Beauty

[twins04]

Does anyone know of any products that work on melasma on face?  Not sure what to do, it is pretty bad!!  

Thank you!  

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@twins04 wrote:

Does anyone know of any products that work on melasma on face?  Not sure what to do, it is pretty bad!!  

Thank you!  

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Just wondering if you might be pregnant?  If so, you need to be careful in what products you use.  There are many treatment methods, both drug and natural approaches.  I'd first find out if I was expecting and proceed from there.  Melasma during pregnancy subsides after delivery.  If you are not pregnant, there are options like using a good vitamin c serum to reduce the hyperpigmentation.  Apple cider vinegar could help too.  Hydroquinone is a skin bleach that's often recommended (2% is OTC, 4% is prescription strength).  It' is a banned ingredient in some other countries but avaiable here in the USA.

There's a lot of info out there that you can do your own homework on.  Remember, nothing works overnight so you'll have to be patient for results to happen.

[maestra]

@twins04  I suffer from moderate to severe (rt. cheek) melasma and few OTC products can help.

Retin A (Rx) froma derm helps when used nightly and sunblock during the day, Tri-Luma really helps but can only be used for 3 months ata time.

OTC: Pond's Clairant cream (pink top, I think), Porcelana-both from drugstore, but contain hydroquinone.

I recommend Vit. C products; I use a serum called Truth Serum by Ole Henrikesen under moisturizer.

Dimitri James/Skinn Cosmetics has an Enlightened Radiance line that is supposed to be good, but did nothing for me which is why I went to my derm for help.

Elizabeth Grant on Evine also has Vit. C products that have good reviews but Truth Serums helps most for my smaller spots. hth

[San Antonio Gal]

Nadinola, sold at Walgreens, Walmart, etc, has 3% hydroquinone - which is the strongest you can purchase over-the-counter.  Around $10.00 at Walgreens. 

[phoenixbrd]

Tried Nadinola and Porcelana,....no success.  However, these products are easily found in drug stores and inexpensive and it might work for you.

[SilleeMee]

Tri-Luma cream is available at AllDayChemist without a Rx. It is specifically made to treat moderate to severe melasma for a temporary 8-week treatment interval. If you are pregnant, nursing or expecting to get pregnant then this is not to be used.

[phoenixbrd]

Thanks @SilleeMee, I was just trying to remember the source (AllDayChemist) used to purchase some of these products that have been recommended.  

[Shelbelle]

4% Hydroquinone is what a derm doc will prescribe, RX strength. I had a huge melasma on my cheek 20 years ago, used the RX for 3 months, spot went away, not teturned.

[maestra]

@Shelbelle  4 months of hydrqinone did nothing for me-I purchased froma script written by derm.

@SilleeMee  What is the TriLuma called on alldaychemist? I dont see Triluma but will check again. I purchase RetinA fromADC. tia.

[SilleeMee]

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@maestra wrote:

@Shelbelle  4 months of hydrqinone did nothing for me-I purchased froma script written by derm.

@SilleeMee  What is the TriLuma called on alldaychemist? I dont see Triluma but will check again. I purchase RetinA fromADC. tia.

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@maestra,

It's called Triluma.