How I Got Rid Of Melasma on my Face | Beauty | Karina Style Diaries
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- 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: karinastyledia...
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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.
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. 🤔
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 =)
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
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.
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?
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!
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
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 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
Giving me Celine Dion teas.
Yeah of celine dion were a woman
I have pigmentation I think we should know the reason of pigmentation firstly internal or external
Thank you, that's exactly the point.
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.
Thank you so much for this information. It was very helpful as a melasma suffer. ! Love you accent 🤗
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
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.
For great information on melasma check out Dr Drays channel. She is a dermatologist and gives very good advice
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..
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 😔
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!!!
Really appreciate this video. The music makes it so hard to hear you and concentrate.
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
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!!!
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...
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
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.
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☺️
Besides the useful advice, your hair is glorious. Xxx
Umme Salma Tahir thank you so much! It’s now above the shoulder 💁♀️
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
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.
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?
I don't have any thing to say
I have never heard about the sunscreen thing! I was slathering myself, especially melasma with the WRONG sunscreen for 2 years!!
Where's yr pic before melasma, showing after pic didn't help
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.
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.
Your video is actually really informative! I never knew that I could actually get rid of the melasma on my face. I didn’t even know it was called melasma until last week. And then the thing about physical sunscreen?? Never knew there was such a thing either! Same with the powder sunscreen! I just learned so much from you! Lol! I feel like you’re like me... when you have a problem you really research it and go all out! Hahaha! The melasma I have doesn’t really bother me (it’s on the top of my forehead and the hairline) so I never researched it before. I just assumed it was some kind of sun damage and that was that.
U explained so well plz tell me did it come again on ur face how long u hv been suffering from melasma
Great info! Love your hair...
Are you talking about fluorescent lights?
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 😘
You are so humble! Love how you are so real about it.
Bu why you do not put retinol on your melasma ?
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! 😘😘
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|&
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
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!!!
Good tips, your skin look good and healthy!!
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.
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!
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
Great video I'll be trying your advice 🙂
High-dose hydroquinone may cause skin cancer over time with long-term use. IF you use it short-term and *then fix the INTERNAL, often-hormonal reason why the melasma has occurred* you should be ok.
Drea East Coast thank you so much for your comment! And yes it’s true that high dosages of hydroquinone is linked to cancer that’s why it’s important to use it only in small quantities and small areas!
Drea East Coast
miya you will want to visit a doctor to have levels checked to see if there is an imbalance. some women experience melasma while pregnant so it sometimes goes away after and some get it because they have hormonal levels that are imbalanced.
Karina Reske
Thank you for the info. Tell me have you ever tried raw potatoes and rice cream..etc..I've seen on u tube and im giving a try...i can see some difference I'm only a week...but i think ill go to the doctor...
Yes definitely inside + outside work needed to make an impact. And destressing :)
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.
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 :)
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 Karina, did apply the prescribed cream to your entire face and did it feel like a sunburn?
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.
Just my opinion here. I have fought Melasma forever. hydroquinone stops Melatonin. Melatonin is what we call a tan. This is your natural sunscreen your body produces. This is why I think they say hydroquinone is cancer causing. My opinion only. If you’re going to use this you need sunblock. I believe in two things regarding melasma. Treatment and maintenance. EXFOLIATION. Dry skin cannot be saved neither can skin with melasma it needs to come off. Retinols 2-3 week if your skin can handle it. It will let you know. Medium peels every few months if you can. MAINTENANCE. Sunblock or minimize sun exposure. So either sunblock or live in a cardboard box 😵. Don’t be discouraged when you start these things that it appears worse when you start and maintain your routine. It might but this just means you’re getting closer to the final layer. Be committed. 6 months of hard work only to be ruined by 15 minutes in the sun not worth it. Use a face cloth at the end of your shower like after you’ve washed your face to get dead skin off. If your exfoliation is working you will almost immediately notice you don’t need as much moisturizer. This tells you the dead skin is gone or going. Either find a cream with retinol or get it prescribed. Start slow build your skins tolerance. Be careful and cautious with any treatment. I used Jessner peel %14 2-3 per year. Avoiding doing this in the summer. SUNBLOCK SUNBLOCK SUNBLOCK. As far as makeup I found pink/warm undertones make grey and blue ashy looking textures try neutral undertones. Applying with fingers gives you ultimate control. I try to use mineral sunblocks because I believe they are better for your skin. Recently tried a tinted one which made alllll the difference. Someone once said when you feel like giving up remember the reason you started. Feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts.
Hi. I have been using hq for one year almost taking a month break between every session. And it is showing great results but the break between the sessions are the toughest for me because not only my melasma comes back but the melanin production speeds up as well which results in darkening of my skin. I have tried using niacinamide, tranexamic acid, Kojic acid, glycolic acid etc to maintain my result but nothing works. I am afraid if I continue to use hq I will have to deal with bigger problems in future. What do you think I should do
I am using retin a
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
I used same product but the dr. I went to said for me to use it for 3 months and stop for 3 months and keep alternating like that,But the reason She told me to stop after 3 months for a break was to keep the hydroquinone from darkening the hyper pigmentation.That there was a high risk if used over 3 months without a break between.
Hi Beth, yes that's correct. There's a cream without cortisone that is available that we can use continuously but I wanted to try the tri-luma and am happy with it :)
Beth Hughes any updates
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.
ur hair looks so nice🤩
I only have melasma on my upper lip. It is grey brown nothing covers it. I had been using new skin care for about a month and it looked like it had gone completely away. Yesterday, I had to do a lot of yard work. I put tons of sunscreen and used a sun hat. It came back darker than ever. Now I don't want to use the skin care I was using in fear it happens again. I think I am just going to accept it, and live my life.
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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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.
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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.
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
I was prescribed triluma and I'm scared because I wonder if it might get worse. 🤔🤦♀️
Amazing video, thanks for Charing 👍
Hello, very nice and informative video. Thanks for sharing.
I am from India, 62 years old. I have melasma for years and it doesn' t go irrespective of my try. This video seems working fine. I have four creams in my hand. Triluma, Retino-A 0.025%, Hydroquinone Cream 4% w/w and Sunban Fort Cream SPF 50 +. I am requesting, let me know how do I apply to skin sequentialy from morning to night, it's duration during the day and it's frequency during the week. Thank you very much.
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?
Tretinoin should help
Please answer me please!! I used Tri-Luma, but My Dr said only apply it at night but it didn't work that much, So after a 1 month break, I'm starting to use it again and I use the Vitamin C serum in the morning and Triluma at night. My Melasma it 25 years old and its very Dark should I use Tri-luma in the morning and night?? Can I put my C serum under the Tri-Luma because they said don't mix it with other medicine.plz let me know what to do to get rid of it I tried many lasers and chemical peeling but nothing worked for me
I have used triluma 2 times, had wonderful results, but as soon as I discontinued it came back. So disappointing
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Maybe because you were not using sunscreen preferably the ones with zonc oxide or titanium oxide.
I love triluma too. But it's temporary. Mine comes back too even though I use chemical sunscreen all the time.
So did you stop using triluma? When you mention using it twice, do you mean two tubes?
Hi dear .ihave melasma for one side of my face and i use differin its not work .what ican use plz
Cysteamine works better
Can u write down products for melasma please
They're linked in the blog post! All info is in the box :)
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.
Did u have hormonal imbalance? I mean was it something internal or just plain external?
Why you have thus back around music... sorry I can't see full video.. this music is very irritating.
It’s much safer to use natural products. I just started using Apple Cider Vinegar for my melisma, along with vitamin C.
Melanie Montoya-Martinez no, it isn't. 'Natural' generally contains fruit oils, which can cause a reaction. ACV is a pretty tough acid, it can burn you. Be careful.(I did it, so I know...and because it's a strong acid.....science)
Most foods that we eat have acid, are they not safe to consume because they have acid? I tried Tri Luma years ago and it made my melasma worse. hydroquinone is banned in some countries because it’s proven to be very dangerous. ACV is proven to have a long list of health and beauty benefits, if you use it properly (eg: diluting it) you will be fine. So far my skin is looking amazing! Thank you for your advice though 😉
Melanie Montoya-Martinez you do you, boo. I'm just not keen on if someone inexperienced starts putting that stuff on their skin and wrecks it.
Like Tri Luma did??? 🙄
I had a double mastectomy last week... do any of these products increase estrogen and possibility of cancer re occurrence?
M also suffering with melasma 🙄
How things you put on your face????
Gul Thomas lol my thoughts the entire video 😂
Tri- luma and hydroquinone made my melasma worse and I heard that even if it helps It always comes back after you stop using it
Elina123 I agree, that happened to me too! Plus I did 3 laser treatments and it spread
Background music is really annoying!
Love the info thanks u r amazing
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
I enjoy your video so much, you’re so charming and beautiful. Thank you
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😣
Great video! Obrigada!!
Natalie newman de nada querida!!! Fico feliz q tenha gostado!!!!
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
Thank you for the info for the sunscreen. I am olive skinned, I bought spf 70 and it isn’t helping at all. I’ve always tanned under any sunscreen. Not helping my melasma. I will look into the zinc.
it has to be a sunblock otherwise the rays will penetrate. I also just started using an acid that blocks the heat called finacea, ask your doc if you're a good fit for it!
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?
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.
Why didn’t u put before & after pictures?
I tried that and it did work for me but as soon I stopped it came back. Also my skin is super thin because of all the peeling
Rosalba Copado same that happened with me too, i am very depressed :(