Once blemishes have subsided, they have a tendency to leave discoloration marks on the skin. I am looking for either a good medication or home remedy to help fade them. Thanks.
Can anyone suggest a good remedy to fade marks left by blemishes?
doesn't matter male or female- there is SCAR ZONE you can find this at walmart or any pharmacy in the skin care isle- as well as oil of olay definity.
I have tried also "cocoa butter" on new scars but found that scare zone and definity work best.
Reply:From my own experience, I recommend Meladerm Pigment Reducing Complex. Its safe and gentle on my skin and helped fade the brown spots on my face caused by old acnes. The best thing is that it doesn't contain hydroquinone, which irritates skin. You can learn more about it on their website:
Monday, November 21, 2011
How can I get rid of acne and dark color scars from my face & Could a sunburn to the face help clear my face?
I have many acne scars and previous scars from an alergy reaction to medications. These scars are darkish brown and require me to put so much make up to cover them. They are not a pretty site when I don't have make up covering them up.I am wondering if a sunburn and peeling would help improve them to lighten up along with special creams to lighten them up to clearing them up completely.These are only surface scars that are discolorations to the skin. I need help to find out the best thing to do to rid them once and for all.
How can I get rid of acne and dark color scars from my face %26amp; Could a sunburn to the face help clear my face?
No!! If you get sunburn on your face you're more likely to get a melanoma than get rid of your pox marks. Go see a dermatologist, that's what they are for. They are professionals, and can see your own circumstances and recommend something that will work for you personally. Check on what a chemical peel would do for you, and don't ask spa people, they just want to sell you a product or service, you need to ask a doctor, more importantly, a dermatologist!!! And for pete's sake, why didn't you ask a dermatologist when you had acne, so you could avoid this now? Never be afraid or ashamed to ask a doctor anything, they've heard it all! Good luck with that!
Reply:Try some of those scar creams that you can get over the counter or talk to a dermatologist if you aren't seeing any results. He can give you samples of things to try.
Reply:The best thing to do would be to go to a skin professional. All of the "at home" products or techniques will only be a waste of time and money. Dermatologists can do microdermabrasion and if you go to a spa, they can do AMAZING facials.
Reply:There's special medicine and facial lotions you can purchase at the stores that helps cure acne and acne scars (they're usually separate). I don't think sunburns to the face will help clear your face, and if something goes bad, it might leave a sunburn scar (yeah I know it sort of sounds stupid but it happens... )
I'd stick with the medicine and lotions and stuff :D I'd say those are much safer than sunburns :o I don't think sunburns will help clear the scars either...
Reply:No, do not purposely get a sunburn. This is bad for the skin, and will not give the results you want. It also gives you a greater risk of skin cancer.
Find a good dermatologist. He/she can help you take care of your face.
Reply:No No No do not get a sunburn!! Sunburns can cause "sun spots" which look like freckles. I don't have any freckles but a few months ago I got burned really bad on my shoulders and now I have several freckles all over my shoulders from the sunburn when I had none before. Besides everytime your skin burns your chance for skin cancer rises dramatically. Your best bet would be to get a chemical peel or microdermibrasion from the doctor. Go see a dermatologist. Do not get a burn, you can make it worse.
Reply:hey i would like 2 help you but i have the same problem but it doent really bother me untill i start to brake out and then it bothers me. but i just lay back and try everything to be cool about it. (hint- dont act like its a big deal i dont and i have alot of guys saying im cute and they are always hittin on me)!!
Reply:Acne Removal?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1551....
Herbal Treatment For Acne
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1523....
Which Acne Remedy is the Best?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1550....
What is Acne Complex?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1548....
acne scar treatment
http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to...
Reply:my sister has a severe problem with acne she is using this one thing called gourgespill heres the website http://www.alexchiu.com/bulletin/wwwboar... take a look at the subjects of the message board its pretty cool.
Reply:You can choose from number of facial peels to help you get rid of scars...you can get a Glycolic Facial Peel, Chemical Peel with Microdermabrasion, laser, etc...but your best bet is either go to a spa that does these types of treatment or go to your dermatologist. But always discuss your options and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Or you can go to your local grocery store and use one of those peels...it might be cheaper this way.
Reply:Sunburn never helps, it would give you wrinkle in a long term.I'd say treatment works well on scars as well as vitamin E cream. Try to go and see a demartologist, he/she always has good stuff that would help you. It costs more , but you won't watse your time and money, trying some crappy products! good luck!
Reply:If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.
Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.inf...
hydrangeas
How can I get rid of acne and dark color scars from my face %26amp; Could a sunburn to the face help clear my face?
No!! If you get sunburn on your face you're more likely to get a melanoma than get rid of your pox marks. Go see a dermatologist, that's what they are for. They are professionals, and can see your own circumstances and recommend something that will work for you personally. Check on what a chemical peel would do for you, and don't ask spa people, they just want to sell you a product or service, you need to ask a doctor, more importantly, a dermatologist!!! And for pete's sake, why didn't you ask a dermatologist when you had acne, so you could avoid this now? Never be afraid or ashamed to ask a doctor anything, they've heard it all! Good luck with that!
Reply:Try some of those scar creams that you can get over the counter or talk to a dermatologist if you aren't seeing any results. He can give you samples of things to try.
Reply:The best thing to do would be to go to a skin professional. All of the "at home" products or techniques will only be a waste of time and money. Dermatologists can do microdermabrasion and if you go to a spa, they can do AMAZING facials.
Reply:There's special medicine and facial lotions you can purchase at the stores that helps cure acne and acne scars (they're usually separate). I don't think sunburns to the face will help clear your face, and if something goes bad, it might leave a sunburn scar (yeah I know it sort of sounds stupid but it happens... )
I'd stick with the medicine and lotions and stuff :D I'd say those are much safer than sunburns :o I don't think sunburns will help clear the scars either...
Reply:No, do not purposely get a sunburn. This is bad for the skin, and will not give the results you want. It also gives you a greater risk of skin cancer.
Find a good dermatologist. He/she can help you take care of your face.
Reply:No No No do not get a sunburn!! Sunburns can cause "sun spots" which look like freckles. I don't have any freckles but a few months ago I got burned really bad on my shoulders and now I have several freckles all over my shoulders from the sunburn when I had none before. Besides everytime your skin burns your chance for skin cancer rises dramatically. Your best bet would be to get a chemical peel or microdermibrasion from the doctor. Go see a dermatologist. Do not get a burn, you can make it worse.
Reply:hey i would like 2 help you but i have the same problem but it doent really bother me untill i start to brake out and then it bothers me. but i just lay back and try everything to be cool about it. (hint- dont act like its a big deal i dont and i have alot of guys saying im cute and they are always hittin on me)!!
Reply:Acne Removal?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1551....
Herbal Treatment For Acne
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1523....
Which Acne Remedy is the Best?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1550....
What is Acne Complex?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1548....
acne scar treatment
http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to...
Reply:my sister has a severe problem with acne she is using this one thing called gourgespill heres the website http://www.alexchiu.com/bulletin/wwwboar... take a look at the subjects of the message board its pretty cool.
Reply:You can choose from number of facial peels to help you get rid of scars...you can get a Glycolic Facial Peel, Chemical Peel with Microdermabrasion, laser, etc...but your best bet is either go to a spa that does these types of treatment or go to your dermatologist. But always discuss your options and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Or you can go to your local grocery store and use one of those peels...it might be cheaper this way.
Reply:Sunburn never helps, it would give you wrinkle in a long term.I'd say treatment works well on scars as well as vitamin E cream. Try to go and see a demartologist, he/she always has good stuff that would help you. It costs more , but you won't watse your time and money, trying some crappy products! good luck!
Reply:If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.
Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.inf...
hydrangeas
Do over-the-counter acne scar fading products work as well as going to a dermatoligist?
I don't have deep scarring, but I do have like little discolorations on my skin. I've seen like in avon catalogs, products that say 4 times use of their product is like a derma-brasion. Is this true?
Do over-the-counter acne scar fading products work as well as going to a dermatoligist?
Generally speaking, commercial at-home kits are not as effective as the professional in-office scar-removal procedure. In your case, for superficial discolorations, the dermatologist may recommend a light chemical peel or a series of microdermabrasion treatments. I believe you can try some at-home microderma or AHA products (since you say your imperfections are superficial), if you choose the right product you will have good results. the most popular microderma brands are Neutrogena, Susan Lucci, Olay, Pond's, Dermanew and Mary Kay.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Reply:Dermatoligist will only offer u laser treatments or a perscription strength scar remover. To tell u the truth, the best scar treatment out there is Mederma. Its not to expensive and it works just as good as any perscibed dermatoligist perscriptions.
Do over-the-counter acne scar fading products work as well as going to a dermatoligist?
Generally speaking, commercial at-home kits are not as effective as the professional in-office scar-removal procedure. In your case, for superficial discolorations, the dermatologist may recommend a light chemical peel or a series of microdermabrasion treatments. I believe you can try some at-home microderma or AHA products (since you say your imperfections are superficial), if you choose the right product you will have good results. the most popular microderma brands are Neutrogena, Susan Lucci, Olay, Pond's, Dermanew and Mary Kay.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Reply:Dermatoligist will only offer u laser treatments or a perscription strength scar remover. To tell u the truth, the best scar treatment out there is Mederma. Its not to expensive and it works just as good as any perscibed dermatoligist perscriptions.
Best drugstore liquid foundation available IN SINGAPORE?
Please don't recommend me non-drugstore liquid foundations or liquid foundations that I can't buy in a Singaporean drug-store. :) Thanks in advance! %26lt;3
I have combination skin that's clear of all acne, but suffers from discoloration (dull, tired looking skin). I want to be able to mix the foundation with moisturizer to make it a tinted moisturizer as I want to keep my look very, very light like I'm not wearing make up. Also important is that the product DOES NOT break me out or clog my pores.
Best drugstore liquid foundation available IN SINGAPORE?
Well i would say that none of the drug store brands are good as you know most of the time price also equates to quality. Also most of them are laden with petrol chemical by-products and a whole lot of other chemicals which WILL clog your pores (eg, Loreal, Revlon, Maybeline, etc). If you really care about your face, go get organic or natural face products. At least the money you're paying is well worth it when their ingredients are 100% natural and will do your face tons of goodness! Also they are cruelty free!
I have combination skin that's clear of all acne, but suffers from discoloration (dull, tired looking skin). I want to be able to mix the foundation with moisturizer to make it a tinted moisturizer as I want to keep my look very, very light like I'm not wearing make up. Also important is that the product DOES NOT break me out or clog my pores.
Best drugstore liquid foundation available IN SINGAPORE?
Well i would say that none of the drug store brands are good as you know most of the time price also equates to quality. Also most of them are laden with petrol chemical by-products and a whole lot of other chemicals which WILL clog your pores (eg, Loreal, Revlon, Maybeline, etc). If you really care about your face, go get organic or natural face products. At least the money you're paying is well worth it when their ingredients are 100% natural and will do your face tons of goodness! Also they are cruelty free!
I am a medium skinned black woman. I am thinking about having electrolysis done on my facial hair.?
I heard that electrolysis doesn't work as well on people with darker skin tones. That it will leave discoloration in places treated. Is this true? Any recommendations for electrolysis treatments available for blacks in the Philly area.
I am a medium skinned black woman. I am thinking about having electrolysis done on my facial hair.?
Hey Cass,
I think I went to Lucy Peters when I lived in Philly to have it done.
First, it hurts. Just imagine being stuck with a safety pin and then zapped. Over and over again for 30 minutes.
I have sensitive skin, so I broke out for about an hour afterwards. My best friend is a chocolate complexion, and she scabbed when she had it done. Neither lasted more than a few days.
Also, since hair grows in 13 week cycles, you will have to get it done religiously for 13 - 26 weeks.
It works fine when you have it done, but the hair grows back, even after completing all the cycles.
What you are referring to that doesn't work as effectively on darker skin is laser hair removal, which is different from electrolysis.
Reply:Electrolysis will work on you and it will be great...check with a professional for advice.
Reply:You're probably thinking about laser, rather than electroloysis. But you'd do well to think very carefully about all the options available and how likely they are to be successful.
If there's not too much of it, do you really need to do anything? Most guys are OK about women with, for example, a slight moustache.
If you do decide you have to do something, then there isn't a simple answer.
Facial (and also body) hair on women comes about in the same way as on men because of
1) your body being sensitized, before you were even born, to testosterone -- doesn't happen to all girls, but does to many
2) your body producing high levels of testosterone
The growth rate and coarseness of the hair depends on just how much testosterone is circulating in your bloodstream.
Steer clear of bleaching -- when someone sees you against the light you'll look as if you have a glowing moustache and/or beard.
As far as removing it is concerned it's worth remembering that
* Waxing, plucking, threading, epilating all pull the hair out by the roots and where the growth is hormonally-driven can actually stimulate a dormant follicle into producing more hair quicker. They also distort the root if done repeatedly, leading to hair growing at strange angles. And you've got to let the hair grow to quite a length before you can repeat the exercise. It can also damage the skin and discolor it. Long-term use of waxing also causes bad wrinkles.
* Chemical depilatories strong enough to remove the hair are very likely to burn the skin, cause swelling and cause long-term discoloration of the skin.
* Laser is also liable to cause burning and discoloration and in any case only works effectively on a dark hair/light skin combinantion.
* Electrolysis is very liable to cause scarring and discoloration of the skin.
Which, like it or not, leaves shaving which does not damage the skin. Best done with a men's-style electric razor, the best of which, for women, are probably those from the men's range of Norelco razors (Philishave outside the US). Most women who try a men's Norelco wonder why nobody ever told them about it before.
I am a medium skinned black woman. I am thinking about having electrolysis done on my facial hair.?
Hey Cass,
I think I went to Lucy Peters when I lived in Philly to have it done.
First, it hurts. Just imagine being stuck with a safety pin and then zapped. Over and over again for 30 minutes.
I have sensitive skin, so I broke out for about an hour afterwards. My best friend is a chocolate complexion, and she scabbed when she had it done. Neither lasted more than a few days.
Also, since hair grows in 13 week cycles, you will have to get it done religiously for 13 - 26 weeks.
It works fine when you have it done, but the hair grows back, even after completing all the cycles.
What you are referring to that doesn't work as effectively on darker skin is laser hair removal, which is different from electrolysis.
Reply:Electrolysis will work on you and it will be great...check with a professional for advice.
Reply:You're probably thinking about laser, rather than electroloysis. But you'd do well to think very carefully about all the options available and how likely they are to be successful.
If there's not too much of it, do you really need to do anything? Most guys are OK about women with, for example, a slight moustache.
If you do decide you have to do something, then there isn't a simple answer.
Facial (and also body) hair on women comes about in the same way as on men because of
1) your body being sensitized, before you were even born, to testosterone -- doesn't happen to all girls, but does to many
2) your body producing high levels of testosterone
The growth rate and coarseness of the hair depends on just how much testosterone is circulating in your bloodstream.
Steer clear of bleaching -- when someone sees you against the light you'll look as if you have a glowing moustache and/or beard.
As far as removing it is concerned it's worth remembering that
* Waxing, plucking, threading, epilating all pull the hair out by the roots and where the growth is hormonally-driven can actually stimulate a dormant follicle into producing more hair quicker. They also distort the root if done repeatedly, leading to hair growing at strange angles. And you've got to let the hair grow to quite a length before you can repeat the exercise. It can also damage the skin and discolor it. Long-term use of waxing also causes bad wrinkles.
* Chemical depilatories strong enough to remove the hair are very likely to burn the skin, cause swelling and cause long-term discoloration of the skin.
* Laser is also liable to cause burning and discoloration and in any case only works effectively on a dark hair/light skin combinantion.
* Electrolysis is very liable to cause scarring and discoloration of the skin.
Which, like it or not, leaves shaving which does not damage the skin. Best done with a men's-style electric razor, the best of which, for women, are probably those from the men's range of Norelco razors (Philishave outside the US). Most women who try a men's Norelco wonder why nobody ever told them about it before.
Does Aveeno's Positively Radiant Mositurizing Lotion work?
i wanted to try it and i was wondering (as a woman of color) if evens out skintone like it says or lightens like some lotions. i am not looking to lighten my skin but to et rid of some discolorations on my skin.
Does Aveeno's Positively Radiant Mositurizing Lotion work?
no it sucks
Reply:I've been using it for about 2 weeks....nothing yet..
creeping
Does Aveeno's Positively Radiant Mositurizing Lotion work?
no it sucks
Reply:I've been using it for about 2 weeks....nothing yet..
creeping
Monday, August 23, 2010
I have decided to start buying all my body care products from the Whole Food Market. I need suggestions.?
Do they have good hair products. And skin products that remove discolorations, and even skin tone?
I have decided to start buying all my body care products from the Whole Food Market. I need suggestions.?
whole foods has really good products especially if you have sensitive skin and want to use products free of chemicals. go into the store and ask questions the clerks in skin care can really help you
Reply:its not worth it just go to the 99cent store
Reply:why whole foods? is it bec of the organic label?
target and walmart has some organic brands too.
its not the brand but the ingredients that matters
I have decided to start buying all my body care products from the Whole Food Market. I need suggestions.?
whole foods has really good products especially if you have sensitive skin and want to use products free of chemicals. go into the store and ask questions the clerks in skin care can really help you
Reply:its not worth it just go to the 99cent store
Reply:why whole foods? is it bec of the organic label?
target and walmart has some organic brands too.
its not the brand but the ingredients that matters
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