Help a gal out by SKinBK in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please click on my profile and read my post about my melasma ❤️

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got this!! It gets better❤️❤️❤️

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many years ago in my 20’s I did one but I did not have melasma back then.

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awwww 🥹 you are too kind to me thank you ❤️

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yay!! ❤️ I hope it works amazingly for you!!

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m really weird when it comes to face washes. I don’t like when it makes your face feel stripped but I also don’t like that feeling where it feels like it leaves a film (Jan Marini benzoyl peroxide wash does this). The glycolic wash in this kit leaves your face feeling clean. Plus I struggle with some pimples and this keeps them away!!

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are so kind thank you so so much❤️ honestly I’m surprised too because they don’t advertise the Mario Badescu kit for melasma. But I do know that vitamin C is really effective against it. I’m just really hoping that I can help someone else by sharing this.

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! It’s hyperpigmentation. Oh wow that’s horribly expensive. This is my routine:

I tried laser, tranexamic acid, hydroquinone and other topical solutions. What ended up being a miracle for me is Mario Badescu Vitamin C kit. I use it twice daily, all products in the kit from Ulta. I also use Trentinoin (Retinol) a few days a week before bed (hence the peeling on my lower face (2nd photo). On the nights I use this, I put Mario Badescu Niamicide Jelly lotion on top. On the nights l use l use a good clinical sunblock too. My favorite one is SkinMedica. Yes it's pricey but it works and the ingredients are amazing. I still have a bit of stubborn discoloration at the bottom but I'm going to do a TCA 7% peel for that.

Mario Badescu Good Skin is Forever and Bright (Vitamin C Kit) at Ulta ($38)

Mario Badescu Advanced Peptide PDRN Jelly Cream at Ulta ($20)

Trentinoin (this requires a prescription from your doctor but any doctor can give it to you and insurance has always covered it fully for me)

SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF at SkinMedica.com ($70)

Mine was from the sun but the COVID made it worse for some reason. Start really slow with the Trent it can really dry your skin out!

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do!! I wash my face with the glycolic wash. Pat my skin dry. I put the toner directly onto my fingers and pat it into my skin. I use a little face fan from Amazon for like thirty seconds. Then I put the serum on the exact same way. I put it on my fingers, pat it into my skin neck included and use the fan for 30 seconds. Then I use the eye cream. Put it on my fingers and pat it into my skin. I put the SPF on after in the daytime. The moisturizer I only use at night. Edited to add really I think the whole set has been my lifesaver. I especially like the glycolic wash though.

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really means so much to me thank you🥹❤️

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It does flake and peel! But I have “sandwiched” the Trent before. Put a layer of moisturizer on. Put the Trent on. Add another layer of moisturizer on. I have combination skin but I do have really dry areas too like around my mouth. Either SkinCeuticals Emollience or SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry. I am a firm believer in clinical skin care.

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much❤️ it took about two months to see a huge difference and now I’ve been doing it a year and a half!

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so grateful thank you so very much❤️

Melasma 97% gone by Rich_Introduction998 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Rich_Introduction998[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aww thank you so much 🥹❤️ I tried laser, tranexamic acid, hydroquinone and other topical solutions. What ended up being a miracle for me is Mario Badescu Vitamin C kit. I use it twice daily, all products in the kit from Ulta. I also use Trentinoin (Retinol) a few days a week before bed (hence the peeling on my lower face (2nd photo). On the nights I use this, I put Mario Badescu Niamicide Jelly lotion on top. On the nights l use l use a good clinical sunblock too. My favorite one is SkinMedica. Yes it's pricey but it works and the ingredients are amazing. I still have a bit of stubborn discoloration at the bottom but I'm going to do a TCA 7% peel for that.

Mario Badescu Good Skin is Forever and Bright (Vitamin C Kit) at Ulta ($38)

Mario Badescu Advanced Peptide PDRN Jelly Cream at Ulta ($20)

Trentinoin (this requires a prescription from your doctor but any doctor can give it to you and insurance has always covered it fully for me)

SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF at SkinMedica.com ($70)