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Hyperpigmentation: Over-the-Counter Product Effectiveness

July 18, 2020

Hyperpigmentation These creams (Ambi, Skin Success, Nadinola) contain less than 4% hydroquinone and according to scientific research, OTC hydroquinone 2% preparations are typically less effective than the prescription 4% preparations. Your spots may stand a chance if you add penetration enhancers such as glycolic acid and tretinoin as a supplement to the pigment lightening agent (the aforementioned creams). That said, and speaking from experience, using these creams (alone) have not been effective in treating the dark spots on my body.…

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Body Lotions for Dark Spots, Keratosis Pilaris, and Strawberry Legs

July 7, 2020

AHA Body Lotions for Dark Spots, Keratosis Pilaris & Strawberry Legs Lotions: Amlactin, Glytone, Alpha Skincare…

AHAs Alpha Arbutin Azelaic acid Hydroquinone Hyperpigmentation on Face Kojic acid Niacinamide Retinoids Vitamin C

A Guide to Help you Fight Hyperpigmentation (Face)

July 5, 2020

This week, we shall be looking at the categories of hyperpigmentation treatments, and corresponding products. 1. Beginner (Mild): Niacinamide, Vitamin c, Alpha arbutin 2. Intermediate 1 (Moderate): Azelaic acid 3. Intermediate 2 (Moderate to Risky): AHAs, Retinoids, Kojic acid 4. Advanced (Risky): Hydroquinone More to come….…

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Should I use Hydroquinone all Over or Only on Affected Areas?

July 4, 2020

Question: “Do any dark-skinned people use Hydroquinone on their whole face? I have multiple skin tones due to hyperpigmentation, wondering if I’d have to avoid my non-pigmented skin.” I remember asking my dermatologist this same question-although about my legs (had dark spots all over)-and he being conflicted about it. It also seemed like he didn’t want to give a definitive answer. Well here’s one… Answer: “I’m currently using it on my whole face because I have spots in multiple places.…

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Fish Oil Improved my Skin

July 4, 2020

“For the past almost 2 years I’ve really delved into information from this forum, Twitter estheticians and skincare junkies. Tried all the popular/suggested products, steps, and regimens. While I occasionally noticed some improvement in skin, my skin’s condition still felt unstable. While I’m not trying to be that person that’s like “just splash water on your face and go!”, I’ve always had this lingering feeling that all of these products/long intensive regimens ..are not all they’re hyped up to be…

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