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Girl I looked like a jaguar a few months before my wedding. It was the stress of planning it I think. I contemplated getting an acid peel but I was too afraid of looking like a freak on my wedding day. This is what I actually used and I can't recommend it enough! It worked pretty fast on my dark brown skin and didn't turn me into Micheal Jackson. Just evened out my skin tone. Ok, the name, TYK White Glow Skin Brightener, sounds a little offensive, LOL, but I really loved it. I paid $85 for it here but it is less at the link above. Also consider, Mederma

Well did it work? I heard that murad is a Acne Skin Cleanser, guaranteed to clear acne skin. I mean you really can't beat a guarantee. It also boasts that it will guarantee results in a MONTH!

Thanks for this post Rosetta, my daughter is 15 and is driving me crazy about her acne. She also wants to look her absolute best for me and her dads wedding day. I will check it out. We've tried everything and nothing seems to clear it for good. Thank you.

What about trying what the stars try, Proactive?

Hi Laneirh, we tried proactive and it seemed to irritate her skin so much, so we discontinued use. She has acne, but her skin is very sensitive on top of all of that. Currently she is using the Neutrogena brand line of products, and it seems to help, but she keeps having break outs and then we're back at square one. She has some what changed her diet and drinks more water because I know that everything is related. I've made an appointment for her to see a dermatologist.

proactive broke mw out and burned. also the scars hung around. I guess I was the negative exception. :P But it doesen't hurt to try.

I didnt know that it could break you out. I guess from seeing all of the info-commericals, you just develop an idea that it is good for everyone. Sorry I brought it up guys...

Have you ladies tries products like Ambi to help clear up the dark spots?Also, try cocoa and/or shea butter.As far as acne is concerned, try Phisoderm(also in a sensitive skin formula).I tried Cranberry capsules for urinary tract infections and noticed that my skin cleared up when I used it.They can be found at health food stores and Walmart.

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys, I really appreciate it. Platinum I've never tried Ambi. I haven't used cocoa or shea butter products either because I didn't know if the product would be too greasy and cause further problems. It's worth looking into though. Thanks.

My girlfriend has really bad acne and she is of very very fare complexion which makes it very obvious and the doctor prescibred Diana 35 which is a birth control and it cleared up her face so good. Check your doctor.

Thanks CharlotteModebe, I'm inquiring for my 15 year old daughter, not me. I'm hoping that her doctor could prescribe a cream or something like that.

OH oh oh!...opps, I'm sorry...well in that case her doctor will know what she needs...sometimes thou it really is pubity and the only thing that can heal that is time, but I am sure he can help her.

CharlotteModebe you are the best -- and you keep a sistah in stiches (lol)!

I went to Elizabeth Arden's and had a skin peel. All I can say is OUCH!!!!And the problems went from bad to worse, my whole face was covered with scabs. It was so embarassing, and I paid for that. Well the only thing that worked to clear to hot mess on my face up was pure shea butter.

Hi Phenomonique, where do you buy pure shea butter from? When I see it in the stores it has all kinds of other additives.

I picked up a container in Harlem a block from the Apollo from one of the street vendors. But I saw a vendor on Metropolitan and McGraw near the Parkchester train station selling it. It's only five dollars a tub.

Cool, I will make a trip to 125th Street in Harlem and see what I can do. -- Truly Phenomonal -- that'w what you are!!!!!

Niquey, you gat my face hurting just reading about that peel....ewwww, Rhoda I feel a song coming on in that last line:-)...Listen ladies, is this shea butter thing a block of something... I mean I see something around stores, its hard like soap but somewhat flaky...is this the butter thingy you are referring? I will be the first to say that I do not like cocoa butter because of the scent boy but if it works that good, a sista don't mind smelling all stinky to look pretty. :-) Do tell!

Girl I was a walking scab! LOL! Everything ain't for everybody. If the label says 1 in 6 will experience problems, I'm 1 of 'em. Day at the spa my tail. One day at the Red Door, 14 days behind doors,LOL!!

[quote="platinumstyle"]Have you ladies tries products like Ambi to help clear up the dark spots?Also, try cocoa and/or shea butter.As far as acne is concerned, try Phisoderm(also in a sensitive skin formula).I tried Cranberry capsules for urinary tract infections and noticed that my skin cleared up when I used it.They can be found at health food stores and Walmart.
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I used Jamaican ambi for dark skin. I am the WORST at routines when I was a kid so I can't say if it works great or not. My sister's best friend used it and her skin was amazing! But she developed a mask-like brightness. Maybe too powerful. I think I am going to try the cranberry capsules. Maintaining great skin is what it is all about!

phenomonique I am glad you brought up the peel! I thought about that for years. How much is ouch? [lol] and SCABS???? WHat the....? Scary. Is your skin great now?

Rosetta, I couldn't even laugh with out it hurting. My eyelids was the only are that didn't hurt! And I still have some dark spots!

Phenomonique, thanks for sharing your story. I know that skin peels are not for me. Did the people at Elizabeth Arden tell you that could happen to you?

You know what ladies?...I'm all for looking absolutely fabulous all the time and especially for my wedding, but if a a sista has to go thru the torture of something like a face peel (OUCH), I think I'll have to deal with the imperfections and hope a little make-up helps. I just can not handle pain..if I have to go to the dentist and I know I will be in pain, I start crying 3 days prior to the appointment, when I was being rolled in the have my baby (C-Section, baby did not descend) I started crying uncontrolably and the nurse was so frightened she called my doctor..he said to her, "oh don't pay her no mind, she cries for everything".....I just can't take it :-)

I'm with you Charlotte, I want to look good too, but not at the expense of having facial pain and scabs. Oh my goodness -- I can't imagine!!!! Charlotte, I really think you need to get a side gig going as a comedian -- you have me cracking up over here (lol)!!!!!

Rhoda.....girl if I tell you how much times I hear people say that to me, I seem to be the life of the party and when I am out people seem to want to flock around me, the only down fall however is that when I just feel like thinking or chilling, people think that something is wrong...go figure!

I hear you, but even the life of the party needs a little time to regenerate and take care of her self.

Hello Somebody!

[quote="platinumstyle"]Have you ladies tries products like Ambi to help clear up the dark spots?Also, try cocoa and/or shea butter.As far as acne is concerned, try Phisoderm(also in a sensitive skin formula).I tried Cranberry capsules for urinary tract infections and noticed that my skin cleared up when I used it.They can be found at health food stores and Walmart.
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I swear by Jamaican ambi. It has a sunscreen and works really well for those in a sunny area. Oprah swears by Philosophy skin care products. SHe has great skin so maybe it is a good regimen. Shea Butter and cocoa butter are more for maintenance I think rather than fixing a problem in a timely manner.

Ambi works wonders! Now I know why my mom has been using it for years...Her skin is fabulous.

Ladies maybe one of you have a suggestion...now I do not wear make-up and my face has it's share of nasty black heads---sometimes they are so small I can't see them until they turn into moles...and you all know after years those moles get very large....please someone tell me what to do, I do not want to look like the wicked witch of the west when I get in my 40's :-)

Try Phisoderm as a facial cleanser.They even have it in a sensitive skin formula.Try using a buff puff facial sponge.I forgot to tell you if any of you try the Cranberry capsules,they are most effective when you drink lots of water.

[quote="phenomonique"]Rosetta, I couldn't even laugh with out it hurting. My eyelids was the only are that didn't hurt! And I still have some dark spots!
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sooo I guess it was not worth it for you? hmmm. did they offer a follow-up treatment or a guarantee? Some spas offer guarantees.

From the sound of the horror, they probably relocated from far of being sued so I doubt any follow-up was done.

[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Ladies maybe one of you have a suggestion...now I do not wear make-up and my face has it's share of nasty black heads---sometimes they are so small I can't see them until they turn into moles...and you all know after years those moles get very large....please someone tell me what to do, I do not want to look like the wicked witch of the west when I get in my 40's :-)
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Charly, I don't think there's a product on the market that prevents moles.As a matter of fact, I don't think that they're caused by acne.I think the moles are naturally occuring.I'm starting to notice that lots of people of African descent have them.And guess what.I have lots of them!They are mostly around my eyes and cheek bone area.However, if you're really unhappy about them, try consulting a dermatologist.They may recommended laser surgery for removing them.

Hey Platinum...girl thanks for finding this post...obiviously this was one that got lost in the midst of the many. Anywho my doctor did take some of them off a couple of years ago...he just gave me some a stick in all the spots and pulled the tiny moles of with a tweezer but I noticed they grow back. Don't know what to do but I am glad they are small, I hope they do not get big and out of hand.

[quote="Cinamin1"]Ambi works wonders! Now I know why my mom has been using it for years...Her skin is fabulous.
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But ambi bleaches all of your skin out. I am a new believer in dermaclair skin gel. it is from belgium and only takes out the mark not you skin color. Get the one for dark skin. Also it ios so cheap! it is only about $3 for a tube. worth trying. My sister looked like a leopard and now she doesn't. only took two tubes. I just got the soap and lotion. hmm maybe I should get the gel too. lol.

Rosey so what do you think about the PONDS that Island recommended...I can't find that here and I really do not think I will find your suggestion either but I am gonna look....oh and that reasonable price do not apply to me...everything here is doubled so if I find it I may pay 6-7 or even more but if it works as good as you state I think it will be worth every penny.

I tried proactiv and it was a waste of money for me. It broke my face out so bad that I woke up after 3-4 days of using it and my eyes were almost swollen shut. I called them and they said that it might have been too strong so they sent me the gentle formula and it dried my skin out really bad. That was the end of that for me. I will definetly be trying the Pond's though. Does anyone have any knowledge about how to get rid of dark circles under the eye that's not too expensive? I've have tried concealers and gels to lighten but it only works for a while. Please let me know

WOW...I am surprised to hear about proactive especially how all the major celebs swear bt it. PB&J...do you get enough rest - I asked caused I heard those dark circles are from stress and not enough rest...try to get some "me" time and just relax.

Rosetta where do you get the Dermaclair skin gel?

Wow!Sounds like Proactive isn't for sensitive skin!I'm not sure about dark circle,like Rosey said, you may need more rest.If you have puffiness under your eyes, try cool cucumbers on them for a few minutes.I hear that helps.

I have a little dark circle action going on under my eyes as well. It seems to run in the family (mom, sister and now my daughter), I am not sure if I can get rid of them. I would be happy if I could minimize them. I'm going to by some extra cucumbers when I go to the market today and see if that helps. Thanks Platinum.

Did you'll see "Last Holiday" with Queen Latifah?...you see what happened to those cucumbers...or! enough said.

Hey Charly I'm kinda slow, I did not see Last Holiday, so enlighten a sista please!

I think I get too much rest to be honest. However, like Rony I think that it's(dark circles) hereditary because when I use a gel for them, it works for a while but eventually comes back. I need something thought so that i can be a radiant bride. I've been using Pond's Cold Cream since Wednesday and it makes me shine alot during the day. I'm just gonna have to blot all day because I want to see the results. Is it supposed to make the skin clear or what?

[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Rosey so what do you think about the PONDS that Island recommended...I can't find that here and I really do not think I will find your suggestion either but I am gonna look....oh and that reasonable price do not apply to me...everything here is doubled so if I find it I may pay 6-7 or even more but if it works as good as you state I think it will be worth every penny.
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Chul, you can get Ponds Deep Cleanser Cold Cream - The Cold Classic
delivered! lol. I had a freaky mole on the side of my face. flat, but I swear if you looked at it hard enough it moved! I had it scraped off by a dermatologist. no pain at all. You don't have blackheads if they are turning into raised moles. It is relatively inexpensive and they are gone forever! Most docs just charge the vist and not per mole. Horaay!

[quote="DaughterRhonda"]Hey Charly I'm kinda slow, I did not see Last Holiday, so enlighten a sista please!
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They were not on her face long enough to work...she ended up eating dem bad boys...lol

[quote="Rosetta"]Rosey so what do you think about the PONDS that Island recommended...I can't find that here and I really do not think I will find your suggestion either but I am gonna look....oh and that reasonable price do not apply to me...everything here is doubled so if I find it I may pay 6-7 or even more but if it works as good as you state I think it will be worth every penny.

Chul, you can get Ponds Deep Cleanser Cold Cream - The Cold Classic
delivered! lol. I had a freaky mole on the side of my face. flat, but I swear if you looked at it hard enough it moved! I had it scraped off by a dermatologist. no pain at all. You don't have blackheads if they are turning into raised moles. It is relatively inexpensive and they are gone forever! Most docs just charge the vist and not per mole. Horaay!
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So what in the world are these things on my face if they are not black heads Rosey???

They could be moles. Are they raised? Do they hurt if pinched?