How I Got Rid Of Melasma on my Face | Beauty | Karina Style Diaries
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2018
- Popular Beauty Blogger and Blogger, Karina Style Diaries, shares her tips and tricks to beat melasma and how she got rid of it. UPDATED ROUTINE HERE: karinastylediaries.com/video/...
She breaks down her routine and what she did exactly so you can start taking better care of your skin.
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Thank you so much for this information. It was very helpful as a melasma suffer. ! Love you accent 🤗
My Dr prescribed Triluma but it costs 300 over here in NY. I have been using Nuetrogena Retinal skin wrinkle treatment in the jar, Clinique Vitamin C serum and instead of using Laura Mercier translucent powder on my face which I have used often, I use revlon colorstay foundation that has spf 15 and use Caldesene powder which contains 15% zinc oxide. It works amazingly well and it is super water resistant. It containsaloe vera gel and chamomile as well.
Great info! Love your hair...
I used to have amazingly clear skin, never put anything on my face and I was happy. One day I decided to use a moisturizer with alpha hydroxy acid, I used it in the summer, went to the beach, pool, etc. By the end of summer, I had developed strange brown patches on my forehead. I went to my dermatologist, he said it was melasma, it was brought on by the combination of AHA and the sun.
He gave me 4% bleaching cream. After 20 years, if I stop the cream the melasma comes right back within 3 weeks. By now it was all over my face, and I was up to 10%.
A couple of years ago I lost my job, and could not afford to go to my dermatologist with no insurance, so I stopped using bleaching creams, expensive creams, expensive exfoliating agents, I just let myself accept the melasma.
Guess what happened, the melasma has greatly faded!!! It has NOT disappeared completely, but it has visibly faded, it’s much better than before.
I remember once a long time ago I asked my dermatologist how did this happen, how did it spread, he told me melasma is a hive, sometimes it appears when your skin is irritated by a combination of chemicals and heat, it comes mysteriously, and sometimes it disappears or fades mysteriously. Looks like he was right!
What I learned is not to put too many harmful chemicals on my face, even natural “remedies” are harmful, not only that but they make your skin very, very sensitive to the point that you’re afraid of exposing your face to any sunlight, even if you avoid the sun, you can still damage your skin with heat or fluorescent light, or the light of your computer screen. To me that’s not the way I want to live.
Lesser is always better!!!
Mel K I would love to know your skin regimen !!
Mel K I believe you. It's happening to me I just gave up and it's looking a little better my skin
Gosh I'm so sorry to hear it Mel. Sometime we think we are "helping" and are in fact "messing things up". I do believe in leaving it alone too if you can. For now I'm pretty happy with my treatment but I think 10 times before using something drastic. The best thing is to be consulting with a doctor and follow their directions :)
Thanks for leaving us a comment, I'm sure so many of us can relate!!
Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. The reason why you develop the melasma is bc you use AHA and maybe not enough sun protection. I dont know if you use sunscreen regularly or not since you didnt mentioned in your comment. But when comes to using any actives such as, AHA, BHA, retinoid, niacinamide, lactic acids, hydroquinone, etc.. spf protection is a must! Because they will make you skin super sensitive to the sun. Most US sunscreen are mainly more focus for uvb protection and not uva. When using actives ingredients uva protection is especially important. The reason is because uva have longer wave length and are much stronger that it penetrates through the inner layers of our skin causing hyperpigmentation such as melasma, sunspot, uneven skin, darkening any acne spots, etc... if you want more of uva protection look more into Japanese and korean sunscreen. Lastly sunscreen only last 2 hrs at most depending on how much you apply. Esp if swimming need to use waterproof one and need to reapply in between breaks. Always use sunscreen daily even when its cloudy outside or indoor bc unlike uvb, the uva ray will pass through the clouds and windows. Hopefully these tips helps! 😊
That’s interesting! I wish I had the same results. I haven’t treated my melasma in a couple years (except the recommended sunscreen) and it’s only worsened. It used to be on my forehead only and now it’s all over my cheeks as well. I wonder what some differences are. Hormones have much to do with it, especially with women who have had children. I did not have children and am peri-menopausal. Im wondering if that’s why it’s getting worse. 🤔
For great information on melasma check out Dr Drays channel. She is a dermatologist and gives very good advice
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I would love to have seen some before and after pictures!
gmadiva hi there! On my recent video about melasma and a talk with my doctor you can see my before face on video and in action! See description box for the direct link to it!
@@KarinaStyleDiaries I didn 't find video with before and after pictures, please tell me where to find it ?
A trick : watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.
@Gael Alessandro yup, I have been using flixzone} for since december myself =)
Amazing video, thanks for Charing 👍
Good tips, your skin look good and healthy!!
Love the info thanks u r amazing
Thanks for this! New to your channel and love this I'm so glad that I find you I rely feel like you are very genuine I'm going to follow you advises, God bless .
Thank you so much Sandy! See a doctor first, don't buy anything that wasn't precribed to you or over the internet! I'm wishing you the best!!!
Great video! Obrigada!!
Natalie newman de nada querida!!! Fico feliz q tenha gostado!!!!
I love that you explain the difference between a chemical sunscreen and a physical sunscreen. I heard that the chemical sunscreen allows the uva and uvb rays to sit on the skin and combats them causing free radicals to form. For sunscreen I use Cotz flawless complexion spf50 with 20% zinc oxide. My makeup also has titanium dioxide 18% and zinc oxide 22% it’s by bare minerals. In addition to all that I wear a wide brimmed hat when I go out in the sun.
You are so humble! Love how you are so real about it.
Bu why you do not put retinol on your melasma ?
What a great video amiga, i will go to the dermatologist and follow the rest to the t! i already do the chemical peels and microdermabrasion at a clinic. I will continue those
Yes Amiga that was what really made the difference!!! I’m so glad we can kick melasma’s booty together!!!
Thank you for your wonderful video! It is such a relief to know I’m not the only one who has this problem. None of my friends or family members have it so I have been trying to hide like it’s something to be ashamed of or something. Your advice was right on and you are beautiful inside and out. I have hope now☺️
I found this video very helpful. I rarely ever comment, but felt compelled to. Thank you so much for the info. I'm using hydroquinone 4% from my doctor now. I will try some of the other products you recommended. And seriously??? Powder sunblock?? That is going to change my life!! I'm going to get it today.
I know this was 3 years ago, but did it work long term or did it come back after using it? I’m afraid that my pih will come back after usage
Hydroquinone worsened my melasma. I've been lightening it slowly w/a lemon, honey and milk mixture. I also exfoliate and use Dr Denese pore refining toner that contains natural acids and vitamins.
ur hair looks so nice🤩
smart lady! thanks!
Great video I'll be trying your advice 🙂
Thank you so much
Thanks for this! New to your channel and love this. Why not use retinol on the melasma areas?
Yensoun Ta thank you! So happy to hear it!! The tri-Luna has retinol already so you don’t want to overdose the affected area. For nights that you don’t use tri-Lima you can use retinol! 😘😘
Just wanted to add that Hydroquinone has been banned in Korea since 2009.
El and in many other countries since it is cancerogenic and old, there are now much better actives against melasma
Hi there karina. I Luv, Luv your review. Because of this review I took the courage and went to see a dermatalogist for the melasma that's been on my face, and I also got the triluma. And I am happy to report that the melasma has been clearing so fast that I just can't believe it's almost gone, after so many years trying so many expensive products. I think I should have gone sooner that way I could have saved my money. But oh well, anyway your review Inspired me and I took a chance. And I want to thank you soo much, because if it wasn't for this review I would still have the melasma. I hope that this review helps other women like myself to take the leap. May God Bless You and give you your desires of your heart.
yoli gonzales you’re melasma didn’t come back would you recommend triluma
Give there great video. Wanted to ask you when the Dr prescribed you the hydroquinone how long did you used it for and did you have to come back to it or didn't have to use it anymore. Appreciate a response thanks God bless.
Really helpful & like the power sunscreen I should buy that one. Just love it thanks 💕
Kabita Paudel you’re so welcome I’m happy to help!
So glad you found it helpful! Best wishes :)
This is highly informative.. i did not know about powder sunscreen or those indoor lights.. who knew?? Thanks for sharing!! I would have liked to see a before...
Thank you
Hi ,thank you so much for all the info. I am asian. Brown skin. Have very bad melasma. Forehead, cheek. They are looking slightly better, but very slow progress. I am using Mary Kay night and day moisturizer. They claim that it helps fade the pigmentation..Its called Time Wise. Its some sort of Sun Block. The sad thing is, I am still getting new pigmentation spots..
Oi linda, encontrei seu primeiro video...muito bom.
Queria saber sobre o hydroquinone que as pessoas falam muito sobre o efeito rebote. Você não teve esse efeito?
Hey forgot to ask, do you use a moisturizer after every time you add your retinol, or do you use a night moisturizer at all. Appreciate a response thank you God Bless.
Really appreciate this video. The music makes it so hard to hear you and concentrate.
Awesome thank you so much!! Do you have any suggestions for covering up dark spots with make up? Thank you! Just subbed (-:!! You are so sweet and real; love it!
I enjoy your video so much, you’re so charming and beautiful. Thank you
Hi !! I love your video. I just started the triluma. I am using only at night but you mentioned you use in the am too. How long do you wait to apply the serum after triluma?
Laura Segura hi! My doctor recommend both morning and night but I’ve been doing only at night lately! Ask yours for the reasoning why, I’m sure there’s different cases scenarios!
Hi there great input on melasma. My question is how long did it take for you to see results, and how long did it take for the melasma on your face to clear completely. Appreciate a response thank you God bless.
Thank u sooo much
Besides the useful advice, your hair is glorious. Xxx
Umme Salma Tahir thank you so much! It’s now above the shoulder 💁♀️
I have never heard about the sunscreen thing! I was slathering myself, especially melasma with the WRONG sunscreen for 2 years!!
Are you talking about fluorescent lights?
U explained so well plz tell me did it come again on ur face how long u hv been suffering from melasma
Hi im been using a natural retinol from shark liver oil as exfoliant then using olay light perfecting essence as my active and its been doing well for my hyperpigmentation..and sunscreen of spf50
Sunscreen usually needs to be reapplied every 80-90min. Don’t wait for the 2 hour mark. SPF in makeup is not reliable by itself but a nice addition if you already applied sunscreen. The powdered sunscreen is nice as an addition on top of makeup but for non-makeup wearer, lotion is better. There are a few interesting videos that shows how effective types of sunscreen are using a UV gun.
Thank you so much for your input!
Even making pauses, if you use hidroquinone for long term it might improve to ocronose, darker marks with no treatment.
Try alpha arbutin, niacinamide that makes results without problems in the future.
Beco das Palavras oieee! Fiquei curiosa o q é ocronose? E quais produtos tem esses ingredientes? Tem aqui nos eua??
Karina Reske eh uma doenca que nao tem cura. Sao manchas pretas no rosto e sao provocadas pelo uso prolongado da hidroquinona. Minha mae teve, msm nao usando direto, apareceu e nenhum dos dermatos dela falaram que poderia acontecer isso quando receitavam hidroquinona.
Alpha arbutin e niacinamoda eu compro pela marca the ordinary, que tem ai tbm. Ambos sao partes componentes da hidroquinona, mas de forma segura e sem rebote.
O ruim eh que demora a trazer resultado, comecei em janeiro com o alpha arbutin e so inicio desse mes comecei a ver que as manchas marrons estao virando vermelhas e sumindo. Mas foi o que uma dermato e minha esteticista receitaram pra nao usar hidroquinona.
I am using one potato juice with 1/2 lemon juice.mixed together. Apply on the Melasma leave on god 15 minutes. Wash.i use 50+ % sunscreen at all times as I use an iPad and LED light. It’s taking time, but has faded a little.😊
I'm trying to be better at using UV glasses for the computer Fatima! Thanks for your recipe, I'll try it when I'm on break from the tri-luma! Xx
You are so pretty.
Giving me Celine Dion teas.
Yeah of celine dion were a woman
It’s unfortunate that the products referenced are not in the description box.
Brandy Schade hi! They’re all just a click away fully listed on my blog!! Xx
Ha! I see now! Thank you!
I should make that bigger!!! Let me know if you have any questions 😍
Karina Reske
Ugh I know!! That’s the worst!
I have pigmentation I think we should know the reason of pigmentation firstly internal or external
Thank you, that's exactly the point.
You want to be under a doctors care for hydroquinone. There are other options. Azelaic acid is an option. I had IPL laser and it came back ONLY because I didnt use sunscreen. Lesson learned. I have had melasma for at least 10 years. Last 2 weeks it has finally started to go away. My derm put me on Azalaic Acid, which is the only thing I had not tried. After 6 weeks, no improvement. I went to Walmart looking for something else and found a bottle of 1.8% salicylic acid.Brand is Asepxia acne lotion.I wash my face as usual, then take a cotton ball & wipe my face with this lotion once a day. My melasma has almost disappeared. I was using a 20% peel once a week, but it responded to a daily treatment with a lower strength.
lovly 2cu so did that acne lotion helps with your melasma?
Hi Karina, did apply the prescribed cream to your entire face and did it feel like a sunburn?
Hi Karina. Thank you for helping with your melasma experience. I suffer from this. Right now I am pregnant and my face is terribly stained with this melasma ... how can I get all these products. please thanks
I just found out about indoor light today 😑😑😑 great tips. I will try anything, I am so self conscious about my melasma.
Elena Kirk I have a newer video with way more potent and higher performance products! See the description box for direct link!!!
Ok HQ… I heard of it and also how it can cause rebound melasma so I am very wary to try. Hmmm stick with my retinol.
Thank you so much for posting this! It gives me some hope on getting my skin to clear as well. I’ve heard that being on birth control pills may cause it to be worse and have thought about stopping those before I try topical creams. Do you have any advice on that?
Desiree Lantz hi, I’m really hating birth control right now DESIRÉE. If I can give you an advice please seek a different method for your own well being. Ask your Gyno for other options :)
I was taking birth control and stopped because they said for some once you stop birth control the melasma May go away...mine unfortunately didn’t and only got worse. I’ve done hydroquinone and 3 laser treatments and mine only got worse. Everyone’s skin is different so hopefully you are able to find a resolution but I have not
Your video has really uplifted my spirit and I am going to see my doctor next week and make sure I get these products and thank you.
Thank you for the great info just subbed .Could -woulkd ,you maybe tone down the music please so we can hear your wonderful info .Now i want to try the mineral powder sunscreen as my skin is super anoyed by sunscreens.Ha ve a great day (O: Oh was diggin on the blog!
Tully Soulliere hi!!! And yes of course! Thanks for the feedback, I never know when it’s too much :) and yay for powder sunscreens! They are life savers on the go.
Tully Soulliere man,I hadn't noticed, but that's all I could hear after you mentioned it, and it annoys me to the highest degree just hearing the aaahhhhhh....aaahhhhhh in the background. annoying!!! I'm so annoyed 😫 great info though. I'd def subscribe if this music is taken out in future videos.
I'm trying to finish the video because I'm interested in the subject, but it's being difficult. This music annoys me to the core.
Saudades dos seus vídeos 😘
silvia budal poxa fico feliz em saber Silvia!!!! Espero conseguir upload mais loguinho 😘😘
I really like this video. It's very informative. I have melasma and I scheduled my consultation. I'm glad that it's treatable. The background music is kinda distracting though.
Lei Boucher glad to know you’ll see a doctor! Good luck :)
@@KarinaStyleDiaries r|&
You are so beautiful!
hi am pinky suffering from malasam from 6 months I used all kind of products but there is no any change on my face so plz suggest me wt to do.
I had a double mastectomy last week... do any of these products increase estrogen and possibility of cancer re occurrence?
So far nothing a dermatologist has prescribed had helped my wife. She's so frustrated and depressed about it. Maybe she can try the tri-luma. Hydroquinone made her melasma worse.
Where can I buy the tri-luma ?
Thankyou for such an informative video , I am suffering from Melasma too for about 2 months, did the research and came to exactly same conclusion as in the video, I am using triluma for a week. 60-70%reduction in pigmentation. I have been told by dermatologist that there is a maintenance treatment too , for six months bc Melasma can recur too . Will see when I get there . But very informative video Thankyou again
So glad you're seeing a reduction already Maida. I did too, right away! But stay away from the sun, I'm living in hats and sunscreen because even the high heat will bring those bad boys back!!!
Maida Khan any updates please
Hi karina
Like your video wanted to know were I can buy Tir luma cream from and the rest of the items like sunscreen cream and powder
thank you so much for your video. please tell me, has your melasma come back at all??
Yes unfortunately it does, if I forget to apply sunscreen when I go out in the sun it comes right back but when I start the treatment again it stays out!!
Karina Reske thank you for responding. just saw this 🤦🏻♀️. I'm doing triluma and see no difference after a little over a month. I'm still hopeful.
I have same upper lips n cheeks
Powder sunscreens are great for reapplying SPF and PA BUT, the amount of product we actually use in reapplying is just way way way too little to give us the full SPF. It's better than not doing it, so that's what I do, but we're not getting anything close to the stipulated SPF value.
MrEmichan I figure that to be accurate. So if I’m outside in a sunny day I bring my cream one! The powder is great for indoors and when I’m going to be in and out of places 😘
I am using retin a
Hye. I’ve just been prescribed triluma. And i have to wear it day and night. But i heard most of the people said we shouldn’t wear it during the day? Why?
Pretty sure its because it makes it easier to burn, so you just have to be sure to stay out of tue sun when using during the day
I have a maka experience. I went to a dermatologist and he told me that there are no remedies for melasma. But I spent my money on the consultation and not at all. I'm desperate because the truth looks horrible on my face. Thank you. Blessings
Great video, Karina! Very informative too! I’ve been doing a lot of research on melasma lately because I’m currently pregnant, so I appreciate your take on it and product recommendations! Xx!
Marguerite Loiselle oh goodness I’m just so happy I can help on your research doll!!! Hopefully you won’t get these but if u do you’re fully prepared! Slather on the sunblock and u should b good!!!!
Karina. Beasku. Thank u
I have it in my forehead and it effect me badly because even if i want to put makeup it uneven or gray because of it😣
Actually the Hydroquinone itself cannot be used for more than 2-4 months at a time. So That may be the reason she told you to stop it after 2 months.
Hi there"I'm live in Australia do you think I can see dermatologist and give me same cream as ur dermatologist recommend?
Ni Surni yes I’m sure they can!
No mais eh verificar o que provoca mais seu melasma pois nao eh so o sol. No meu caso foi tbm o anticoncepcional, e so quando parei de tomar que finalmente consegui tirar as manchas.
Quanto tempo demorou para tirar as manchas?
Hi dear .ihave melasma for one side of my face and i use differin its not work .what ican use plz
I would like to see s before pic
When you were using the tri-Lima did you keep it in the fridge or only when you stopped using it?
U should always keep it in the refrigerator
I was prescribed triluma and I'm scared because I wonder if it might get worse. 🤔🤦♀️
Of thank you much for the very informative video! Awesome!
M also suffering with melasma 🙄
Hi ma'am you're so sweet and beautiful ma'am my & my lovely daughter same problem under eyes dark circles ple say something remade remove them ple ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹
I’m new to Melasma. Never had a skin condition before and at 36 it’s absolutely horrible. I had my first peel, a glow peel, on day 4 now and still not sure what to expect. I’m happy to know that I now have the right products, the waiting is awful though. Can anyone recommend tips for fast tracking healing? Or maybe something I can just do everyday. A supplement or something?
MsAngela998 I take an organic MSM powder (mixed in water with a squeeze of lemon). It has done amazing things for my skin (plus has helped with many other things) but I’ve noticed my skin looks better than it has in yeeeears! I first used an MSM capsule and didn’t notice anything...found out that the capsules have fillers and things. I got the powder and noticed a difference quickly. My problems (malasma) started in my mid 30’s and progressively got worse over the years. Now, in my mid 40’s...my skin is looking so much better!
Becareful, I have melasma and went to Aesthetician, and she insisted that IPL would help it does not it’s only a quick fix for about maybe 3 to 6 months and then comes back with a vengeance and worse. I see Dr. Whitney Bowe and she reamed me a new one and said no laser is going to cure the melasma, she also said she doesn’t care if they promised me the world it’s not gonna cure the melasma. You have to be very careful also using the. Hydroquinone, because it can make it worse. I use Laroche Posey 60. And try really hard to say to not get too much sun exposure which is so difficult even heat makes it worse and I’m in the medical field, so using the mass make it 10 times worse. Good luck
Ive had melasma for years and have tried so many different concealers and makeup tricks and it’s really hard. I had hydroquinone and many different creams and also as a last resort tried the laser. It’s still there and I’m sooooo neurotic about not letting sun hit my face if I’m outside or driving especially. It’s incredibly annoying and I’m conscious of it but I think it’s mainly for if an issue for me than for other people. I was always told to use baby sunscreen bc it’s the most pure and strong. I use Neutrogena baby sunscreen SPF 50 and it’s 21.6% pure zinc oxide as an active ingredient. It goes on white and I have to rub it in. Yes it’s true that heat (from cooking) and also light from bulbs or overhead lights also won’t help melasma but I mean you can’t do sh*t about that. My dermatologist also told me to not rub in my sunscreen lol which is dumb. But anyway, for Asian and other ethnic skin it’s important to talk to your dermatologist especially bc it’s MORE susceptible to getting worse if you do treatments like laser. So try everything non-invasive first before doing laser!!! I currently use Estée Lauder Dbl Wear Camo Makeup for Face and Body and that is doing it for now.
Angela Kim thanks for leaving me this comment Angela. My heart goes out to you girl. It’s a struggle and there’s only so much we can do. I have heard of melasma that never goes away, I wonder if it’s genetic for you? Even though it’s caused by hormones there’s just so much that can trigger it. Anyway, the ones on my face have almost completely disappeared but they were caused by birth control later in my life and when I noticed it I immediately stopped taking the pills. That maybe helped? I really don’t know. Have you tried the natural remedies like lemon and such?
ugh I'm a Filipina and I have melasma on my upper lip. it's making me so self conscious
Angela Kim another great concealer would be the It brand.
I use the La-roche Posay sunblock(something like that lol) it’s really good and I put it on my face before my makeup. ColorScience makes a sunblock powder (got it on amazon). I use the Estée Lauder Double Wear too as well as Dermacol 🤗
Angela Kim
Song at 9.48?
Tri luma works BUT when you stop it’s come back worst than before.
You have to continue using sunscreen!
I agree, that’s what happened to me. I also tried 3 laser treatments and it made it spread 😔
Did u have hormonal imbalance? I mean was it something internal or just plain external?
Thank you for this video. I am using tri luma currently. I was a little concerned because I started seeing what looks like a pearl size spot starting to bleach out with brown spots around it. It also looks like I had microdermabrasion. Is this normal? My instructions are once a day before bed. I have sensitive skin. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Hydroquinone effect is temporary i have melasma myself ..it doesnt go away completely ,some products can only help lighten it..i take supplements like milk thistle and MSM and lessen my caffeine intake..
Thanks for your sharing. May I ask, did it work for you? If so, how long did it take for you to see the effect? And did they come back? Thanks for your help.
This video gives me hope, did your need a prescription for the peels as well? I’ve been using kiehls dark spot corrective solution and Bella Aurora bio anti dark spot serum. It made my skin really nice, but did nothing for the melasma. ❤️ thank you for this video
Hi shantel, you don’t need a prescription for the peels. You can go to a med spa to get them by an aesthetician or buy the ones I show on the video and do it at home. Over the counter products are great but for melasma we need a prescription bleaching product. I’m so glad to hear the video is giving you hope! Talk to your doctor, I’m sure they will b able to help you!! Xx😘😘
Vc fez o tto no inverno?😘😘
Did u stay on birth control? This is happening to me now comr on overnight and im so stressed about it :(
Hi there great input review. I also have melasma, and I'm gonna take your advice on going to a dermatologist. I rather have a professional to care for my skin than getting something from Amazon. Thank you so much you have helped me a lot. I have a question. How long did it take you or should I say how many weeks did it take for you to see a difference in your skin as far as seeing results, and how long did it take for the melasma on your face to disappear completely. And if after you have your face clear did you continued using it. Appreciate a response thank you God Bless.
Cysteamine works better
Hello! How long did it take for the melasma on your face to go away with this method you used? More specifically the tri luma cream, I once was on a chemical peel cream and that seemed to work fine, the melasma was fading slowly, but the peeling was so bad, I couldnt wear makeup or anything to disguise the redness/peeling, I am going to see the dermatologist again, but Im curious since I also have the melasma on that same spots you did, moustache, cheeks, but also in the middle of my forehead and nose. Thank you beautiful!!
Mary McFly hi! For me it started to work right away and I saw a huge difference on the first week. Keep in mind we should stay out of the sun and heat at all times which is pretty hard! That being said a combination of hydroquinone, retinol and peelings should be ideal :)
Thank you so much for your help! I m totally talking about this with my dermatologist ;)
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I use retinol mix with my vitamin c Serum that I make every week . In 2 months my Malasma on my for head is half gone and I was using retinol alone for 3 months and not so much results but with mix with vitamin c Serum is magic.
helen svedberg thanks for sharing this! I love finding more alternatives to a prescription method!!!!
helen svedberg can you give more details of how you used them together if you don't mind sharing...
I make vitamin c 30 %serum every week so it fresh . I put 3 pea size about retin A on my hand and put 5 drops of the vitamin c mix it and than I put on face .or I apply my c serum on my face and than put retin A after I rub the crem in very well . most say 1 pea size of retin A for me that too small. and in the morning I use my vitamin c hydrolularic acid and moisturising crem ofc u need very good sunscreen I use la Roche 50 spf and ofc I wear hat when I go out . my malasma is almost gone so I am really happy.
Hi Helen! How do you make your vitamin C & whatbrands do you use?
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