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41 Years Old, Finally I Found Something That Worked on Melasma

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Ive made other posts, but had trouble getting my pics to show up si I'm posting again...I've used everything in the past 20 years...retinol, tazorac, hydroquinone, kojoic acid..ugh..oh and grapeseed extract...I've also done countless peels and nothing really worked on the ugly melasma. Then I found a product called nucelle. It is made with mandelic acid...which somes from bitter almonds...don't worry I don't sell this product..I just wanted to share this with everyone suffering with this gross, premature aging that melasma caused for me. I only had it on my cheeks, but after a long summer in houston..it looked like I had lamb chop side burns..I hated it! I use the nucelle 15% mandelic acid along with the rest of the regiment and my melasma is completely peeled off in 3 weeks...I am going to keep using it for the rest of my life! That's why I'm trying to spread the word so the company continues to make it. I get worried that I won't be able to get it anymore when I find something I love....neurotic! The people at nucelle can help you if you have questions, they were very helpful. I went with the oily/acne prone line, because it contains the highest mandelic acid...it gets dark and crusty before it peels..it scared me but when it started to peel I could see my peach skin underneath again! I'm hooked for life..I just wanted to share..don't be skeptical..just try it I promise you will see results once and for all!

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I used nucelle mandelic acid. It's from Canada

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October 20, 2014
Thank you for sharing. Did it cause acne/purging or any other reactions? Have you ever experienced hormonal acne and candida issues (two things causing some acne for me, and what makes me fear things like hydroquinone and retinoids after bad experiences with exfoliants that are too harsh for my skin)? What sunscreen do you use to prevent the melasma from coming back without causing acne in skin?
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November 12, 2014
Go to Nucelle.com The service for me has been unbelievable. This is someone who used proactive for years and dealt with terrible service. They have a customer service line you can ca to ask them questions. When you get your kit they send you a ton of info about melasma and treatments of it. You would likely get the 15% for oily/acne prone skin kit. You can get a whole starter kit for 100.00! They even through in some sunscreen and other samples for me. I've been using for 3 days and my skin feels great. No new pimples(and I'm very very acne prone!) just do it! :)
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November 12, 2014
Tina great to hear!!!!
November 6, 2014
What about for dark skin tones?...You look great, btw.
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November 6, 2014
Thank you! I'm sure dark skin is the same, it's just exfoliating your skin.
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November 7, 2014
i bought the 15% for acne prone skin. The whole spa package. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm hoping it helps my melasma too! You look great:) so happy for you!
November 11, 2014
Hi Adpeart! Just wondering if you have any updates? Is nucelle still working for you? Has anyone else tried it yet?
November 11, 2014
You are beautiful either way (I can't believe that you are 41!) I'm happy that you found something that worked for you. As far as maintenance and sun protection, what will you have to do to keep your results?
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November 11, 2014
Well still stay out of sun for the most part, sunscreen and the occasional nucelle mandelic acid peel! Thank you!
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1 month post

New photo peeling melasma

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Just wanted to show the spot that peeled originally how wide it was underneath

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September 17, 2014
Nice! I may have to try that!
September 19, 2014
has anyone tried Nerium? Or what about apple cider vinegar.
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September 19, 2014
ive tried everything and anything you can imagine. lemon juice apple cider, all prescription chemicals, every extract possible..this truly is the only thig that has worked..im a perfectionist and ive been relentless to find something, so I can promise you if it has been rumored to work I tried it and it didn't work..this Nucelle is the only thing that worked. Don't waste your money on anything else. I even worked for a plastic surgeon, got peels, used good bleaching products, laser treatments..it never worked like this stuff
September 19, 2014
How do i go about getting Nucelle?
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September 19, 2014
It's available online www.nucelle.com
September 19, 2014
what did it cost for the whole set up and are you still using it?
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September 19, 2014
I think I paid like $260 maybe 280 I honestly can't remember but I thought the whole treatment for Koili trouble prone skin
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September 19, 2014
I have been using it for approximately 3 to 4 weeks give or take a couple days
September 19, 2014
what is your skin like? How did you learn about this product because there is so many out there?
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September 19, 2014
My skin is pretty smooth and no real issues other than the melasma I learned about new cell just by researching online how to get rid of melasma. It was originally developed by a dermatologist in Salt Lake City Utah but when I ordered it online it came from Canada so he must have moved his plant to Canada or something it's just awesome please don't spend money on other stuff because nothing works I tried the most expensive products out there with no results
September 19, 2014
Thank you. I will try it and let you know how it goes.
September 17, 2014
thank you for sharing.I have been struggling with melasma too,what else did you with nucelle mandelic acis 15%.Thank you!
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September 17, 2014
I bought the entire spa system which if you go to their website you'll see it includes the cleanser the exfoliate her the sunscreen the toner the night cream I did order the oily/trouble-prone skin series that's the only one that has the 15% mandelic acid... If you want to get right into it and get rid of it quickly that's what I would recommend the other ones are not a strong and it's just going to take twice as long. If you are on a tight budget and cannot afford to get the whole system you could just buy the 15% mandelic acid because really that is what does the job!
September 17, 2014
Thanks!
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September 17, 2014
You are very welcome I hope it works as well for you to fit for me. My skin is not hundred percent perfect yet but I'm still using it and doing appeal about once a month just to go deeper and deeper because melasma really is set deep in our skin
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September 17, 2014
Sorry about the typos I'm driving and using talk to text
September 17, 2014
No prob! Keep us updated
September 18, 2014
The 15% mandelic acid serum?
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September 18, 2014
yes 15%
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September 18, 2014
yes 15%
September 19, 2014
what else did you use along with the acid serum?
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September 19, 2014
That's the main thing, that attacks the melasma, but I bought the whole spa system
September 22, 2014
I am a freshman In high school, I ve literally had this for a very long time above my upper lip and a tiny bit on my forehead! It is extremely annoying it also gives me very low self esteem. I ve been using hydroquorine 5% for about 2 months now and it does not work! I actually thought it was getting better but now it’s back to the same thing! I’ve been reading your reviews about this new product you’ve found out about and you said that it peels? Well like I said I go to school every day and I don’t want to look like some rash all over my face. How long does the peeling take? And how long does the overall process take? Please email me at ***@gmail.com or maybe I could email you , what’s your email address? I have some questions. It would be extremely helpful if you could answer them for me. I’m kind of scared to use this because like you said you got kind of scared when it started peeling and getting red. And I’m also allergic to sunscream. I have very sensitive skin. Is this okay to use?
September 22, 2014
Please keep us posted on how your skin continues to react from this product line.

Just curious if you'd ever tried the Obagi line before trying NuCelle?  I was just recommended to do Obagi for 6 months but the ingredients in NuCelle sound more inline with my style (cruelty free).
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September 22, 2014
Yes I tried all OBAJI I tried skinseuticals I tried dermatologic I tried everything under the sun if you name it I've tried it nacelle is amazing and I'll never use anything else for as long as I love that's why I'm sharing so that they say and business!:-) lol
September 22, 2014
Sounds like you bought the 8oz sizes based on the $260- how long do you think those bottles will last you before you need more?
September 23, 2014
I just started to notice that I am bothered by this freakls things in my face. Just to find out it is Melasma. Thanks for the sharing your findings. In your latest picture, you have been using the product for 3 weeks?
UPDATED FROM Adpeart
5 months post

Update melasma 98% gone and staying gone

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I am really happy with my results I'll post some pictures so that you can see what my skin is like today it seems as though this is how it's going to stay unless I want to go through another 4 to 5 week peel but I probably will just live with this and then do another peel after next summer.

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January 15, 2015
Wow!! Your results are amazing!! Your face looks great! If you can, would you post pics without any make up as you did in your before pics. Thanks much!
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January 15, 2015
Yes when I can
January 21, 2015
Your skin looks great! Do you live in a climate where it is warm? I find here in NJ every summer, the melasma does get darker regardless of being in the sun or not and in the winter it does fade. Do you find that to be true?
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January 21, 2015
Yes, I live in Texas.. It gets darker in summer just from higher temps
February 26, 2015
I'm so pleased for you. Your skin looks great. What Products are you using to manage the melasma? Sunscreen etc., Thanks.
April 13, 2015

I'm seriously thinking about trying this line!  Do you use the product line year round or are you just doing the peels every few months?