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. For those who have reached their goals and are Maintaining, check in with the group and let us know how you're doing and what you're using to keep up the great work!
To join the January challenge please post these 3 things:
1) Your current shade, or estimated shade. (Doesn't have to be a MAC shade.)
2) Your Skin Lightening Products that you are using for:
- Exfoliation
- Lightening
- Moisturizing
- Skin Building
- Sun Protection
3) Your regimen broken down into day and night regimen for face and body.
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*** HELPFUL THINGS TO HAVE ***
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, prescriptions, 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/A...eels_c_53.html
*** FIND HELP IN THE 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/...s-make-a-start
GPO/YPO (Peeling Oils) for Beginners
http://www.skincaretalk.com/showthre...-for-Beginners
What Order Do You Need to Apply Your Lighteners?
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/47237/...t-results-2014
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Your Products
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50298/...-your-products
Natural Lightening Discussion Lounge
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/29872/...cussion-lounge
Skin Lightening on a Budget
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50417/...ly-for-newbies
The Best Lightening Soaps
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/19151/...ghtening-soaps
Occlusion Info (Sauna Suits, gloves, etc.)
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/25226/occluding-works
Sunscreen Threads
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/22647/...sunscreen-list
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/21766/...unblock-debate
*** POPULAR LIGHTENING COMBINATIONS ***
Kojic Acid + Hydroquinone
Lactic Acid + Hydroquinone
Alpha Arbutin + Hydroquinone
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) + Hydroquinone
Alpha Arbutin + Kojic Acid
Alpha Arbutin + Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
Alpha Arbutin + Lactic Acid
Hydroquinone + Sepiwhite
Hydroquinone + Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid + Hydroquinone
Salicylic Acid + Alpha Arbutin
Salicylic Acid + Glycolic Acid
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!
Even if you fall off the wagon. We can help you get back on track.
To join the January challenge please post these 3 things:
1) Your current shade, or estimated shade. (Doesn't have to be a MAC shade.)
2) Your Skin Lightening Products that you are using for:
- Exfoliation
- Lightening
- Moisturizing
- Skin Building
- Sun Protection
3) Your regimen broken down into day and night regimen for face and body.
======================================
*** HELPFUL THINGS TO HAVE ***
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, prescriptions, 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/A...eels_c_53.html
*** FIND HELP IN THE 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/...s-make-a-start
GPO/YPO (Peeling Oils) for Beginners
http://www.skincaretalk.com/showthre...-for-Beginners
What Order Do You Need to Apply Your Lighteners?
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/47237/...t-results-2014
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Your Products
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50298/...-your-products
Natural Lightening Discussion Lounge
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/29872/...cussion-lounge
Skin Lightening on a Budget
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/50417/...ly-for-newbies
The Best Lightening Soaps
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/19151/...ghtening-soaps
Occlusion Info (Sauna Suits, gloves, etc.)
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/25226/occluding-works
Sunscreen Threads
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/22647/...sunscreen-list
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/21766/...unblock-debate
*** POPULAR LIGHTENING COMBINATIONS ***
Kojic Acid + Hydroquinone
Lactic Acid + Hydroquinone
Alpha Arbutin + Hydroquinone
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) + Hydroquinone
Alpha Arbutin + Kojic Acid
Alpha Arbutin + Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
Alpha Arbutin + Lactic Acid
Hydroquinone + Sepiwhite
Hydroquinone + Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid + Hydroquinone
Salicylic Acid + Alpha Arbutin
Salicylic Acid + Glycolic Acid
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!
Even if you fall off the wagon. We can help you get back on track.