[HealIO]

I have come across some forums where people reported that they redarken quite a bit from hydroquinone after sun exposure. But with mequinol, I read you aren't more likely to redarken than normal. Is this true?
And has anyone used mequinol products in the long run?
I came across a cream with 0.01 retin a and 2% mequinol, would it be safe to use in that concentration?
I do practice SAP quite seriously. I don't want to use something that makes my skin very prone to redarkening which is associated with hydroquinone quite a bit.

 

[Moowns]

Yes, Mequinol is infinitely times better then Hydroquinone. The only downside about MQ is that it takes a long time to notice any results, and you'll have to go through a horrible dark and peeling phase.

 

[HealIO]

Yes, Mequinol is infinitely times better then Hydroquinone. The only downside about MQ is that it takes a long time to notice any results, and you'll have to go through a horrible dark and peeling phase.

Why would mequinol cause initial darkening? Is that something you experienced? How long would it last?

 

[lillyjill]

Why would mequinol cause initial darkening? Is that something you experienced? How long would it last?

I"m doing mequinol right now. From reading all older threads it seems like MQ causes a phase of darkening for about 3-4 mths and i'm noticing it. I'm fair skinned but want to be more like caucasian in complexion so bearing with it but I do look dark and red

 

[HealIO]

How long have you been using it? Are you noticing any increased sensitivity/redness? Hope you ride out the dark phase soon! please keep us updated

 

[Chocolatey]

Yes keep us posted,looking at mequinol. Where did you get your mequinol from?

 

[lillyjill]

Yes keep us posted,looking at mequinol. Where did you get your mequinol from?

Se
I got it from Etsy seems authentic as I recognize The smell right now I think the darkening has lessened and some slight brightening has started

 

[TheSeerAndTheSword]

Hi,
Could you possibly link the seller? Do you use it with tretinoin as well?

 

[HealIO]

Se
I got it from Etsy seems authentic as I recognize The smell right now I think the darkening has lessened and some slight brightening has started

Have you heard of solage? Its a mequinol and tretinoin formula that is prescribed by doctors in some countries for skin hyperpigmentation. The formula seems to be on the safer side since its only 2% mequinol. Any thoughts on it? Are you using a stronger product or around the same strength range?

 

[TheSeerAndTheSword]

Also, does this affect the color of your body hair as well? Mine is very dark but I don't want to kill the hair follicle pigments because I intend on getting laser hair removal.

 

[Chocolatey]

Yes keep us posted,looking at mequinol. Where did you get your mequinol from?

Se
I got it from Etsy seems authentic as I recognize The smell right now I think the darkening has lessened and some slight brightening has started

Ok,take pictures girl,we are rooting and waiting for your results!!

 

[lillyjill]

Ok,take pictures girl,we are rooting and waiting for your results!!

Hey got a bit lazy during quarantine for. 2 weeks, back on the train at the back of my neck definitely notieced results. Plan to stick to it for this year. Solage has a much lower concentration of mq so I wouldn't rely on it. I make a 15-20% solution of it. The dark phase is still here though. my arms are not lightening as good as i thought but they are getting better.

here is the recipe.

20 gr mequinol
10 ml any serum that contains propylene glycol
70 ml nivea lotion

 

[tonedpretty]

Ok,take pictures girl,we are rooting and waiting for your results!!

Hey got a bit lazy during quarantine for. 2 weeks, back on the train at the back of my neck definitely notieced results. Plan to stick to it for this year. Solage has a much lower concentration of mq so I wouldn't rely on it. I make a 15-20% solution of it. The dark phase is still here though. my arms are not lightening as good as i thought but they are getting better.

here is the recipe.

20 gr mequinol
10 ml any serum that contains propylene glycol
70 ml nivea lotion

I’ve seen the lotions on Etsy, how long would you say it took you to see results?

 

[lillyjill]

I’ve heard w-3 months or more to see anything

 

[tonedpretty]

Yes I heard that too, is anyone currently using mequinol with good results? Any tips, reviews?

 

[lillyjill]

I've been using it for the last 3 months. Can't say how much I've lightened but now I don't look " brown skin" in any kind of light . My skin shade is now aroud NC 12-13

 

[TheSeerAndTheSword]

I have been using it as well; since late July. I have seen some lightening but I am unsure of whether it's due to the Kojic acid I use with it or if it's the mequinol itself.

 

[lillyjill]

Stopped using mequinol as I voukf not see any results beyond some slight lightening nor could bear the smell.imported 20 tubes of monobenzone and on the journey now

 

[TheSeerAndTheSword]

Stopped using mequinol as I voukf not see any results beyond some slight lightening nor could bear the smell.imported 20 tubes of monobenzone and on the journey now

You were able to get to about an NC 12 with mequinol, right? It won't lighten you anymore than that?

I look forward to reading about your monobenzone journey! How is it going so far?

 

[reyaz01]

I have come across some forums where people reported that they redarken quite a bit from hydroquinone after sun exposure. But with mequinol, I read you aren't more likely to redarken than normal. Is this true?
And has anyone used mequinol products in the long run?
I came across a cream with 0.01 retin a and 2% mequinol, would it be safe to use in that concentration?
I do practice SAP quite seriously. I don't want to use something that makes my skin very prone to redarkening which is associated with hydroquinone quite a bit.

Honestly, I used mequinol a long time ago from a pharmacy I bought in Greece! I can't remember the name now but it really did nothing or me at all. I could still remember the smell, gosh it was horrible.