I want to try fresh lemon juice on my body what will that like I squeeze the lemons and usr the juice. Imma have times grow a dam lemon tree in my apartment. Lord or imma need some food stamps and buy 6 bags at a time.

 

Haha, I know what you mean! I bought a bag of 5 for I think $3, and I used it up within 2 weeks, and that was me slacking off.

 

Getting 3 bags today. Lol

 

Lol, definitely keep me updated.

 

Will I'm going to make real lemon serum fa my face. And body. I'm going to throw lemon in my bath. I'll just smell like a lemon glow worm. I will keep u posted.

 

I've tried lemon and honey on my face and i got burned and had PIH, be careful with that. All natural doesn't mean safe.

 

Ok I will not put on face. U ain't got to tell me but one time.

 

I've noticed that there seems to be an increase in ladies who are looking for non-HQ products and routes towards lighter skin, so I figured it'd be good to have a thread with each persons favourite non-HQ/Steroid products to use.   I don't have anything to contribute yet other than: Coconut oil (I swear by this)  Carbolic Soap (Does a great job at clearing my skin, and I have a feeling it exfoliates a bit because my skin gets super clean, almost "squeaky")  Fresh lemons (I peel them like oranges, and use one segment at at a time)  Baking Soda (I made a paste with water and use it to exfoliate, I've also used a segment of lemon in it as well) Frankincense Essential Oil (This has been amazing to my skin. It gives my skin a gorgeous glow, and helps clear up dark marks/evens tone)  Feel free to share! Hopefully if this gets as detailed as I hope, I'll compile them all into the OP in organized sections. 

have u seen significant lightening with these things. Where do u get the frankincense oil

 

I've seen an improvement in my skin primarily in terms of evening tone, these tend to even my skin out, brighten, and give me a healthy glow.
Yes, I have seen some lightening. However, I think it's mostly removing darkened skin and exposing my natural colour, rather than going lighter than my natural colour. I wouldn't depend on this primarily for lightening. I definitely don't think it does anything to inhibit melanin production.

The baking soda is a staple in the summer for me! Even on my legs, which never see sunlight outside, it removes whatever "tan" has occurred. The amount of dirt, and darkening I remove from my face after one day is great, plus my skin is very soft afterwards.

As for the frankincense oil, my mother had it in the house.
She's an aromatherapist, so she's got several essential oils around. She told me that Frankincense is great for skin, so I jumped on using it! It seriously improved my dark spots from pimples/blackheads on my face, and helped with removing the darkening on other areas of my body such as my elbows.
You most definitely have to dilute the oil. I'd put one drop in my face cream, for example. After several days, I upped it to two, but I would feel slight burning on my skin. Not enough to damage though.
You do not want to put the oil directly on your skin, as it will cause burning. (If you do, don't wash with water it doesn't help at all, use a vegetable oil, coconut oil etc to help dilute and soothe.)

My mother purchased a lot of these essential oils from health food stores, but the highest grade of frankincense oil I know of is from YoungLiving, my mom adore those oils they are quite pricey though. But the higher the grade, the better the results and quality. Example: YoungLiving I think it's about $50 for 10ml of the frankincense oil. However I saw another brand at a health food store for around $38.
I love the oil, and fully intend to make it a staple in my skincare.

Note: I believe it's good for skin rejuvination, which might be an issue if you're trying to lighten dramatically. I'm not sure if it'll cause you to darken, I have no experience in that unfortunately. It has lightened my dark elbows though.

 

I've noticed that there seems to be an increase in ladies who are looking for non-HQ products and routes towards lighter skin, so I figured it'd be good to have a thread with each persons favourite non-HQ/Steroid products to use.

I don't have anything to contribute yet other than:

Coconut oil (I swear by this)
Carbolic Soap (Does a great job at clearing my skin, and I have a feeling it exfoliates a bit because my skin gets super clean, almost "squeaky")
Fresh lemons (I peel them like oranges, and use one segment at at a time)
Baking Soda (I made a paste with water and use it to exfoliate, I've also used a segment of lemon in it as well)
Frankincense Essential Oil (This has been amazing to my skin. It gives my skin a gorgeous glow, and helps clear up dark marks/evens tone)

Feel free to share! Hopefully if this gets as detailed as I hope, I'll compile them all into the OP in organized sections.

Very effective also for whitening teeth and yellow nails...

 

Oh this is true! My friend uses it on her teeth, I should use it for my teeth and nails.

 

Brown sugar and olive oil scrub Apple cider vinegar and green tea toner( works wonders)

 

Milk protein lotion I love this lotion so much makes my skin so smooth...looks like I have make up on.. I use it every morning only on face
Dove lotion I use it on my body and face its light + very moisturizing makes my skin smooth love it
EVOO I only use it when I have a irritaion or on my hair.. I like it its ok

 

Milk protein lotion I love this lotion so much makes my skin so smooth...looks like I have make up on.. I use it every morning only on face
Dove lotion I use it on my body and face its light + very moisturizing makes my skin smooth love it
EVOO I only use it when I have a irritaion or on my hair.. I like it its ok

I've heard so many wonderful things about milk protein products, but have yet to try it. I do have this Kiwi and Yogurt face wash that was amazing though. What brand do you purchase?

 

Jergens healing lotion
Dove bar soap, carotein exfoliating lightening soap
Pure shea butter
EVOO
Avocado oil

 

extra virgin olive oil , loveeee it , nothing makes my face glow like it ,

 

My personal favorite is Omic Expert Brightner gel. It doesn't contain HQ but instead alpha arbutin. THE BEST!

 

Ive decided to go HQ free on my hands for lighter knuckles, because its a dead give away sign for lighteners; Do u still uses omic and what are the pros and cons if you experienced any while using it. i needed to try it only for my hands.

 

i really liked Dr. Lewin's serum. the one with sepiwhite. it's just expensive.

 

I got lucky the other day and caught a half off bottle at WalMart. That was actually my 1st time seeing it my local WalMart. 1 left, I felt like I had won the golden ticket or something.

 

Oh wow that key word expensive

 

Cape Fear Naturals with Kojic acid
Obagi Nu-Derm - Vit C
Dr. Lewinn Skintone serum
RX for brown skin
Reviva Labs Brightening Lotion

 

Omg walmart omg.

 

Carotein products Sure white products Makari body lightening milk Makari serum Gs serum Gs glowing oil

 

Oh I also love sure white. Jerms put me on that when I first joined. But I'm a carotien fan. Lol

 

Palmers AHA Lotion
Carotein
Aqua Cure Gel (great for exfoliation!!)
Lemon and honey (for lips)

I also LOVE Korean face masks, esp the Arbutin ones.

 

Palmers AHA Lotion Carotein Aqua Cure Gel (great for exfoliation!!) Lemon and honey (for lips) I also LOVE Korean face masks, esp the Arbutin ones.

plz tell me more about the palmers aha lotion,i mean is it that great...coz i remember trying it for just 1wks

 

Kor which carotein product do you use and where did you order it from.

 

I use the serum cream and gel. Got it from house of beauty.

 

carotein cream
papaya soap
rice milk soap
olive oil
pure glycerine

 

Oh yes how can I forget my soaps

Goat Milk soap
Dr. Bronners Lavender Castile Soap
Dead Sea Salt Soap
Likas
Maxi Light AHA soap
St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash

 

I forgot about the soaps
the best soap i ever used is fair and white AHA soap
kojic acid soap
carotein soap

and my oils
rosehip oil
Almond oil
Evoo
Pure Vitamin e oil

Organic shea butter
+55 strong lightening glycerin
+55 potent lightening serum

 

hey pink floss cud u pls tell me how u incorporate dis,i have them lying around d house so maybe i cud put them to good use. thanks







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Brown sugar and olive oil scrub
Apple cider vinegar and green tea toner( works wonders)