i need desperate help with brown marks !!!

[PrettyInPink101]

well i used 2 have really bad acne, but its pretty much gone completely now, i do have a few breakouts, but only bc its that time of the month -_- but i have all these brown marks on my face (scars).. i know i cant erase them completely.. but what can i use 2 atleast make them fade a bit so i could use less coverage with my foundation? im so desperate here

 

[kalikana]

Umm, they should fade over time but my dermatologist recommended Neostrata HQ Plus cream (4% Hydroquinone USP). I used it before and it helped a little bit, which reminds me, I have to get some more.

Anyway, I don't know if you have that where you live but I live in Canada and it's not prescription (my insurance doesn't cover it) so it's a bit expensive to get. lol.

 

[mena22787]

i use neutrogena acne mark fading peel...you can get it at any drugstore, it's like $15 i think. it works okay, it says to only use it a few times a week but i use it every night

 

[kyoto]

Hi, be sure to pick up products that contain Kojic Acid, which is for lightening dark spots. Sephora has plenty of products containing this. Also, when you see your dermatologist, ask for hydroquinone 4% or 8%. Your doctor can have the 8% made up for you at a compounding pharmacy. Note that this is very strong, but it will work fast. My derm has done this for me in the past. HTH

 

[lainz]

i found that salicilic acid got rid of both my acne and scars ASAP. try the clinique spot treatment for your face. they also make a spray designed for your body if you have breakouts elsewhere.

you can also try a scrub like st. ives apricot scrub. i use it daily and it has helped my skin a lot. i know people may disagree with using an exfoliator daily, but my combination skin loves it.

 

[elektra513]

Skin Effects by Dr. Dover Advanced Brightening Complex has 2% hydroquinone, lactic acid, retinol, and kojic acid. It's sold only at CVS for like $20. It's been working great for me so far. I thought about trying the Peter Thomas Roth, but I'm content for right now in terms of my dark spots...now my breakouts are a totally different thread

 

[athena123]

A few things I've used to treat leftover scars and marks but be patient, they can take some time to fade!

Murad skin lightening/brightening. contains 2% hydroquinone and they don't recommend you use any longer than 3 months. Did a fairly respectable job of fading old sunspots from my hands, although they didn't completely go away. I didn't use it on my face, however.

helichyrsum EO- this is an essential oil. I used this, along with German Chamomile EO neat on old scar on my face. It's nearly gone now without any of the possible side effects from hydroquinone. It also helped with a scar on my hand from a burn disappear, although it didn't have any effect on sunspots on the back of my hands.

Another lightening product that caught my eye; I haven't tried it yet, but I really like most of the products from this line and will likely purchase it soon. contains a ton of lovely, beneficial ingredients for lightening and brightening. https://www.psfskincare.com/cgi-bin/...ategory%3DCCC4

 

[(:KrIsTy:)]

Try MaMA lotion its really good. A girl on MUT tried it and cleared her scars up in 3 or 4 days

 

[JamaicanDiva2]

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Originally Posted by mena22787 i use neutrogena acne mark fading peel...you can get it at any drugstore, it's like $15 i think. it works okay, it says to only use it a few times a week but i use it every night

2nd!!! i HIGHLY recommend this! I've tried lots of high-end skincare products, usually i don't use drugstore skincare, but i LOVE this mask- it actually works & you can actually tell it's lightening your scars significantly by like only the 2nd time you use it! Plus it exfoliates amazingly. . . i try to use it at least twice a week and my skin always looks much better when i do! I'm about to go purchase some more. . .

 

[JamaicanDiva2]

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Originally Posted by KrIsTy Try MaMA lotion its really good. A girl on MUT tried it and cleared her scars up in 3 or 4 days

what is MaMa lotion? i don't think i've ever heard this. . . where do you buy it? TIA

 

[Odette]

Don't forget to use sunscreen.

 

[(:KrIsTy:)]

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Originally Posted by JamaicanDiva2 what is MaMa lotion? i don't think i've ever heard this. . . where do you buy it? TIA

you can buy it here MaMa Lotion - Malic and Mandelic Acid Skin Care here are some before and after pics

 

[gator_tots]

Just so you know Hydroquinone is supposedly quite toxic and I believe even banned in some countries. Maybe try something organic like Scars no more.

 

[athena123]

^^ Agreed, there is quite a bit of debate about hydroquinone, which is why a reputable line will warn you not to use for an extended period of time. Of course, it's always a little dicey when we try to translate ingredients that don't work well with little white mice in a lab with human skin. The cosmetics safety database is an eyeopener, but they're a little alarmist in their approach in that they seem to think EVERYTHING is bad for your skin. I welcome this kind of information but I also have to balance it out with other factors like how much am I using, what are the chances that those 1 in 1 million particles are really going to have a negative impact and is the person or persons issuing these warnings have anything to gain?

 

[Kuuipo]

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Originally Posted by KrIsTy you can buy it here MaMa Lotion - Malic and Mandelic Acid Skin Care here are some before and after pics

This is sun damage and melasma (hormonal staining). It requires different treatment than acne hyperpigmentation. All brown stains are not the same. Salicylic acids work really well on post acne brown marks. They also can prevent more acne. If you are not allergic to salicylates like aspirin, try a cream or lotion with salicylic acid before bed every night. Don't put anything on top of this. (It will dilute or negate its effects) It is safe to use longterm. (I still use salicylic acid at my age a few times a week for its exfoliative and antiinflammatory effects) Salicylates (BHA) work below the epidermis-unlike AHA's.

 

[Briar]

This thread seems to be mostly about acne scarring, and I started a thread questioning products that might help my old freckles and age spots fade a bit and even out my skin tone but that thread was closed and redirected to this one so I'll ask the question here.

Any recs for a decent product that can be purchased at a drugstore/pharmacy that might help even out my skintone a bit? I'm not looking for anything drastic since my spots are pretty light and are a result of being very fair skinned and in the sun a ton as a kid. I wear Olay Complete every day with SPF 15, and in the summer if I'm out more I wear a higher SPF.

I've heard Olay Regenerist is good for some people. I tried Aveeno's skin brightening moisturizer but it just left my skin feeling sticky.