and an isomer of guaiacol. Maybe adding a good oil like olive oil, sweet almond, or coconut oil will help lessen the irritation?

Mequinol - wikidoc

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Mequinol is the depigmentation agent, 4-Methoxyphenol is the IUPAC name. It's the monomethyl ether of hydroquinone and an isomer of guaiacol. Maybe adding a good oil like olive oil, sweet almond, or coconut oil will help lessen the irritation?

Mequinol - wikidoc

Interesting idea, it could work... Maybe that with the bio oil? :confused:Maybe for those who are vetrans to harsh bleaching agents might be able to withstand the 10%... but I would worry it would completely depig. I think I will buy it and mix it and test it on my foot or something.

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Originally Posted by MAHARANI

They are reliable. You will need a prescription for the mequinol but you can obtain it from them by answering a few questions and they will charge you for it once your prescription has been agreed.

Maharani: I see. What kind of questions did they ask you? Did they ask who was your doctor?

Lighterrr did you order the mequinol from the same place too?

Good thinking Dessaml, maybe the bio oil would help too as they also help to fade spots, so I've heard. I believe a lower dose like the 2%, a good oil, and tretinoin would be worth a shot. But, does the mequinol cause white spots like the mono or no?

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Maharani: I see. What kind of questions did they ask you? Did they ask who was your doctor?

Lighterrr did you order the mequinol from the same place too?

Good thinking Dessaml, maybe the bio oil would help too as they also help to fade spots, so I've heard. I believe a lower dose like the 2%, a good oil, and tretinoin would be worth a shot. But, does the mequinol cause white spots like the mono or no?

Probably does, that's why mequinol usually has tretenoin so the skin is not damaged. I wouldn't put pure mequinol on my face.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Maharani: I see. What kind of questions did they ask you? Did they ask who was your doctor?

No questions about your Doctor, just what the purpose of the cream is, whether you have used anything else for the condition, your weight and height etc... Nothing really hard. They will then let you know whether they are happy to provide the prescription and therfore place your order for you.

Ok thanks. What kind of conditions do they find acceptable?

Tell them you want it for your sun spots.

Lol... ok

I need some help. I don't know if I want to try the mequinol or sepiwhite. I was planning on mixing it myself using the powder but I haven't don't this before. If I make it too strong it'll burn my skin. If its too weak then it won't do anything. What do you think?

RedDiamond the mequinol is known to make the skin sting, I'm unsure if the stinging will ever seize months later. The Sepiwhite is supposed to lighten, but I believe it was tested on asian or Caucasian skin at 2-3%, so if your skin is brown this concentration may not be strong enough at 3%.

Thanks for the reply.Yes, I do have brown in my skin. My skin tone is like Ashanti. So do you think I would have to use a high concentration of sepiwhite? I would have to go to like 6% or something. Its weird because I though high concentrations of sepiwhite burned the skin? I was just thinking that sepiwhite would lighten like fairnflawless since the use sepiwhite too. I just don't know where to turn. LOL.

BTW what do you use?

Yeah, I believe the sepiwhite will burn the skin if the concentrations are too high. You could try at the percentage that they suggest (2%) along with other actives to lighten, if that doesn't work then increase from there. Here's the manufacturer's research document, at the bottom are some recipes that I was trying to become familiar with http://vanwagoner.net/product_litera...iwhite_MSH.pdf

I have been using the Mediderm Rx from Amazon but nothing happened so far. I'm thinking it must work better on asian and Caucasian skin, as mine is brown. I'm giving it to the end of this month and just use the rest up and then just switch to something else like Christalline and Fair & White exclusive whitenizer gel for the face and maybe even Hq 4% and tretinoin for the body. I'm just really dissapointed right now, I have even been tempted to start with the Makari first to give me a head start on the lightening. As it lightened me the best, but their prices are crazy.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Which company are you referring to?

Dessaml, I thought Mequinol will burn the skin even if you use tretinoin or not? How much has the mequinol lightened your skin so far?

"imgorgeous disagrees: Hey Golden Girl.. Please remember MEquinol cannot and Will not show a difference in days..... IT will take him a minimum of six months to start seeing a difference.. Besides till then he may get darker!"

Imgorgeous what was the purpose of putting that red mark on me and dissagree?! Dissagree with what? I NEVER said it will take days to see a difference up on here, I was simply asking Dessaml to give us an update in a few weeks or so as I am still learning about mequinol and it's reactions to the skin. Why would I claim something will lighten in a matter of days when I know that it takes approximately 28 days for the skin cells to regenerate. Besides, it is prescribed with tretinoin to help exfoliate the skin. Giving that reddie was for no reason, as it had nothing to do with my answer!

Thanks a lot for the replys golden girl. I have some thinking to do? Do u think I should just heat the sepiwhite in a pot or with water ?

You are to melt it in a beaker (maybe something else can be used, you may can even use a double boiler). Then in a pan boil the water while the beaker is in the center, let it boil until it reaches the required degrees, while you are heating you are also stirring the sepiwhite until it melts. Turn the heat off and once completely melted then pour the active with your base (lotion/creme), your base should be in a bowl (I think metal?). And stir completely, then pour in the bottle or jar that you intend to use. My instructions are a bit scrappy as I am going off from partial memorization and have never formulated anything. But here are the recipes on how to compound and you can ask them for further instructions http://www.makingcosmetics.com/sampl...nylalanine.pdf (Making Cosmetics)

OK... thanks a lot. I couldn't think of a decent way to melt the sepiwhite. I am taking chemistry lab lol and couldn't figure that out. And I don't want any of the beaker we use in lab, they are gross. We might have a double boiler here somewhere. Once I make sure we have all the right equipment.. I think I am going to plunge into making my own sepiwhite. I have to order some maybe firday evening if not then next week.

Oh I forgot, don't forget the pH strips to keep your formulation balanced, I believe it should remain between a pH of 5-6.5, so keep me updated on your progress and share the tips with me since you'll be the chemist!

Oh... you mean if I rate your answer as inaccurate... that means I'm giving you a remark ?

Does that actually affect your forum usage ? I really didn't know that ! I always tend to rate answers only considering that I wish to answer them there and there! Not with any intention... sorry !

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oh ..... you mean if i rate your answer as inaccurate .... that means im giving you a remark ?

does that actually affect your forum usage ? I really didnt know that ! I always tend to rate answers only considering that i wish to answer them there and there! not with any intention... sorry !

And people are viewed on how many red marks and green marks they have, it's your reputation. I can understand if it is true, but I did't say anything about skin lightening in days as I know that is false.

How do I see my reputation ? I have never really noticed that part.. I just though its something that you say OH your accurate Oh that's inaccurate!

Next time onwards I'm taking care.. Sorry again !