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Melasma Finally Started to Fade!!! So Quickly As Well. Hope This Helps Some of You Ladies!
UPDATED FROM bethy123
3 months post
I hate melasma.
WORTH IT$30
So I've posted a few things regarding fading of my upper lip melasma, but in hindsight I have only seen temporary fading and this can change from day to day. I am only 24 and despite stopping the pill and keeping out of the sun completely I am not getting very far. I've tried acv, the nizoral paste, hydrogen peroxide, grapefruit seed extract, msm, vitamin c zinc milk thistle, selenium, drinking acv, probiotics and kefir and some hormone balancing powder that I cannot remember the name of, as well as fungal medication and upping my skin care routine drastically. The strange thing is my doctor said my pigmentation is superficial which should mesn it's easier to treat. He has recommended laser treatment for it. Any advice ladies? Also I'm feeling very depressed, as sad as it sounds, I do not want to leave the house I look like I have a moustache and no matter what makeup I use I just cannot cover it, the blue and grey tones seap through no matter what I try even though the pigmentation itself is brown up close. I've tried estee Lauder double wear, mineral powder, dermablend, colour correcting and tonnes more. Please help ladies. Oh also I've had tests done and all my blood came back normal for livrr functiom/thyroid. Any suggestions? I am loosing the world to live and need some advice and help right now.
UPDATED FROM bethy123
2 months post
convinced it's linked to yeast and candida.
So, on top of using the paste I wrote about, in have been applying hydrogen peroxide every morning and letting it soak in and then using sppf and my makeup. I am on day 3 of using grapefruit seed extract 20 drops 3-4 times a day, and I have seen significant Fading?! I don't want to speak too soon because melasma is a sneaky little devil, but I feel like the drops are definitely helping. Will keep you updated ladies. I will also update with some pictures by the end of the week. Would be interested to know if any of you ladies have had quick results with grapefruit seed extract? Big hugs
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H
July 26, 2016
I have also added hydrogen peroxide to my routine, same way as you. I will try the grapefruit extract too. The mix has faded the patches and I can see that some areas are breaking.
2
July 27, 2016
what brand of grapefruit seed extract are you using?
Does the mix just fade or is suppose to break it up as well?
Does the mix just fade or is suppose to break it up as well?
H
July 27, 2016
I have ordered grapefruit seed from Swanson but I haven't received it yet. I'm still using the mix, the patches have faded a bit and I can see that the patches are breaking. Maybe is the combination of applying the mix and exfoliating with castor oil and brown sugar. I have also started taking MSM and milk thistle. But the breaks on the patches happened before the supplements.
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R
August 1, 2016
What 's the use of grapefruit seed and what is the relation between yeats and candida to melasma? How did you understand about candida?
P
August 1, 2016
Grapefruit seed extract acts as an anti fungal . Yeast and candida are fungal issues . Grapefruit seed extract helps combat this
R
August 1, 2016
How could you understand that your melsma is related to candida and yeats? Have you taken a special test?
thank you
thank you
D
June 16, 2017
If it's a fungal infection, you would need an antifungal, such as clotrimazole cream.
O
May 8, 2021
Which grape seed extract are u using ...I believe you are consuming it or applying it ....I am not clear
UPDATED FROM bethy123
2 months post
Need Help Ladies!! Covering Melasma! What Makeup?
I'm going to the USAA in 2 days to see my boyfriend and my makeup just seems to make my melasma tash worse!! It looks like a shadow above my lip. I bought dermablend but doesn't seem to work any better than the other brands as there's still a shadow! Have any of you ladies had any joy with makeup covering the upper lip completely? In all lightings? Would really appreciate some ideas as not keen on letting my bf see me like this! Please help.
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P
July 4, 2016
Totally understand you on this issue , it can be traumatic ! I'm quite fair skinned so my make up tricks focus on less is more approach . Here's my routine , moisturise with Cotz mineral factor 58 sunscreen to start. If it's the evening an oil free moisturiser will do . Allow to sink into your skin . Then using an eye make up brush dab bare minerals mineral veil ( it's very pale) on to darker parts. If it's above your lip use a facial hair trimmer first so that you are smooth - never pluck or wax a Melasma patch as it just inflames it. The using a kabuki brush gently wipe of excess. Then get a lightish coloured bronzer and blend away from the darker patch using a different eyeshadow brush (avoid the darker patch altogether at this stage) . Again brush excess off with the kabuki brush. Next I use bare minerals medium original powder and apply to the whole face using the kabuki brush . You don't need loads just to even out your skin tone . Then a final dust off bronzer to the whole face and a bit of blusher . This might sound complex but pretty soon you'll have it done in five mins! This works for me I think because there's no creams and the bare minerals blends easily and doesn't make your upper lip sweat because it's not clogged up with loads of foundation . It also looks light and natural and has really good staying power - plus it's natural sunscreen so it's a double win !!
F
July 8, 2016
This is my new "make up" regimen that has been working pretty well. I also use Cotz sunscreens (bc of the fact that they are mineral based instead of chemical) and love that they are slightly tinted so you don't end up with a white cast to your face. I use the moisturizing one bc my face is dry. Then I put a bit of eyeshadow primer on my upper lip area so that what I apply next STAYS PUT! I use an eyeshadow brush to apply a bronzer to the lighter area above my "stash" so that it blends in more and there isn't so much contrast between the light and dark areas above my lip. Then I use a little bit of Too Face's Born that Way concealer directly on the stash and use a small stippling/blending brush to spread it evenly. Then I go overtop of everything (and the rest of my face) lightly with my Mac Studio Fix Powder to finish it all off. (I also have to do the bronzer thing on my forehead and cheeks in a few areas that are completely white compared to the melasma areas, but you get the idea. Hope this helps.
F
July 8, 2016
Oh, and I also finish off with a makeup setting spray. Coola makes one with SPF 30 now that I have been using lately to apply throughout the day instead of having to reapply cream sunscreen and then repeat the whole "makeup" process.
P
July 4, 2016
Also another trick that works is to make the most of your lips and eyes. If you make them pop with colour I feel it detracts from the Melasma . Good luck and remember that we see it more than anyone else does
L
July 6, 2016
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P
July 6, 2016
Helpful to add that all sunscreen must be mineral ( titatanium dioxide or zinc oxide ) to help Melasma . Chemical filters aren't considered effective
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S
July 8, 2016
Lancôme has a foundation that worked wonders for mine! Estée lauder made it worse, especially the stick form. So use Lancôme absolute makeup (I use almond 20) and apply with a foundation brush:)
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