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September LBX Challenge!! *** Newbies & Lurkers Welcome

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#1 ·
Lightening, Brightening and Exfoliation (LBX) takes time and patience, but when you're among like minds its easier to stay on track and get some encouragement along the way. If you missed it last month, here's your second chance to get in on the fun.

Joining the challenge is easy, just post your regimen and your SEPTEMBER goal by August 30th, and let's go!

Note: This is a personal challenge thread for people who are serious about achieving their goals. Not a free-for-all to post randomly. Thanks!

*** GET YOUR STUFF READY ***

Do you have everything you need for your 5 steps?

1. Exfoliation
2. Lightening
3. Moisturizing
4. Skin Building
5. Protection

What about your tools?

Q-tips, applicator brushes, makeup sponges, jars for mixing products, exfoliating gloves, KIT, towels, socks, plastic gloves, utility gloves, plastic wrap, sauna suit, long sleeve shirts, lip balms, vitamin e oil, vitamin c serum, lotions, baby soap, prescrptions, tongue depressors/popsicle sticks...

Where to buy oils, butters, peels, DIY stuff?

Making Cosmetics - http://www.makingcosmetics.com
Wholesale Supplies Plus - http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com
Bulk Apothecary - http://www.bulkapothecary.com
Lotion Crafters - http://www.lotioncrafters.com
BulkActives- https://www.bulkactives.com/actives
Personal Formulator- http://www.personalformulator.com/wvss/
Mountain Rose Herb-https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/ingredients
Garden of Wisdom- http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/rawingredients.html
MakeUpArtistChoice- http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/At-Home-Chemical-Peels_c_53.html

*** READ THE REFERENCE THREADS ***

Everyone is helpful, but many popular questions are have already been answered in detail the threads noted below.
Read all you can, and don't forget: "The Search feature is your SCT BFF!"

Starter Thread
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/30191/helping-newbies-make-a-start

What Order Do You Need to Apply Your Lighteners?
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/47237/apply-lighteners-in-this-order-for-the-best-results-2014

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Your Products
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50298/enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-your-products

Natural Lightening Discussion Lounge
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/29872/the-natural-skin-lightening-discussion-lounge

Lightening on a Budget
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50417/how-to-lightening-cheaply-and-effectively-for-newbies

The Best Lightening Soaps
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/19151/best-lightening-soaps

Occlusion Info
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/25226/occluding-works

Sunscreen Threads

http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/22647/zinc-oxide-physical-sunscreen-list
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/21766/the-best-sunscreen-sunblock-debate


*** COMBINATIONS CHART ***

Helpful Main Ingredient Combinations

(If you don't know what the letters are, GO HERE: http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/14079/abbreviations-lexicon)
KA+HQ
LA+HQ
AA+HQ
RA+HQ
AA+KA
AA+RA
AA+LA
SA+HQ
SA+AA
HQ+Sepiwhite
HQ+GA

Last but not least, we're all in this game together. Have fun. Use this thread to help you stay focused and motivated. YOU CAN DO IT!
 
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#893 · (Edited)
Here's my Regi for September everyone! I definitely went up a shade or more in August.. So this month I'm focusing on achieving clear, even, glowy skin. I've also included Vitamins + Exercise (Internal & External health)

FACE DAY:
- Sulfur Soap
- Rosewater
- Vitamin C Gel

FACE NIGHT:
- KSA Magic Soap
- ACV Toner
- G&G

BODY DAY:
- F&W (Lemon Glow) Soap
- Vitamin C Serum
- G&G

BODY NIGHT:
- Kojie San & Dead Sea Salt (alt.)
- IKB Gel
- G&G

EXTRA:
- Full Body Occluding 5x/wk
- LA Peels ~ Sunday
- Face Masks 2x/wk

SUPPLEMENTS:
- Emergen-C
- Camu~Camu
- Biotin
- Multivitamin
- Coconut Oil + Green Tea
- Lemon Water (2x)
- Water 2Liters
WORKOUT:
- 10,000 Steps a Day
- Squats Challenge
 
#895 ·
Here's my Regi for September everyone! I definitely went up a shade or more in August.. So this month I'm focusing on achieving clear, even, glowy skin. I've also included Vitamins + Exercise (Internal & External health)

FACE DAY:
- Sulfur Soap
- Rosewater
- Vitamin C Gel

FACE NIGHT:
- KSA Magic Soap
- ACV Toner
- G&G

BODY DAY:
- F&W (Lemon Glow) Soap
- Vitamin C Serum
- G&G

BODY NIGHT:
- Kojie San & Dead Sea Salt (alt.)
- IKB Gel
- G&G

EXTRA:
- Full Body Occluding 5x/wk
- LA Peels ~ Sunday
- Face Masks 2x/wk
Tell me more about this magic soap!! :bath: And what % of weekly LA peels are you using?? Your routine looks right up my alley :thumbsup:
 
#897 ·
Morning Face
Cetaphil Cleanser 2x
Sulfur Soap/Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap alt.
Witch Hazel for toner 2x
Vitamin C DIY serum

Night Face
Cetaphil Cleanser 2x
Witch Hazel for toner 2x
Acne Masks/Deep Pore Cleansing


Morning Body
Korean Scrubbing Towel
Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap/Likas Papaya Soap 2x
Goat Milk Soap (Helps with peeling process)
LA Lotion 40% 3x Week

Night Body
Espom Salt Bath
Korean Scrubbing Towel
Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap/Likas Papaya Soap 2x
GNC Moisturizing Vitamin C


I do take breaks for skin building (2 weeks of no exfoliating with scrubs) during that time I may only use amlactin (3xs a week) after my showers, but no heavy scrubbing.

Protection

Badger SPF 30+ Natural Zinc Oxide Baby Sunscreen

Skin Builders

St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturized (After every facial wash)
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (After every body wash)

Supplements
Omega 3/Cod Liver
Vitamin E
 
#916 ·
Hi dear! No such luck at the moment....even thinking i just may order abroad and have it sent to me here in Nigeria....Looking at the costs involved and i have to ensure authenticity so looking to see if i can buy from paks...turned out i did get only 1 bottle of the oil and the rest bottles that i thought were larger sizes of the oil were lotions...schuks.....oil is hard to find in Naija...may just start a biz selling the oil:D
 
#927 ·
Hello everyone i have being following this forum for awhile now, and believe me i have gotten 4 shades lighter , i even had to mix for some girls (free ooo) lol . Let me give u a breakdown : Grace duo i poured it into one scrub (st ives) and mixed it very well , that was for my scrubbing , then i mixed carotene cream with one eclat de lune ( concentre) then i added shear butter , i add carotone lotion b.s.s and mix it so well... In the day i use clarins moisture rich and the treatment oil so i am so glossy ( so ppl say ) then my face i use beauty flash balm (clarins) i wish u can see my pix , and i cant put my instagram page name here , no black knuckles , although when i started my skin was dry and my knees , elbows were practically peeling , but i always moisturise ... Walahi i have never being so proud of my skin ,
after spending so much on scam ppl who sell cream .. I really advice u guys to try it out , and my pimples has dried up.. I wish u all luck
 
#946 ·
Changed some things in my routine :catdance:

Morning Face
Cerva Hydrating Cleanser 2x
Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap
Witch Hazel for toner 2x
Neoprosone Vitamin C Gel

Night Face
Cetaphil Cleanser 2x
Witch Hazel for toner 2x
Acne Masks/Deep Pore Cleansing


Morning Body
Korean Scrubbing Towel
Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap 2x
Goat Milk Lotion (Helps with peeling process)
LA Lotion 40% 3x Week
Vitamin E Body Shop gel

Night Body
Espom Salt Bath
Korean Scrubbing Towel
Kojie Dream White Anti-Aging Soap 2x
GNC Moisturizing Vitamin C


Protection

Badger SPF 30+ Natural Zinc Oxide Baby Sunscreen/Or my current SPF 40 Sport Water resistant Sunscreen that doesn't contain Zinc Oxide

Skin Builders

St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturized (After every facial wash)
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream (After every body wash)

Supplements
Omega 3/Cod Liver
 
#949 ·
#956 ·
That's very odd... if you have been avoiding the sun, I can't think of why it would cause darkening. Is it from a reputable seller? And I noticed that sometimes if you apply the cream and oil, it makes your skin appear darker for some reason but it is not darkening at all... once it absorbs/you wash it off, you will see your skin is definitely brighter.
 
#958 ·
Peeling hasn't started on my knees, feet and legs yet. They're looking wrinkly and thank goodness I'm not going anywhere. I used the 20% ypo, and I've been reading over the threads again. Uuuuugh! This is the part I hate. The waiting... Already did a salt soak. No one iota of a sign of peeling anywhere. Not even a flake.

On on the flip, my face is lighter and brighter. I think I'm headed towards the next shade up from NW43. Still some tightness but now it's easily under control with the light oils. When do I start my lighteners, and should I use something with a low hq like Ambi, or should I go ahead and pop the Caro?
@britbrat, thanks for the tip about the sunscreen right after using an oil. Works like a charm. No white cast. Yay!
 
#959 ·
Just a small update on Mr G....i don't have a before picture so theres nothing to compare it to but my word and i don't occlude in the way most do as i have always said i would faint if i saw my skin peeling in sheets, but i occlude with Mr G with saran wrap on my feet and hands once in a blue moon (okay three times since i started using Mr G between August till date) but, i have to say my feet and hands are clearer. My skin on there is practically flawless and nice and glowy all thanks to Mr G.

Was feeling my hands and feet this morning so i decided to share
Nail Vehicle door Finger Hand Vehicle


Nail Nail polish Finger Nail care Cosmetics


My hands under different light......forgive my chipped nails. My nail polish seems to chip a lot these days and i can't be bothered to go to the salon more than once a week
Leg Nail Toe Foot Human leg
 
#960 ·
Just a small update on Mr G....i don't have a before picture so theres nothing to compare it to but my word and i don't occlude in the way most do as i have always said i would faint if i saw my skin peeling in sheets, but i occlude with Mr G with saran wrap on my feet and hands once in a blue moon (okay three times since i started using Mr G between August till date) but, i have to say my feet and hands are clearer. My skin on there is practically flawless and nice and glowy all thanks to Mr G.

Was feeling my hands and feet this morning so i decided to share
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My hands under different light......forgive my chipped nails. My nail polish seems to chip a lot these days and i can't be bothered to go to the salon more than once a week
View attachment 107
Lordt you got me here with complexion envy on full force! Your complexion are major goals. You look very nice and even, your knuckles are for the gawds hunty. I notice now when i occlude the nail polish on my toes chip a lot faster than before. We are not bothered by your chipped nail polish we are too busy fangirling this flawlessness!
 
#979 ·
I would like t join in the September challenge...not too late i hope...so basically i want to go up a shade or two and yes i am one o thoz tt suffers frm lightorexia:cool:..my regimen is basic..i welcome advice,opinions nd staff cz ths ish is real y'all
AM
bath with H20 Papaya soap(face to toes)
spot treat with MR acne nd whitening on face
apply PureSkin lotion nd GnG peachlid oil(layering)
ACV nd lotion mix aftr an hour
immerse myself in sunblock if gng out
PM
Apply H20 soap all over nd leav for 5mns
Scrub w loofah(alternate days)
Spot treat face as AM,Pure White serum,Dodo White Up,
Coco light serum all over xcept face,toes nd knuckles nd elbows
Dodo white up all over
Himalaya Cocoa butter lotion as moisturiser.
Knuckles,toes,knees nd elbows are on carotone BSC nd serum treatment and so far peeling has started on the hands..

Sry for loong essay..corrections welcome:D
 
#982 ·
@Fluffington I'm think of how to come back a perfect glycolic product for both body & face. I was thinking of the fair & white gold, the person who used it did they like it? Was the glycolic acid percentage written on it? And last do you know anyone on here who has ever used a glycolic spray ( THE LASt QUESTION IS FOR ANYONE ). God bless you & thank you
 
#985 ·
@Fluffington I'm think of how to come back a perfect glycolic product for both body & face. I was thinking of the fair & white gold, the person who used it did they like it? Was the glycolic acid percentage written on it? And last do you know anyone on here who has ever used a glycolic spray ( THE LASt QUESTION IS FOR ANYONE ). God bless you & thank you
It's collecting dust! I might snatch back my stuff! It wasn't given out free at the shop! lol
I think it's 8-10% GA
Speaking of which... I'm going to go get it now now!!! I might use it tonight! *serious face*
Dunno much about a glycolic spray though... sohwee! :D
 
#983 · (Edited)
Hi everyone.


I have been exfoliating my skin for 1 year now since september 2014. During that time i have been using black soap, kojic san soap and dead sea salt soap.

Now when i am well exfoliated and i have started using HQ again since the 5th of September. My regime is to use Nadinola for the face and Skinlight for the body. I am also using Retin A 0.1 % only in the evening, i am mixing it with my Nadinola and Skinlight.

I hope that i will reach my goal in 3 months. My goal is to be fair like Mariah Carey. My natural skintone is light brown like Alicia Keys. I only need to be 2 shades lighter to reach my goal. Now when i am joining the September Challenge, i hope that i will get to my goal soon.


Thanks in advance.
 
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