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Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:19 am  |
Reason I ask is; I have dark brown splotches (for lack of a better word) down both sides of my neck, that Retin A does almost nothing for.
For the past few weeks, I've been using the Vit C serum on my face and neck, as well being faithful with sunblock. To my surprise, I noticed a couple of days ago, these blotches have faded, into more of a yellowy lighter tone. It's easier to cover with makeup.
Although it may just be the fact that I use sunblock all the time, and the Retin A can work better, or a combination of the Vit. C and the sunscreen.
Any thoughts on this?  Regardless, I'm happy this is happening. |
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:46 am |
you are spot on, vit. c does help break down pigmentation, retinol speeds up exfoliation, so together they will work better.
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:54 am |
Hmm...I ve been using vitamin C for months and it's never had this effect  .
Or maybe my pigmentation would just be much worse than it is now if I hadn't been using it  ! |
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:23 am |
I noticed this "lightening" effect after I started using ISC Pro-Heal. I'm certain it's because it has both Vit.C and Retinol in it. I have never experienced this with any one product before, and although it is happening slowly, I did notice the brightness in the first week or two of use.
I agree with oli_d that using these actives together is what is causing the effect!  |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:42 am |
| Yay! Another reason for Proheal to be top of my wish-list right now. |
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Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:41 am |
| Gayle wrote: |
Reason I ask is; I have dark brown splotches (for lack of a better word) down both sides of my neck, that Retin A does almost nothing for.
For the past few weeks, I've been using the Vit C serum on my face and neck, as well being faithful with sunblock. To my surprise, I noticed a couple of days ago, these blotches have faded, into more of a yellowy lighter tone. It's easier to cover with makeup.
Although it may just be the fact that I use sunblock all the time, and the Retin A can work better, or a combination of the Vit. C and the sunscreen.
Any thoughts on this? Regardless, I'm happy this is happening. |
Gayle - What Vit C serum are you using? |
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Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:22 am |
| stardust wrote: |
| Gayle wrote: |
Reason I ask is; I have dark brown splotches (for lack of a better word) down both sides of my neck, that Retin A does almost nothing for.
For the past few weeks, I've been using the Vit C serum on my face and neck, as well being faithful with sunblock. To my surprise, I noticed a couple of days ago, these blotches have faded, into more of a yellowy lighter tone. It's easier to cover with makeup.
Although it may just be the fact that I use sunblock all the time, and the Retin A can work better, or a combination of the Vit. C and the sunscreen.
Any thoughts on this? Regardless, I'm happy this is happening. |
Gayle - What Vit C serum are you using? |
I'm using the DIY one with the KY gel, and it's cheap enough I can use it on my arms, and legs if need be! |
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