Hello Everyone,
First of all, I am new to this site, so I would like to introduce myself.
I have been suffering from melasma for about 5 years now. I have tried every known treatment which is available, from IPL, to various laser treatments, to chemical peels (even tried Melanage three times!), and topical creams. Intitally, the melasma would become lighter, then come back darker. (I am olive skinned)
I was so feed up with all the money which I had spent on treatments that I started looking for alternative cures. I came across this site, and am so thankful to all of you who have posted your experience, and advice on this condition.
I have started using MSM ("pure") 1000mg, three times a day, along with Vitamin C, 1000 mg, three times a day. I also take GSE (grapefruit seed extract), 20 drops in water, five times a day. It has only been a week, and already there has been significant fading of my melasma!
In the daytime I use Nivea cream (which has some magnesium sulfate) along with sunscreen (SPF 30). At nightime I use Retin A (0.05% cream).
Along with this regimen, I also exercise 5 times a week, which helps with blood flow (in addition, it wards off other ailments, and makes you feel great!)
To those of you who have tried everything, please stop wasting your money, and try this combination. Your pocketbook, and face will thank you!
Also, once again to those who offered all of their valuable advice, many heart felt thanks! Your advice has truly changed my life!
Warmest Regards,
Gigi
First of all, I am new to this site, so I would like to introduce myself.
I have been suffering from melasma for about 5 years now. I have tried every known treatment which is available, from IPL, to various laser treatments, to chemical peels (even tried Melanage three times!), and topical creams. Intitally, the melasma would become lighter, then come back darker. (I am olive skinned)
I was so feed up with all the money which I had spent on treatments that I started looking for alternative cures. I came across this site, and am so thankful to all of you who have posted your experience, and advice on this condition.
I have started using MSM ("pure") 1000mg, three times a day, along with Vitamin C, 1000 mg, three times a day. I also take GSE (grapefruit seed extract), 20 drops in water, five times a day. It has only been a week, and already there has been significant fading of my melasma!
In the daytime I use Nivea cream (which has some magnesium sulfate) along with sunscreen (SPF 30). At nightime I use Retin A (0.05% cream).
Along with this regimen, I also exercise 5 times a week, which helps with blood flow (in addition, it wards off other ailments, and makes you feel great!)
To those of you who have tried everything, please stop wasting your money, and try this combination. Your pocketbook, and face will thank you!
Also, once again to those who offered all of their valuable advice, many heart felt thanks! Your advice has truly changed my life!
Warmest Regards,
Gigi