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!
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!