Skin Brightening - Decleor Aroma White and Hydroquinon

Iva_ · 16-02-2007

OK, so I'd appreciate a few tips from anyone who tried out this line.

My skin is already quite fair from sun avoiding and sun blockers, but
I'd like to achieve a lighter shade, a "luminous" fresh-looking glow.

How much do these products enhance pallor? I've noticed a certain
percentage of skin brightening herbs each product has, they range
from 0.5% to 2%.

Also, hydroquinon. Anyone who has any experience with it, please do share
it with us before I fry my face off or something.

chillinyo · 16-02-2007

Apparently hydroquinon is the only thing that has actually been proven to whiten skin. When patients suffer from more than 50% vitaligo they have the option of applying a high dosage of hydroquinon cream to their skin in order for it to completley lose it's pigment like the affected areas. Is it worth it though ? True you will have whiter skin but you will have to wear spf 30 ALL THE TIME !! Otherwise look forward to a future of wrinkles/possible skin cancer. Also did you know that hydroquinon can lead to skin discolouration !? You could end up with uneven patches on your face........whatever you do just make sure you buy a product with a low dosage so that the risk factor is lessened. Good Luck !

i_<3_chanel · 16-02-2007

wouldn't go for hydroquinone tbh
it's got too many potential side effects . . uneven skin tone etc.
& in the long run you could end up worse off than before you started
stick with a good sunscreen (high SPF!) . . la roche posay anthelios lait is the best imo
which applied daily will do your skin more favours than any other product

VainJane · 18-02-2007

I was rooting around the Macy's website and I came across this product. I've never tried nor have I ever heard of it so I can't testify as to what it's like but I thought I'd post it in case someone else has.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=22539

chillinyo · 20-02-2007

The best product is to use prescription strength Retinoids like Retin-A. As well as shrinking pores/blackheads the retinoid acts as a sort of chemical peel, with the new skin that is revealed containing less melanin. You end up with a clearer and much brighter complexion !

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Iva_ front row Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 264	Skin Brightening - Decleor Aroma White and Hydroquinon OK, so I'd appreciate a few tips from anyone who tried out this line. My skin is already quite fair from sun avoiding and sun blockers, but I'd like to achieve a lighter shade, a "luminous" fresh-looking glow. How much do these products enhance pallor? I've noticed a certain percentage of skin brightening herbs each product has, they range from 0.5% to 2%. Also, hydroquinon. Anyone who has any experience with it, please do share it with us before I fry my face off or something.

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chillinyo rising star Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 101	Apparently hydroquinon is the only thing that has actually been proven to whiten skin. When patients suffer from more than 50% vitaligo they have the option of applying a high dosage of hydroquinon cream to their skin in order for it to completley lose it's pigment like the affected areas. Is it worth it though ? True you will have whiter skin but you will have to wear spf 30 ALL THE TIME !! Otherwise look forward to a future of wrinkles/possible skin cancer. Also did you know that hydroquinon can lead to skin discolouration !? You could end up with uneven patches on your face........whatever you do just make sure you buy a product with a low dosage so that the risk factor is lessened. Good Luck !

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i_<3_chanel elementary. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: .! Gender: femme Posts: 4,154	wouldn't go for hydroquinone tbh it's got too many potential side effects . . uneven skin tone etc. & in the long run you could end up worse off than before you started stick with a good sunscreen (high SPF!) . . la roche posay anthelios lait is the best imo which applied daily will do your skin more favours than any other product __________________ nothing can compare to when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me <33

18-02-2007	4
VainJane fashion insider Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia and Seattle Gender: femme Posts: 2,040	I was rooting around the Macy's website and I came across this product. I've never tried nor have I ever heard of it so I can't testify as to what it's like but I thought I'd post it in case someone else has. http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=22539 __________________ "But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."

20-02-2007	5
chillinyo rising star Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 101	The best product is to use prescription strength Retinoids like Retin-A. As well as shrinking pores/blackheads the retinoid acts as a sort of chemical peel, with the new skin that is revealed containing less melanin. You end up with a clearer and much brighter complexion !