The UNSAFE PRODUCTS thread! - Page 3

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Originally Posted by InformedBuyer 

This was some interesting facts to share but I assume most of us already knew that the creams from the local BSS had hydroquinone and steroids. That's why they are so cheap and work so well. Hydroquinone has a distinct smell so from you open the jar you should know whether a cream has it.

I use them on and off and have had great results. Everything should be done in moderation. Because the products have been recalled doesn't mean they will harm or kill you.

The country of origin (Ivory Coast) does sound suspect, but many of us in the US and the UK buy Obagi and Glytone which bith have hydroquinone 4%. We use Kligman's formula which has 5% HQ, Retina A and Steroid. People have been using hydroquinone for years and not one person has ever died from it. I have tried many natural ingredients but none gives the results (or price) of HQ.

This is what I do now, I lighten up with HQ for about a month then maintain with natural for another month. Repeat the process and I'm fine.

Well said.  I think this is the method I will be using my G&G. 

I think most of us here would rather die anyway than ending up with a HQ related disease, right? At least I would :)

Many people using HQ might not die (and they might do, who knows, poor non-regulated countries often don't report back!), but might end up with ochronosis or god knows what... is that a happy end? No, so careful use is in call.

Comparing ourselves to others is not the brightest way of dealing with toxic chemicals.... we read (scientific-based evidence) and understand the consequences, and then make an informed decision and accept any associated risks... [this does not mean anyone on here is not already doing that, I'm speaking in general]

It wasn't banned in EU, nor restricted in the US for no reason, we all know that and so should be careful.

Hi I was just wondering what is l abajanaise suppose to smell like?

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Originally Posted by InformedBuyer 


My dear, I do mean this in the kindest way when I say you do not fully understand whaT you are talking about. If you read the whole post, you would realize that we were talking about products that have been banned in CERTAIN countries though the same formula is readly used in others. For example, on the list, Ireland has banned Maxi Light because it contains 3.5% HQ! Most of us here use way more than that! Obagi and Glytone readily advertise 4% HQ plus acid and steroid. The optimum lightening is 4.67% for the body and 3.5% (initially) for the face. (learnt that from my Asian friends who stem from 5 generations of lighteners!)

I was reading about the story of Madam CJ Walker (a black woman born to slaves who became the first African American millionaire. She invented the perm/creme/relaxer and the hot comb). Well it turns out that she also formulated skin lightening creams to allow her own black sisters to be able to "pass" in neighborhoods so they could get their cosmetologist's license. I mention all this to show that skin lightening was around waaaaaaaay before we were born! Back then the main methods were powdered bleach (which does not work) then later HQ. We have come a loong way, but a certain cousin (HQ) has remained loyal. I am not ready to persecute him!

Well just to be historically correct...Madam C.J Walker did not invent the hot comb. The hot comb is said to have been invented in France in 1845, Walker was not born until 1867. Madam C.J also did not invent chemical perms/ relaxers. She did however invent a line of cosmetics but I've never read from any source that she made "skin lightening creams"...especially not strong enough to "pass" as white...we don't even have that now in 2012...lol

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Originally Posted by Liqht Pink 

Well just to be historically correct...Madam C.J Walker did not invent the hot comb. The hot comb is said to have been invented in France in 1845, Walker was not born until 1867. Madam C.J also did not invent chemical perms/ relaxers. She did however invent cosmetics but I've never read from any source that she made "skin lightening creams"...especially not strong enough to "pass" as white...we don't even have that now in 2012...lol

 

I dunno, MJ and a few others may have thought otherwise. lol, j/k.  But seriously, good information!  I love learning the back-stories on these things.  I highly doubt anyone  has discovered this either, otherwise, a ton of us would be doing it.  Plastic surgery seems to be the only way to "pass" for anything.

What i've noticed is that in Asian lightening creams it's more (mercury) and African lightening creams (steroids) but now since some African lightening creams are made in Asia the ingredients have changed, it's a lil' bit more confusing . Some companies mix the 2 (mercury+steroids) to 'fool' their customers and sell 'HQ FREE' creams.

OMG, I need to find a safe way of lightening my skin!
 

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Originally Posted by divine brown 

What i've noticed is that in Asian lightening creams it's more (mercury) and African lightening creams (steroids) but now since some African lightening creams are made in Asia the ingredients have changed, it's a lil' bit more confusing . Some companies mix the 2 (mercury+steroids) to 'fool' their customers and sell 'HQ FREE' creams.

Holy Hell, that's scary!! 

 

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Originally Posted by divine brown 

What i've noticed is that in Asian lightening creams it's more (mercury) and African lightening creams (steroids) but now since some African lightening creams are made in Asia the ingredients have changed, it's a lil' bit more confusing . Some companies mix the 2 (mercury+steroids) to 'fool' their customers and sell 'HQ FREE' creams.

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Originally Posted by Skincarepreneur 

 did anyone notice, the old skin success ad below the page, where they continuously hammered on [mentionned] the ammoniated mecury ingredient in their product.

I found it really funny, as it seems at one point in our lifes, we seem to sure and the next, we remember how opinionated we were, and then we regret or have a big laugh at our foolery....hehehe

what is really disturbing is that the lightening 'ammoniated mercury' creams were targeted for the AA 'black' community. Things change and thank God

im on it. i,ve got to figure this out, how to DIY my own. 
 

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Originally Posted by BeauSoleil 


Then, start DIY your own creams. It's the only way to know what inside and what's not, lol.

bump bumping bumped.....

G&G has steroids for anyone who wants to know. the link is on post 1 page 1. click on the second link (2008 to 2011) to find G&G.