evening out skin

[milamonster]

I want to be able to even out my skintone sans makeup. What do you guys use to fade your dark spots? I have alot from acne and things. Even when i don't do anything it sometimes leaves a spot behind. On a forum I'm on some people spoke highly of Black Opal Fade System. Has anyone used this? Or anything else? I would like some recs...I would prefer something that I can buy at a store. And not extremely overpriced. THANKS!

 

[ashk36]

I'd like to know the same thing. I feel like I've tried everything. I used apple cider vinegar, the neutrogena acne mark fading peel, exfoliating with baking soda...the only thing I've found that works worth a damn is getting a facial peel at the spa, but damn that's expensive. I want to know how to fade them, and how to prevent them in the first place. Any little pimple leaves a red mark no matter what I do. It's enough to drive a girl crazy.

 

[nichollecaren]

anew clinical two step glycolic peels worked magically for me. I have medium dark skin that scars easily.

I also find that adding vitamin e to my diet has caused pimples to heal faster and scars fade easier too

 

[malteze_bubbleg]

I have recently started doing a a chemical peel once a week (Lactic acid peel from makeupartistschoice.com)...im have only done it twice, so i have a few more weeks to go, until i can see a difference but i did read good reviews from these peels. there are different types for diff goals.

 

[Dreamergirl3]

My sister uses AMBI products for some blotchiness and acne scars, there's a subtle difference but that's better than no difference, I'd say!

Peels would be great for that as well.

 

[Mizz.Coppertone]

organic cocoa butter to moisturize along with face peels.

you will have perfect smooth baby butt skin

 

[Austrian_Babe]

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Originally Posted by malteze_bubbleg I have recently started doing a a chemical peel once a week (Lactic acid peel from makeupartistschoice.com)...im have only done it twice, so i have a few more weeks to go, until i can see a difference but i did read good reviews from these peels. there are different types for diff goals.

Same here. I have used Glycolic, TCA and lactic acid peels. Even though TCA penetrates deepest, it kinda stopped working on me after a few uses. Lactic acid is supposed to work best for hyperpigmentation (after acne etc), and I like the results I get.

For some people, and minor imperfections, I´m sure drugstore products can work. For example, the Avon Anew peel is pretty good if you´re just starting out with peels. And I can recommend the Rx for Brown skin brightening serum and cream (from Sephora)
But if you have darker spots you´ll probably have to use a higher & peel if you want to see results. All drugstore products that contain glycolic acid for example don´t exceed a 10% strength. If drugstore strength acids don´t work, spend a few dollars more and get a higher % peel from makeupartistschoice.com (and they are definitely cheaper than getting a professional peel at a spa/dermatologists office)

 

[HerShe]

I used to have really bad hyperpigmentation around January last year and my skin and hair guru ( yes I have a guru) told me about Ole Henrickson's microderabrasion kit. It contains a lemon peel, chammomille comfort mask and a facial scrub the whole set cost $98 at sephora but is well worth the money. Since those dark marks have faded what I have been using that has gotten rid of my acne completely and now I have no dark marks what so ever is Ultra Glow Black Soap

I get it from my local beauty supply, it is heaven sent and cost $2. I also take vitamin A supplements, they contain retinol which is great for the skin because it promotes cell renewal. Give it a try

 

[Larkin]

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Originally Posted by HerShe I used to have really bad hyperpigmentation around January last year and my skin and hair guru ( yes I have a guru) told me about Ole Henrickson's microderabrasion kit. It contains a lemon peel, chammomille comfort mask and a facial scrub the whole set cost $98 at sephora but is well worth the money. Since those dark marks have faded what I have been using that has gotten rid of my acne completely and now I have no dark marks what so ever is Ultra Glow Black Soap I get it from my local beauty supply, it is heaven sent and cost $2. I also take vitamin A supplements, they contain retinol which is great for the skin because it promotes cell renewal. Give it a try

I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Did you use the kit for a year? &
How many times a week are you suppose to use the scrub/mask/peel?


Thanks

 

[leenybeeny]

I am happy with using a 10% AHA cream daily. It is amazing for getting rid of my acne scars quickly. I get big honkin' cycts and the scars fade so quikly when I am religious with my AHA use. Right now I am using Paula's Choice AHA Cream. It is meant for the body, but can be used on the face.

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

I've just started using a skin lightener on my dark spots.
No results yet, but if anything amazing happens, you'll probably hear from me haha.

 

[Larkin]

I've used Black Opal's Advanced Dual Complex Fade Gel and it definitley worked for the spots I was trying to lighten. So, I'd be willing to try their whole fade system. Again, for me that gel was the truth.

 

[milamonster]

for the user above (and any others helping me out), i do have some acne scars but i also have some freckling. i didn't realize that was what it was but they're tiny and they're not from acne...i wasnt born with freckles, im guessing this is from the sun? my skin still looks bout like this but this was taken 2 years ago? i have started making sure to use more sunscreen or whatever (sometime after this was taken) but this is what my face looks like for inquiring minds

 

[widdershins]

Something really cheap and effective that works for me is an aspirin mask mixed with a little bit of honey.

 

[milamonster]

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Originally Posted by widdershins Something really cheap and effective that works for me is an aspirin mask mixed with a little bit of honey.

mix those together and leav eon for how long?
how many times a week?

 

[HerShe]

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Originally Posted by Larkin I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Did you use the kit for a year? & How many times a week are you suppose to use the scrub/mask/peel? Thanks

Sorry for getting back to you so late. I used the kit once a week on friday nights for about 6 months. The reason why I did it on friday nights was because it was SOOO potent it would give me little bumps the morning after that wouldnt subside until Saturday afternoon. Once the 6 month mark hit my skin was "perfect" so I just stopped using it.

 

[HerShe]

What also works for those of you who don't want to spend a large sum of money is Lemon Juice. When you cleanse your skin at night take a q tip dip it in some lemon juice that has been refrigerated and rub it into your dark marks, in the morning cleanse your face as usual. Do this every night for 2 weeks and I guarantee you will see a difference

 

[milamonster]

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Originally Posted by HerShe What also works for those of you who don't want to spend a large sum of money is Lemon Juice. When you cleanse your skin at night take a q tip dip it in some lemon juice that has been refrigerated and rub it into your dark marks, in the morning cleanse your face as usual. Do this every night for 2 weeks and I guarantee you will see a difference

can it be the lemon juice you buy as is...you know in the bottle shaped liek a lemon? or od you have to use fresh juice that you squeeze? or does it not matter? if its the kind in the container then wohooo cuz i have that alread y ahhaa

 

[ayisha]

same problem! exfoliate, aha, collagen and acrazy goodsun screen...dont even touch your blemishes in the future and give it time! my mom's advice! Esthetic treatments montreal -Lisa Anella Advanced Esthetics: Corrective Care Treatments in Montreal since 1977

 

[ayisha]

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Originally Posted by Mizz.Coppertone organic cocoa butter to moisturize along with face peels. you will have perfect smooth baby butt skin

there is acyually a beter chance of someone breaking out doing this on the face...better for the body.l i forgot to mention zinc suppliments andvitamin c to fight breakouts!