| Author |
Message |
skundu
New Member
 
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 3
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:21 am  |
How to lighten skin color and make it more glowing too?
Hi  ,
I am very new in this forum. I have brown skin. I want to have a more lighten and glowing skin. My facial skin is very dull and how can I make my face glowing?
Please help me with your suggestions..It will be great help for me! |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:57 am |
Hello skundu,
Welcome to the forum. I have brown skin too but am not too sure about lightening. I use sunscreen daily. For glowing skin, I'd recommend a peel or a mask. Aspirin mask is cheap and effective. You can find detailed recipes in the DIY section. It's basically crushed aspirin with something to make a paste (water, yogurt, honey etc).
Good luck,
Cat |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:11 am |
| I do not know why you want to whiten your skin when we with pale skin wear fake tan and make up but there are lots of whitening products available but as regards glowing I would recommend Prevage by Elizabeth Arden its not cheap but it does give you glowing skin and even skin tone |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:01 pm |
| I just bought a sample size of GOW mandelic acid and GOW Lite N Brite serum (also sample) to try to get rid of the brown spots on my cheeks. Anyway, I just started using them 2 days ago, so I can't at all comment on results. I will keep you guys posted if they help me at all. I bought them at the recommendation of someone on GOW's site. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:28 pm |
I have seen something online a couple of weeks ago a before and after pic of an asian dark skin lady who had lightened her skin, i will see if i can find it again and send you the link, if the pictures tell the truth it will work, just have to remember where it is...  |
_________________
8 months until i tie the knot. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:31 pm |
you know if you just google 'skin lighning products'. might be your best choice, there are tons to choose from
emma |
_________________
8 months until i tie the knot. |
|
skundu
New Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 3
|
|
|
Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:32 pm |
Thank you all for replying me back. Though I am not upset with my skin color but during last summer my skin get more tanned. My husband has actually started complaining now a days!!  |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:00 am |
Hi Skundu,
You'll lose the tan if you keep away from the sun. Use sunscreen in the future if that's an issue. Skin lightening can be pretty harsh.
Cat |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:48 pm |
| bkkgirl wrote: |
| I just bought a sample size of GOW mandelic acid and GOW Lite N Brite serum (also sample) to try to get rid of the brown spots on my cheeks. Anyway, I just started using them 2 days ago, so I can't at all comment on results. I will keep you guys posted if they help me at all. I bought them at the recommendation of someone on GOW's site. |
bk girl,
Please be careful with the GOW products- I orderd them as well earlier in the year and the mandelic acid made a mess of my skin- severly over drying and made me break out like I have never before. It took months for my skin to get back to normal. I'm not saying that it is a bad product- but i think you have to be extremely careful using it.
As for a more glowing complexion- I have brown skin as well and have used MAC Strobe cream over my moisturizer and it works great. Also the New neutrogena moisturizer illuminating whip moisturizer is good too, I would reccomend either- they really brighten up the complexion.
As well i use NARS highlighting powder in Albatross as a sheer highlighter over my blush and temples- it gives a nice glow.
HTH
CG |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:55 pm |
| A good Vit C serum can achieve both the skin lightening and glow, and provides other benefits for your skin as well. It's safer than some of the other lightening agents and proven to work. It's definitely worth looking into. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:41 am |
| i have fair skin and glycolic peels made my skin look more even toned and clearer and made me think my skin looks lighter, but i think they might not work if you have pretty dark skin to begin with. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:50 am |
| Canadian Girl wrote: |
| bkkgirl wrote: |
| I just bought a sample size of GOW mandelic acid and GOW Lite N Brite serum (also sample) to try to get rid of the brown spots on my cheeks. Anyway, I just started using them 2 days ago, so I can't at all comment on results. I will keep you guys posted if they help me at all. I bought them at the recommendation of someone on GOW's site. |
bk girl,
Please be careful with the GOW products- I orderd them as well earlier in the year and the mandelic acid made a mess of my skin- severly over drying and made me break out like I have never before. It took months for my skin to get back to normal. I'm not saying that it is a bad product- but i think you have to be extremely careful using it.
As for a more glowing complexion- I have brown skin as well and have used MAC Strobe cream over my moisturizer and it works great. Also the New neutrogena moisturizer illuminating whip moisturizer is good too, I would reccomend either- they really brighten up the complexion.
As well i use NARS highlighting powder in Albatross as a sheer highlighter over my blush and temples- it gives a nice glow.
HTH
CG |
CG,
Could you tell me how you used the mandelic acid? Did you use it twice a day? Right after cleansing? Was there a wait time involved before you used the Lite-N-Brite serum? I definitely don't want to have any problem with my skin and would really appreciate any tip on what I should avoid doing. Thank you so much!
Hugs,
BK |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:08 pm |
Products that have lightened/brightened my skin:
Baby Quasar
Vitamin C Serum (Vivier)
Copper Peptides (Skin Biology)
I believe the three above products help keep my skin bright without any hyper-pigmentation. I have been using a C Serum for over 20 years. If you are not using C I highly recommend adding it to your routine. Currently I am using Vivier 20%C. After reading about Vivier on EDS for several years I finally ordered it after running out of my loved JB C&C. Vivier is potent but smoothing. It gives me a rosy glow. Many C serums have been used over the years. Janson Beckett C&C and Vivier to date are my favorites.
I used my Copper Peptide Serum faithfully every night. My Q (Quasar) is used twice a week. |
_________________
As I am getting older I realize my biggest beauty secret is smile more and frown less. Be aware that wrinkles do not make a person unattractive. Cynicism, unforgiveness, anger and jealousy are the real culprits. Sixty something |
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:34 pm |
Hi BK Girl-
There wasn't any instructions on how to use the products when I purchased them and I didn't get a response from anyone at GOW when I asked how they should be used. I did research on EDS- there are numerous postings about the mandelic acid on here- there may be people who are more familiar with the product that can help.
This is the link to the topic of what happened to me with the mandelic acid-
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=23651&highlight=mandelic+acid
I didn't even bother using the lite brite serum-I was too scared to use them!
HTH
CG |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:31 pm |
Hi!
I agree on the use of the sunscreen!
I would also suggest 2 Ice Elements products for you. The first is the Blueberry Fusion mask that is loaded with anti-oxidants, has a light lightening ability and should give you a glowing look.
The 2nd is the 2 minute miracle exfoliation gel. This will help to get rid of the dead layer of surface skin, which will quicken you getting to your untanned fresh new skin below the tanned surface. This product is a gentle exfoliation and can be used alongside a peal.
If you want to turn your skin cells over more quickly you could also use the skin souffle, which has lactic and salycic acids. Turning your skin cells over more quickly will hasten the fresh cells to the surface... While this does not lighten because you are trying to get back to your natural coloring this will help to speed up the process, gently. This is not a harsh product like a Retinol or green cream, which would do the same thing, but more quickly.
If you do decide to go with a Retinol or green cream DO be sure to use at least an SPF 30 at all times!
Take care.
Bosoxy. |
_________________
*****My 5 Star Rave***** Just loving everything about ICE ELEMENTS!!! You HAVE to try the 2 minute miracle exfoliating gel... It is to die for! |
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:35 pm |
| Thanks, CG. I read your thread. Ouchie! You know it's funny I ordered the 10% one, but the one I got has a label of 15%. I didn't think much of it. I thought maybe it was just mislabeled. I tried it a couple of times now and didn't have any problem. But after reading your story, I got a bit paranoid, so I emailed Markey about it. Hopefully this will get straightened out. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:04 pm |
| Really diligent and dedicated use of sunscreen has made my skin tone nice and glowy. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:05 pm |
| major oops! |
|
|
skundu
New Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 3
|
|
|
Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:25 am |
| iaimei wrote: |
| A good Vit C serum can achieve both the skin lightening and glow, and provides other benefits for your skin as well. It's safer than some of the other lightening agents and proven to work. It's definitely worth looking into. |
From where can I get a good Vitamin C serum? |
|
|
|
|
|
Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:00 am |
| skundu wrote: |
| iaimei wrote: |
| A good Vit C serum can achieve both the skin lightening and glow, and provides other benefits for your skin as well. It's safer than some of the other lightening agents and proven to work. It's definitely worth looking into. |
From where can I get a good Vitamin C serum? |
EDS carries quite a few brands that has a C serum with 10% or higher L-ascorbic acid:
PSF
Cellex-C
Cellular Skin Rx
Vivier |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Oct 14, 2007 2:08 am |
| I would say exfoliant!!! maybe u can try some products which have AHA or BHA in there, that would help!! |
_________________
using obagi now.. I had combination skin, oily on T zone and sensitive on cheek area.. easy to get breakout on chin and jaw line.. |
|
|
|
|
Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:56 am |
I don't believe you can lighten your NATURAL skin colour. But you can fight sun damage (I am talking about long-term UVA damage, the damage done even without your awareness) and discolorations. That's the purpose of whitening/lightening products.
I would suggest a sunscreen with good UVA protection. If you don't use sunscreen, current pigmentations won't fade as new melanin will form. Vitamin C is good for brightening, as well as chemical exfoliators such as AHA and retinoids, as they help skin renewal. But the latter should be used at night. |
_________________
28, nomal skin. Pale is what I aim for... |
|
|
|
|
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:57 am |
maybe Vit c serum can help brighten your skin.  |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:22 am |
| cristaline wrote: |
| Really diligent and dedicated use of sunscreen has made my skin tone nice and glowy. |
Meaning every single day? I forget sometimes. Which brand do you use? How long did it take before you noticed a difference?
T |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:34 pm |
| I use sunscreen every day, and I feel it helps a lot |
|
|
|
|
| Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:15 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
