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Mon May 10, 2010 4:13 pm  |
I am wanting to try a serum that is not oily, nor breakout prone, and will really help with hyperpigmentation.
I am thinking about Skin Ceuticals Phloretin Serum or Topix Replenix Serum 2X.
Which is better for what I am trying to treat?
Also, how long does it take to see results when you use a serum or new product? I figure if it takes more time then is suggested, you won't ever get the benefit of the product.
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Mon May 10, 2010 5:09 pm |
| I think everyone is different and the length of time will vary. Younger people will probably see results faster than us older folks, and some of us never see the "promised" results of a product. Hyperpigmentation is tough to treat, though, and I would give whatever you choose 3 months time for that issue. |
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Mon May 10, 2010 5:25 pm |
| For hyper-pigmentation there is nothing like Obagi, it works wonders if you want to lighten those dark spots. It took me three weeks to really see results and I have lived with my spots for a long time; nothing seemed to work. I have mature, dark, dry skin. You need to use it in combination with Retin-A and that is a bit of a problem because it tends to dry your skin (I hope for a while). |
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Mon May 10, 2010 7:24 pm |
| I would go with the Skinceuticals and give it a few months to work. I have to say that I had some really bad superficial, hyperpigmentation, brown spots, whatever you want to call it and I got good results from just using Skinceuticals C E Ferulic. But, as rileygirl said, everyone is different you just have to experiment to see what works for you. |
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Mon May 10, 2010 7:41 pm |
| margarett wrote: |
| For hyper-pigmentation there is nothing like Obagi, it works wonders if you want to lighten those dark spots. It took me three weeks to really see results and I have lived with my spots for a long time; nothing seemed to work. I have mature, dark, dry skin. You need to use it in combination with Retin-A and that is a bit of a problem because it tends to dry your skin (I hope for a while). |
I know many would agree and I am not disagreeing, but I think that is something you really need to read up on and ask others that have gone through the regime before deciding to go that route. It's a long term commitment with some rough times for most, but almost everyone is thrilled after getting past the tough times. |
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Tue May 11, 2010 9:53 am |
I've always thought to give at least a 6 week cycle to actually see results occurring - dryness etc can happen quickly with retin a or AHA's but the actual turnover of the skin to see if the product is creating improvements takes patience.
Everyone is different as to what works. I'd stick with your retin a for sure.
Does Obagi use hydroquinone? |
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Tue May 11, 2010 10:37 am |
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Does Obagi use hydroquinone? |
Yes but you have the option to use a cream with Arbutin if you don't want the hydroquinone.
BTW Arbutin is glycosylated hydroquinone so some of the concerns that people have with hydroquinone are also concerns for Arbutin. |
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Tue May 11, 2010 4:25 pm |
Arbutin is the glycopyranoside of hydroquinone.
This mouthful means that when this molecule is in the skin it breaks down and releases hydroquinone.
Very uncool when you research it 
Bearberry is a natural source of arbutin. So in fact many people are still effectively getting hydroquinone albeit by a different method. This issue of substitute sources of hydroquinone has been raised with the EEC but they have yet to respond; although they have classified hydroquinone as a potential cancer agent. (Maybe not on the same level as hydroquinone but the research is still young).
What ever happened to using the Lemon peel bioferment? Wasn't that working so great for lots of EDSers????? |
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Tue May 11, 2010 6:48 pm |
If it is Riley the author certainly has an eclectic collection of articles. I don't see any credentials listed though on his profile?
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