post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation products for brown skin

[Goat Goat Etc.]

I have yet to try this but it seems very, very promising.

"The ASPIRIN MASK"

So some of the peeps I'm subscribed to on youtube, have brought up the aspirin mask.

It's an easy to do DYI mask.

All you need:
+A bottle of UN/NON coated Aspirin or BC according to MichellePhan
+A Bit of Honey/Aloe Vera as an agent to help the aspirin stick to your face
+Vitamin E Oil as recommended by CurlyGurlMakeup and pincstuff

Why Aspirin?:
Aspirin is made out of Salicylic Acid aka Beta Hydroxy Acid, BHA. BHA/Salicylic Acid is found in acne and hyperpigmentation reduction products. So this stuff def kills acne, pimples, and helps in cell turn over.

Why Honey/Aloe Vera?:
Aspirin will not go on the skin easily. Honey and Aloe Vera are sticky and offer healing and softening benefits for the skin.

Why Vitamin E Oil?:
Vitamin E Oil is not only moisturizing but a gradual FADER of SCARS! **IMPORTANT** When purchasing Vitamin E Oil understand that there is a concentration grade in units called I.U./International Units. You will see slower fading action if have oil with an IU of 400 compared to the grade I have of 70,000. Concentration counts; you will need patience if you have a low IU but you won't need as much if you have a higher IU.

I purchased my Vitamin E Oil 70,000 IU here:
http://www.amazon.com/Sundown-Vitamin-70000-Ounces-Pack/dp/B001GAOG6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1254075486&sr=8-1
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MichellePhan's tutorial explains the mask and the ingredients in the most detail, so please watch her video first.
YouTube - Aspirin Mask
I learned about vitamin e oil from this vid, again I got the same oil she has from amazon in a 3 pack.
YouTube - Juice Beauty?! Nope, how about Vitamin E Oil!
Great MUA on Specktra and Youtube, also provided Aspirin Mask tips.
YouTube - Get baby smooth skin! Exfoliation tip
Aspirin+Honey+Vitamin E oil Tutorial
YouTube - Skin Care How to: Aspirin and Honey Mask
Aspirin+Honey/Aloe Vera+Vitamin E oil Tutorial
YouTube - Treating Blemishes Pimples and Scars: Asprin Mask, Vitamin E

Hope that helps guys.

 

[shontay07108]

Mac studio fix messed me up royally earlier this year. I have some spots on the side of both cheeks (right side is worse). It's not horrible, but being so light makes it noticeable. I haven't tried to cure it, I guess I should though. Right now i just use concealer to cover it.

 

[macgirl3121]

Goat Goat - thanks so much for posting the videos. I bought some BC powder a few yrs ago to do this and couldn't get it to work. I was missing adding the honey. I did it this morning and I would actually classfiy this as a mild chemical peel. I use a Clarisonic which does a great job but this mask exfoliated even more. I'll definately be adding this to my routine at least 1x a week. My skin gets congested and clogged very easily if dead skin cells are allowed to build up. Next, I'll be picking up some high IU vitamin e oil to use on my legs.

My hyperpigmentation is much better now than earlier this year. I went to a medi spa and started the Obagi NuDerm regimen to speed up the cellular turnover of my skin. The retin A/HQ combo has worked wonders on my darkest spots.

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

Glad it helped!

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

I just tried the mask for myself!
They aren't kidding about baby smooth!

 

[Loquita]

I am just gonna bump this thread up because it's full of helpful advice and I could really use some help!! I am a medium olive-skinned Latina who has been dealing with some major hyperpigmentation issues since my teenage years, and despite the fact that I run away from the sun and use SPF everyday, I can't find anything that works for me. I sneeze and I get a dark brown blotch on my cheek and forehead (okay, so maybe I am exaggerating). But seriously -- I scratch the side of my face by accident and a brown mark stays there, for months if not years. I have been to the Derm, and he gave me Triluma samples, which my skin can't tolerate. Have also tried all kinds of OTC stuff (both $$ and cheap) without much luck.

Clarisonic has been a big help, and I highly recommend getting one if you can. But I am interested in hearing more about Obagi...anyone have experience with that line? Which products would you recommend? I am willing to put the time and work in if I can get some results. My latest OTC tries have been Dermalogica and a bit of Mario Badescu, but no luck with either. TIA for your wise suggestions!!

 

[YuzuBunny]

Question....Are these treatments for whole face? I have like 1 dark spot I want to fade, but should I do something for my whole face or is there a product I can put just on the dark spot? TIA!