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47yr Old Terrible Melasma Trying Porcelain Whitening Serum
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This is a treatment that I did lots of research....
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This is a treatment that I did lots of research. I had ok skin all my life but 6 years ago I developed Melasma on cheeks and face due to a lot of very strong sun exposure while overseas in Army. At the time it wasn't too bad so I didn't treat it. in 2012I discovered Obagi system and Retin A. I used it faithfully for about 6 months and my skin looked better than ever in my life... People complimented on my skin constantly and my husband couldn't get over it... Well I continued using almost daily for about 2 yrs (without using physical sunblock just chemical ones) until one day I realized the results were reversing and the Melasma came back with a vengeance. Within another year it was the worst I had ever seen, I thought I had Hydroquinone caused Ochronossis!!!! I went to a couple dermatologist who only recommended expensive laser treatments. I became very depressed and didn't do anything with my skin for a year. Well about 2 months ago I decided to give it hydrocarbons another try, I had nothing to lose.. I saw a couple reviews on Porcelain no.1 solution combined with Retin A (tretonin) I purchased Porcelain serum on Amazon along with logic acid soap and got a prescription of .1% tretoinin. I wash my face with Logic acid soap, dry then put on Retn A and then the Porcelain serum, it stings a bit but not bad. I started doing this on Jan 20, 2016 today is Feb 01, 2016 and I see improvement. The pics of before and now I tried to take in same spot and same lighting. Please let me know if you see a difference. It's only been 11 days but I think it looks better. Porcelain contains 4% hydroquinone plus glycolic acid.
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UPDATED FROM maria7870
12 days post
47 yr old with very dark melasma trying Porcelain whittening serum
Just wanted to add before pics, Im giving this product 3 months tryout
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February 2, 2016
hi, i checked out your pictures. your face looks different in color. think it's important to take pictures in the same light and location so that fair comparison can be made. for example, i can't compare you before and after since once is bluish in color and other one if a brown picture. thanks
February 2, 2016
I will try to take them in exact same conditions next time.. I will be updating review next Monday...thanks
March 1, 2016
I see a HUGE difference already! Can you please email links to the products you bought?
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May 9, 2019
Hi tee wow axing mine is about the same as yours when you started I hate it! Tried obago and other products Nd spent loads! Can u let me know exactly what I’ve used to ft this result?
UPDATED FROM maria7870
22 days post
seeing improvement
Been using the Porcelain serum, retin A .1%, kojie san soap and Apple vinegar as a toner and seeing improvement. My husband says he sees a big improvement. Its been 3 weeks since I began, using all products daily in evening and strict sun protection (zinc oxide) lots of redness, peeling, some stinging and dryness but all is worth it. I use nivea creme and it feels great. Will post pics soon, was unable to do it this week. All products were purchased on Amazon.com
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March 30, 2016
Would you give the exact name and brands of the products you use-especially the porcelain whitening serum? Is the retin-a .1% a prescription? I have terrible Melasma and want to make sure I purchase the correct rproducts. Thanks!!
March 30, 2016
retin a .1% by prescription- KOJIE SAN soap $16.45 for 4pk (orange bar) comes in white box with black and red asian girl cartoon. Porcelain whitening serum num 1 solution $29 (little brown bottle with white label) all found on Amazon
March 31, 2016
Thank you for sharing, I have Melasma too, I am happy for you, beautiful clean forehead, as for me, a lot of some dark spots on my cheeks is so much lighter that I could use foundation and don't have to use concealer, I use a Skin corrector with 2% hydro quinones I bought from Zenmed and Cosmelan 2 cream and refissa retinol , I am happy to continue using it and I feel another 2 weeks, all will be good, but with Melasma we have to continue maybe two to three times a week even we don't see it anymore, we have to accept that it will come back, maintatiance is the key! If your skin is really dry you can try the E45 cream, it is really good, . Much love , Bee Hune
August 7, 2018
Hi! I have a question, been putting this serum on my face for 4 days now, i’m scared and thinking if i should stop or continue the treatment because my freckles became darker....
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1. use glycolic acid exfoliants regularly which is equivalent to exfoderm forte.
2. use a good toner or apple cider vinegar( diluted with water) as a toner to open your pores and balance the ph of your skin after you cleanse and before you apply porcelin.
these steps should help. also, focus on your diet, cut down sugar, and add greens, aloe vera drinks, acv drink and take some anti-oxidants. any chance you may have some deficiencies or ailments!! get yourself checked!!
Thanks for sharing. What is Ochronosis? Keep us posted on this new treatment. The second pic looks like the melasma is lighter but I'm not sure if it is due to the difference in lighting in the pic or not. Keep posting pics!
Gotcha. Thanks for explaining. I'm glad you are seeing some improvement, I'm looking forward to your Monday pics.