Wow that is pretty awesome! I am currently doing the 3% hydrogen peroxide, sometimes lemon juice,drink lots of water, exercise, sauna-maybe I need to try raw for a longer period of time to see if that helps. Thanks for the great info!
I ate lots of citrus,apples for pectin, eggs [ put them on my skin too] AND SALADS BUT I IALSO USE 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ALMOST DAILY ON FACE, CHEST,ARMS, THIGHS AND ANY BLEMISHS. Birth control pills were poison for me, causing a mask and precancer...
I have been on and off raw foods but I haven't had any success yet with treating my melasma. I think I am going to try a low copper diet and take MSM sulphur to see if that helps. I am doing some testing/researching- if I find something that works...
I just finished reading Vanessa's book. Have you tried it yet? If so hows it going for you? I'm heading out today to pick up more MSM. I'd love to hear how your adventures are going.
Photofacials have helped fade mine, though I have very little melasma since I abhor the sun and haven't had many relationships long enough to warrant being on the pill.
As far as skin bleachign agents, STAY AWAY from products with hydroquanine. I...
I've had several Fotofacials, and IPL laser treatments, they did work to an extent but the last one made the melasma worse as well. Even with the laser treatments the melasma would just come back, it still comes back in the sun but the cosmelan li...
I turned to raw food for two primary reasons 1.clearing my acne and 2. clearing my melasma. I the melasma is a direct result of taking birth control pills to clear the acne. Most doctors never tell you to read the sheet of warnings and side effect...
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I don't know if it is too extreme for you, but there have been so many studies and such a long range in history of shivambu treating all kinds of addictions. Lots of books on the subject over the years, though quite obscure.
Hey SunGirl:
I'm online now if you want to chat about melasma. But I'm also happy to just email you about my experience and hear about what's going on with you. It's always good to meet another melasma sister!